Long Savannah

Mayor Joe Riley's State of the City Address

Type: Media Coverage
Date: 02/ 22/ 2030

"...the Long Savannah community that will be the finest example in America of wise community planning and placemaking."

Mixed Use Development situated on 3,052 Acres in the West Ashley Area of Charleston

Project Entitlements via Planned Unit Development Zoning and Development Agreement with the City of Charleston
New Urbanism Design Model incorporating Traditional Neighborhood Design Principles
Residential Product Mix of Single Family Homes, Town Homes, and Multi-Family Units.
Village Center serving as Community Hub with Neighborhood Commercial, Professional Office, and Boutique Retail Stores

Public Parks & Recreational Amenities

1,600 Acre Park owned and operated by the Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission
200 Acre Park owned and operated by the City of Charleston

Developer Commitments

Transportation
- Planning and Construction of the Glenn McConnell Parkway Extension (2 Lanes) to Project
- Bear Swamp Road Improvements
- Transportation Impact Fee of $1,000 per Residential Unit
Schools
- 25 Acres reserved for a School Campus
- Charleston County School District Education Contribution of $400 per Residential Unit
Civic Site donated to City of Charleston for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services
Workforce Housing Provision
Establishment of Minority Business Enterprise Program and Women's Business Enterprise Program
Memorandum of Understanding with the Red Top Community Improvement Association

Utilities & Public Services