Choosing the right hair salon in Charleston, SC, is a little bit like finding the perfect outfit. The materials feel great on your skin, the fabric is flattering to your body type, and when you try it on, you just know - this is the outfit that you have been looking for.
With thousands of hair salons and stylists in South Carolina, choosing the right one can be difficult. You want a salon that is clean, comfortable, and chic. But, more importantly, you need a stylist that "gets" you. Someone who takes the time to understand your preferences, your style, and your personality. You need a stylist who listens, is honest, and has the technical skills to turn your vision into a reality.
An excellent stylist epitomizes all those traits and knows how to adapt to changing beauty trends. They aren't afraid to take on a challenge.
Where the most talented hairstylists in Charleston help bring out the beauty in each of our clients. We strive to provide each of our customers with the highest levels of customer service in the beauty industry. At Chroma, we offer a relaxing environment, skillful professionals, and a variety of products with environmentally safe and good-for-you ingredients.
Our goal is to make your salon experience special, from the moment you walk in to the second you leave. With a variety of professional hair and beauty services to choose from, we're sure you will rediscover the "beauty of you" every time you visit our salon.
The key to a great haircut and salon experience is to understand the services we offer, so you can choose the best selection for your needs. What do our salon services entail? Keep reading below to find out.
Let's be honest: DIY hair kits can be tricky to get right. They can be complicated to apply and usually have hard-to-understand instructions. Half the time, the color you're left with looks nothing like it does on the front of the box. In a perfect world, you should be able to pop into Target, pick a boxed hair color, apply it at home, and emerge out of your bathroom with a new, beautiful hair color. For most people, this never happens.
That's why people who want flawless color, professional application, and ease of convenience get their highlights at Chroma Hair Studio & Spa.
Whether you are changing your hair color completely or just want a few highlights to switch things up, we are here to create the look and style that you've been dreaming about. At Chroma Hair Studio & Spa, we specialize in the latest hair coloring trends using cutting-edge technology. That way, our clients get the freshest looks, coolest colors, and longest-lasting highlights in town. When you get your highlights done at our hair salon in Charleston, we want you to leave excited and ready to share your new hair all over social.
Don't spend hours in the store trying to find the color you think will look great on you. Our team of professional stylists will consult with you about your vision and craft a custom highlight plan that fits you're your unique style. There's a reason why so many customers trust us with their highlights - we genuinely care about your hair and how it looks.
Our professional hair coloring services in Charleston are a combination of art and science. The artistic results only last as long as the hair coloring products used, and we use the best. Our hairstylists and colorists are committed to helping you look and feel fabulous, whether you're planning a special occasion or just want to impress that special someone.
Ever taken a chance on a new look or hair color, only to end up embarrassed and unsatisfied with the results? You're not alone - we get calls every week from people just like you who need hair treatment Charleston. Sadly, sometimes even the professionals get a color procedure wrong.
Other times, your hair has suffered from years of blow-drying and straightening, and it looks dry, brittle, and unattractive. You know you need a deep conditioning treatment, and you need it ASAP.
At Chroma Hair Studio & Spa, our technicians have treated all sorts of hair problems - from unprofessional coloring with multiple bands of different colors and tones to dehydrated hair and more. Sometimes, our client's entire hairstyle needs to be corrected. To do this, we stock multiple types of color and toners to revitalize hair and give it the color you've been dreaming of. Our team always puts a priority on the health and integrity of your hair, whether it's your first visit or your fortieth.
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The Brazilian blowout: you've heard about the new craze, you've seen the stunning results, but haven't had a chance to sit down and receive the treatment yourself. Luckily, Chroma Hair Studio & Spa now offers this sought-after style right here in Charleston, from certified Brazilian blowout stylists.
If you suffer from dull, frizzy hair that lacks life and shine, the Brazilian blowout is one of the best ways to get smooth, frizz-free hair. By using cutting-edge bonding technology, this customizable treatment doesn't damage your hair at all. Actually, it improves your hair's health by adding a protective layer of protein that smooths your hair for weeks on end.
This ultra-popular choice offers you a laundry list of benefits, like:
To get the best of both worlds, be sure to schedule your Brazilian blowout and custom hair color treatment in the same appointment. Call us today to learn more about our Brazilian blowouts and to schedule your appointment today.
There are many ways that you can reinvent yourself this season, but if you're ready to make a lasting impression, nothing beats a new hairstyle. While there is nothing wrong with sporting top knots, ponytails, or straight hair, a styled cut from Chroma Hair Studio & Spa will drastically improve your hair game.
Getting a new haircut isn't just fun - it makes you feel good, too, especially when you get a lot of positive compliments.
Our experienced stylists are tapped into today's hottest trends, so if you want to try something new, we're here to help. If you want to play it more traditional, our stylists have a solid foundation of time-tested techniques, to give your existing cut the edge it needs to impress. And sometimes, you need something simple and low-maintenance that cuts down on styling time and primping.
