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ALERT ADVOCACY - HVA Opposes Beach Company’s Private Dock Permit Request at Broad & Lockwood
The Harleston Village Association has issued a formal statement opposing a permit request by the Beach Company to construct a private dock extending into the Ashley River—directly across from the Jasper, at the intersection of Broad Street and Lockwood Boulevard.
Continue readingPlanning & Zoning Committee supports appeal of 56 Bull Street
Over the past several weeks, our board and zoning committee have engaged in careful discussion of this case. We have reviewed the June 17 hearing, studied the application and ordinance, and considered the perspectives of adjacent neighbors and members of our Association. While there were differing views among our committee, we believe it is important to present a clear and collective position that reflects both the legal criteria and the broader context of this case, that supports the appeal of the previous BZA ruling.
Continue reading80 Ashley Avenue – Proposed Office Use, June 17 BZA Hearing
The HVA Planning & Zoning Committee supports the proposed adaptive reuse of 80 Ashley Avenue as professional offices for Foster Calvin Development (residential construction) and Annie Gallagher Interior Design.
Continue reading81 Wentworth Street – Parking Garage Proposal
The College of Charleston has withdrawn its initial rezoning request to allow a 7-story parking garage with ground-floor retail at 81 Wentworth Street.
Continue readingUpdated HVA Articles of Organization and Bylaws
Over the last few months, a handful of us—board members, volunteers, and friends from down the street—have been working together to give our by‑laws a much‑needed refresh. We listened to your feedback, swapped ideas, and even had an attorney in the neighborhood give the final draft a legal once‑over. The result? A clearer, friendlier set of rules that better fits how our neighborhood works today.
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