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 purpose of the Community History Preservation Program was 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. This study documents the cultural history and character of the impacted neighboring communities and is available online and will be available at the new, state-of-the-art community center. Historical displays collected from this program will be included in the new community center. Click here to read it now!
What have we done
1
13
Published Study
Interviews conducted
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. Hard copies are available at the Community Office.
What have we done
1,500
Mailed to residents
Click HERE to view the current Community Resource Guide
Organizational Development Training
Organizing a community advocacy group can take many skills, in addition to time and determination. In October 2024, we held a set of trainings focused on strengthening organizational skills like communication, writing, business development, etc.
What have we done
1
Vendor selected (2023)
October 2024 Sessions:
Friday, October 4: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 5: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 6: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday, October 11: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 12: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 13: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Community Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn CPR? How about better understand how local government works or what your credit score means? Join us for a community workshop! 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!
Register now for our next community workshop, Mastering the College Application: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Success, which will be held on January 14, 2025.
January 14, 2025 Workshop
Topic: Mastering the College Application: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Success
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Session 1: 12:00 - 1:30 PM - Students Only
Session 2: 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Students and Parents
Where:
Session 1: North Charleston High School (1087 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC) - Students Only
Session 2: I-526 Lowcountry Corridor Community Office (5605A Rivers Avenue (Gas Lite Square) North Charleston, SC 29406 CARTA Route 10) - Students and Parents
Presented by Dennis G. Muhammad, J.D. Education Dynamics Training & Consulting LLC. Dennis Muhammad is an experienced educator and activist with nearly thirty years of service to Charleston and North Charleston communities, focusing on gang prevention, career readiness, and community engagement. He has built strong relationships with local schools and the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and has successfully coordinated programs that connect students with educational and career opportunities.
Previous Workshops
November 19, 2024: Financial Foundations: Building Stability & Securing Your Future
