Outreach
Community Office
Located at 5605A Rivers Avenue (CARTA Route 10), in the heart of the project area, the I-526 LCC Community Office is your place to meet one-on-one with the project team and connect with resource specialists such as right-of-way relocation experts. Our goal is to answer your questions about the project and how it may impact your home, business, or daily commute. In addition, all project-related information and community resources, including free workshops, will be available. The Community Office is staffed with community liaisons and right-of-way specialists who can provide you with real-time project, mitigation, and relocation information. This is the central hub to learn more about the Community Commitments program.
What have we done
949
visits since 2019
Moved to a new office! (2023)
Meet our staff, and learn more about our new office!
Community History Preservation Program
The North Charleston communities of Ferndale, Russelldale, Highland Terrace, and Liberty Park are home to a rich cultural history. The Community History Preservation Program is underway to record the past of these neighborhoods through interviews with current and former residents; to collect historic photographs of the communities prior to the construction of I-26, I-526, and other developments; and to gather current images of the communities before any highway construction activities. Scheduled to be completed in late 2024, this study will document the cultural history and character of the impacted neighboring communities and be available online and at the new, state-of-the-art community center. Historical displays collected from this program will be included in the new community center.
What have we done
6
interviews
Community Resource Guide
Wondering where the best place is to shelter when it’s cold, where food is distributed, or other social services? We’ve got you covered with the Community Resource Guide. View the last version here. When the new version is updated in fall 2024, it will be distributed electronically and available in hard copy at the Community Office. Sign up for our mailing list here.
What have we done
1,500
Mailed to residents
What’s next?
This Community Resource Guide is updated each year. Stay tuned for the next version this fall with expanded resources!
Organizational Training
Under construction…
Coming Soon
Late 2024
Organizing a resident group can take many skills, in addition to time and determination. In 2024, we’re looking forward to hosting our first set of trainings focused on strengthening organizational skills like communication, writing, business development, etc. Stay tuned for additional information!
What have we done
1
Vendor selected (2023)
What’s next?
Participant recruitment will start in late 2024!
Community Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn CPR? How about better understand how local government works or what your credit score means? Join our mailing list for community workshops at the Community Office. These workshops are on a range of useful topics such as: CPR/first aid, chair exercises, learning about local government, understanding your credit score, mental health, using a smartphone, SCDOT right-of-way process, recognizing a telephone scam, bullying on social media, Heir’s Property, and services provided by Charleston County School District. We want these to be useful, so let us know if you have a topic you would like to see. Email or call us!
What have we done
Informational workshops were held in 2022 with over 60 participants
What’s next?
2024
