If I were mayor I would enforce a 20% decrease in prices for locals on retail and restaurants on Peninsular Charleston and at select popular venues in the greater Charleston area which fluently cater to the needs of tourists and locals alike, but which sport the price tags suited for a vacation rather than daily life. Locals would be issued a “locals card” which would award them the discount when presented, much like locals in Key West are awarded discounts for being required to tolerate tourists and tourist prices.
Now that the Wendy’s is closed between the northbound and southbound lanes of the 17 Crosstown, I’d like to see the city take over the property and create a park with a large retention pond or other water feature that could absorb some of the flood waters in that area. It should then be crisscrossed with walking paths for MUSC employees who park their cars on Lockwood. The area could be a much improved visual entrance to our city, perform as a solution to some of the flooding and increase walking between areas of businesses, eating establishments and parking.
We know that certain Charleston County schools have a winning formula, or at least excel in certain areas. Top-performing schools should be exchanging ideas and providing mentoring for other schools in the area. Ideas on how to approach curriculum, enrichment, character-building, resource needs, and fund-raising could be shared instead of everyone always having to re-invent the wheel.
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I remember this from Key West. It was a long time ago, but I think they had a little sign for businesses that were local-friendly voluntary participants. "Love Our Locals" or something like that. Then locals just had to show a driver's license with a 'local' zip code. I think a lot of locals would respond to this. They might shop King St and elsewhere instead of online where prices are so much better, eat in local friendly restaurants, etc. I do sort of miss the days when restaurants felt like part of a community where one saw people we knew. Maybe those who encouraged us would get more local action. It certainly might be a way for good old standbys like Carolina's and Il Cortil Del Rey to survive instead of close. I think I also remember a bar in Key West called Locals Only, which was very popular with tourists who dared to go there!