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Stay informed on local news and events through our site, Facebook page, and occasional email alerts. Communication is key to maintaining our community’s quality of life, and a well-informed membership is our strength. From street closures to safety updates, we’ll keep you in the loop. Your email will only be used for relevant neighborhood and city updates.

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Committees.

Committee Chair: Joshua Hughes

The programs committee is responsible for planning and coordinating board meetings, membership meetings, and securing meeting venues. The Vice President shall serve as the chair of this committee.

Committee Chair: Meghan Friday

The Membership and Publicity Committee is responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date membership roster, expanding the Association’s membership, and encouraging member participation in activities and initiatives. It also manages all communications and outreach efforts, including keeping members informed about neighborhood developments and city actions through the website, social media, and email updates. The committee oversees the publication of newsletters, external communications such as press releases, and timely information for the news media. Additionally, it promotes the Association’s role, raises awareness of its impact, and highlights the benefits of membership to strengthen engagement and community involvement.

Committee Chair: Wiley Becker

The land use committee mission is to preserve architectural integrity and enhance quality of life in our historic district. It reviews applications to the Board of Architectural Review and Board of Zoning Appeals, providing neighborhood input. The committee also evaluates zoning, planning, and ordinance amendments from the Planning Commission, offering informed feedback. Collaborating with preservation organizations and consulting with affected neighbors, it ensures well-rounded contributions to city decisions.

Committee Chair: Chuck Duffy

The livability committee keeps the board informed of all matters affecting the overall livability of Harleston Village residents, including crime, traffic, safety, noise, special events, and the production of motion pictures or television shows. The chair shall represent the neighborhood’s interests in maintaining or improving quality of life at public forums or any other relevant meetings.

Committee Chair: Ashley Hughes

The parks committee is responsible for keeping the Board informed of all matters related to the parks within the neighborhood. The Chair will represent the neighborhood’s consensus at public meetings of the Colonial Commons Committee and other public meetings related to parks.

Committee Chair: Susan Lyons

The resilience committee shall play a vital role in safeguarding Harleston Village against the impacts of flooding and climate change. It will closely monitor key initiatives, including the Low Battery redesign, the potential Calhoun-West Drainage project, and ongoing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers studies. By staying informed and engaged, this committee works to protect the neighborhood from saltwater intrusion driven by storm surges and tides, as well as freshwater flooding related to inadequate drainage.

Harleston Village dates back to 1672, making it one of Charleston's oldest neighborhoods.

— The Genesis of the Harleston Neighborhood, 1672–1770

Building a resilient Charleston.

Water Plan

Charleston's Water Plan is a comprehensive strategy for managing, conserving, and sustainably utilizing water resources to meet current and future needs.

TIDEye

TIDEeye is a coastal monitoring and decision-making tool that provides real-time data and insights on tides, currents, and environmental conditions.

Flooding and Sea Level Rise Strategy Update

The City of Charleston's Flooding and Sea Level Rise Strategy Update outlines comprehensive measures to address current and future flood risks, emphasizing infrastructure improvements, policy changes, and community engagement to enhance resilience against sea level rise.

Overall Charleston is one of the least densely populated major cities in America, half as dense as New Orleans and four times less dense than Norfolk. As Charleston continues to grow, appropriate development in flood safe areas, can help justify infrastructural investment in flood prone ones, increasing the tax base and driving up the cost benefit ratio.

— The Charleston Water Plan

Colonial Lake refresh.

Colonial Lake Revitalization

Colonial Lake is a cherished public space in the heart of Harleston Village and a gem of Charleston’s parks system, requiring ongoing maintenance and horticultural care to remain vibrant for residents and visitors. The Charleston Parks Conservancy urges the community to support its upkeep through donations, volunteering, and other forms of involvement to preserve this urban oasis for future generations.

Zoning code rewrite.

Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

Charleston’s zoning code rewrite could significantly shape Harleston Village by updating building height, design standards, and allowable uses. These changes may affect the neighborhood’s traditional scale, traffic patterns, walkability, historic preservation, green spaces, and overall community life.