The S.C. State Ports Authority has officially parted ways with developer Lowe, the Los Angeles-based real estate group that worked to create a plan to develop Union Pier. The cost: S.C. Ports will pay $9.9 million for a contract termination fee, but will retain all of the work that was produced under the agreement, such as planning and zoning documents and conceptual drawings.
In June, the ports agency paused the project and shelved Lowe’s controversial plan to prioritize more community input.
“S.C. Ports and Lowe heard the calls during the past year for a new planning process to guide the future development of Union Pier,” according to a joint statement. “With recognition of these insights, Lowe and S.C. Ports have concluded their agreement regarding Union Pier.”
The Riley Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston is now leading the redevelopment effort in coordination with the city and an advisory committee of community leaders.
Meanwhile, S.C. Ports also broke ground for its new community center in North Charleston in the Chicora Cherokee neighborhood.
In other news:
Biden taps Austin for federal judgeship. President Joe Biden nominated federal Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn Austin of Greenville to become the next U.S. District Court judge in South Carolina. She would fill a post held by Michelle Childs, now an influential judge on the federal D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Attorneys request new judge to decide a new trial. Attorneys representing convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh requested that the judge who oversaw Murdaugh’s murder case be prevented from playing a role in the decision of a possible new trial.
New Charleston police chief takes oath of office. Charleston Police Chief Chito Walker was officially sworn in Wednesday at Riley Park’s Segra Club, calling his leadership the start of a new era of values, commitment and vision for the Charleston Police Department.
CP FOOD: Slow Food Charleston introduces Slow Wine program. A Charleston group is looking to introduce slow wines — wines made with minimal intervention and no chemical fertilizers — into your cellars with new events.
Charleston retail center to see 8 new businesses. The former location of Doscher’s IGA in West Ashley is being redeveloped into six new shop spaces for retailers and a restaurant, as well as the relocation of Hollywood Feed and addition of a veterinary center.
Charleston Co. highlights ‘Acceleration Schools’ initiative. The Charleston County School District launched its new Acceleration Schools initiative at Burke High School in an effort to provide more attention to low-performing schools and help them succeed.
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