MORNING NEWSBREAK | The Lowcountry Land Trust broke ground yesterday on its new (and first) headquarters and education hub in West Ashley in what leaders say is a pivotal moment for the preservation organization.
“This new headquarters will … provide a space for us to expand our conservation efforts and engage with the community in meaningful ways,” Ashley Demosthenes, president and CEO, said in a press release.
Adjacent to the new Old Towne Creek County Park and near Charles Towne Landing, the trust’s new headquarters will serve as the focal point for its land conservation efforts by providing a dedicated space for local conservation and community partners and house its education and outreach programs.
The 7,000-square-foot space is 12 years in the making, program leaders said. Construction is expected to take about 12 months to complete. The two-story building will include an open meeting space, a room for keeping records of protected properties, a classroom for conservation education and a space for daily operations.
The project stems from the vision of Emily Ravenel Farrow, a dedicated historian and conservationist who died in 2011. She owned Ashem Farm, a 55-acre site that was placed into a conservation easement with the Historic Charleston Foundation. The Land Trust partnered with the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission to finalize the sale of the property in 2011 with Farrow’s full support, according to the trust.
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