Ever consider how culture can shape a neighborhood or give it identity through community-based arts? Our second interview, in a series featuring some of Charleston’s civic-minded organizations, is with Kate Nevin, Founder of Enough Pie, a non-profit working to do just that (some examples of their work can be seen on our Projects page). A year ago we did not know Kate […]
You may have heard that we have a special contest for ideas! That rumor is fact! And, there is a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant waiting to go to the Idea that generates the most comments, likes, and shares (Facebook, Twitter). For this inaugural contest, any idea posted qualifies, including those that have […]
THE PROJECT Ohm Radio 96.3 is Charleston’s first community, commercial-free radio station! We are a grass-roots start-up with the goal of being on the air by August 2015. Ohm Radio will broadcast music by local, independent, and legendary artists. We’ll spread the good word about what local entrepreneurs, non-profits, and social groups are doing to […]
Food is a big topic in Charleston. There is a very successful Farmers’ Market; and, several organizations and groups cultivate gardens on public school grounds and offer the bounty to the students. You can get involved through the links below. Several of the city’s restaurants routinely land on lists featuring the nation’s best. The food scene is a big hook for tourists and one […]
This is the first in a series of interviews with the civic-minded organizations that embraced the “If You Were Mayor” concept long before it was a reality. We had a recent conversation with the Lowcountry Local First Executive Director Jamee Haley to discuss her vibrant organization and the future of Charleston. Tell us about LLF’s mission and how that segues […]
A prevailing theme of the Mayor’s race in Charleston surrounds the question of “livability.” We’ve seen it in print media, newspapers and magazines, and it is coming up with some frequency related to our question: If You Were Mayor…? “Livability” is certainly perceived by different segments of the population in many different ways (stayed tuned for more on […]
This week’s blog is a hat-tip to Chris who recently posted an idea entitled “Downtown Living for Key Workers.” The post highlights the possibility for micro-housing (units at less than 400 sq. ft.) to provide more affordable rental units in Charleston, and references similar approaches in Portland or Denver. Another example is this building currently in development […]
If YOU were Mayor is an opportunity for YOU to make a difference in Charleston by sharing your ideas, initiatives and projects. We are talking to YOU. We KNOW you have ideas. Share them here! Have a project in the works? Share it here! See something that interests you? Engage NOW to make it happen!
Thanks to G. Summars who posted this in response to “If You Were Mayor” on Facebook: “I would provide parking lots and shuttle buses for hospitality workers in downtown Charleston. Most workers pay for a monthly parking pass for the very expensive garages. Show some love and consideration.”
In the continuing effort to “get things done” these days, local governments have to be a little more creative as budgets tighten and citizens demand more accountability. Bold ideas are needed to find effective partnerships, collaborative possibilities, and proven or promising solutions. Since the beginning of December we have been posting articles on our Facebook […]