Not sure what kind of a cut you need? We're happy to give you our educated opinion and are happy to provide examples of what we think works. Whatever style you've got your eye on, we can make it a reality!
In a time when extravagant dyes and unique hair extensions are all the rage, the natural look will always be trending. This haircut is a great way to rediscover yourself and let your beauty shine organically without overdoing it.
This medium-length haircut is a classic throwback to the 79s, with a layered look, messy bangs, and lots of attitude. If you like to get ahead of trends before your friends, bring back the shag and rock this retro style with pride.
This cut will look great during the summer and will give you an innocent look that will get plenty of attention. Great for a short-term haircut or even something special for a big party or Gen-X event.
Go against the status quo and let your hair down this season. Pixie cuts and shags are all the rage, but rocking a Rapunzel-like haircut will set you apart from the crowd. If you're looking for a more natural, classic look, this could be your haircut.
If you're looking to switch up your hair color but can't decide between Balayage or Ombre because, well, you don't know the difference - don't worry. You're not alone!
Balayage is a French technique for highlighting the hair in which the dye is painted to create a natural-looking effect. The goal is to create soft, subtle highlights that make your hair look like it's been kissed by the sun.
While Balayage is the technique of painting the hair, Ombre focuses on the style of the hair. It is the transition from a lighter shade to a darker shade. Typically, Ombres work best for brunettes, but the style can is suitable for blondes too. To achieve the effect of an Ombre, there must be a smooth transition between colors. While the Ombre is a beautiful look, you'll need to work with a professional to get the best results.
Luckily, we offer both Ombre and Balayage in Charleston, SC! Short on time? Busy schedule? Only available on weekends? Chroma Hair Studio & Spa offers flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate even the busiest clients. You deserve a fresh new style, and we're here to help when the time is right for you.
If you're looking for a hair salon that offers high-end styling without expensive pricing, you're in the right place. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and leave you feeling beautiful, whether you need a touch-up or a total makeover. We offer a relaxing salon atmosphere, skillful stylists, and only the best in professional brands. When it's time for your next haircut, highlight session, or eyelash extension, look no further than Chroma Hair Studio & Spa.
Appointment RequestAfter winning their conference tournaments earlier in the week, College of Charleston and Furman found out their paths for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.The tournament begins Thursday at various sites across the country. Here is a look at College of Charleston and Furman’s first-round matchups. The two teams would play each other if they win in first round.When: 3:10 p.m. ThursdayTV: truTVWhere: Orlando in South regionHow they got here: College of Charleston (31-3) won the ...
After winning their conference tournaments earlier in the week, College of Charleston and Furman found out their paths for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
The tournament begins Thursday at various sites across the country. Here is a look at College of Charleston and Furman’s first-round matchups. The two teams would play each other if they win in first round.
When: 3:10 p.m. Thursday
TV: truTV
Where: Orlando in South region
How they got here: College of Charleston (31-3) won the Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship by defeating UNC Wilmington, 63-58, on Tuesday. The Cougars’ 31 wins under second-year coach Pat Kelsey are tied with Houston and Florida Atlantic for the most in Division I this year. CofC’s 31 victories are the most since it went Division I and tied with the 1986-87 team for the second most overall.
San Diego State (27-6) won the regular season and Mountain West Conference tournament. This is the Aztecs’ 18th tournament appearance, 15th at the Division I level and 10th in the last 14 years.
College of Charleston and San Diego State have played once before at the 2013 Wooden Legacy. SDSU won, 72-52.
College of Charleston’s tournament history: This is the sixth NCAA Tournament appearance for the Cougars and first one since 2018. The other appearances came in 1994, 1997, 1998 and 1999. College of Charleston is 1-5 all-time in the NCAA tournament with the lone victory coming in 1997 against Maryland, 75-66. College of Charleston’s highest seeding in the tournament came in 1999 when it was a No. 9 seed and lost to No. 8 seed Tulsa, 62-53.
Where is Charleston? The campus is located downtown in the S.C. port city of Charleston. The college was founded in 1770 and is the oldest college in South Carolina.
College of Charleston’s Players to Watch: Dalton Bolon leads the team in scoring (12.2) and was a first-team All CAA selection. Guard Ryan Larson was MVP of the CAA Tournament and leads the team with 4.0 assists per game. Ante Brzovic was all-tournament selection and third-team all-conference. Brzovic averages 11.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
When: 12:40 p.m., Thursday
TV: truTV
Where: Orlando in the South Region
How they got here: Furman (27-7) defeated Chattanooga, 88-79, to win the Southern Conference tournament championship. The Paladins lost to Chattanooga the year before in the championship game. Furman’s 27 wins under sixth-year coach and Florence native Bob Richey are the most in school history.
Virginia (25-7) won share of ACC regular-season championship and made it to ACC tournament championship. This is the Cavaliers’ 25th NCAA Tournament appearance and ninth under coach Tony Bennett. Virginia won the 2019 NCAA Tournament championship.
Furman’s tournament history: This is Furman’s seventh NCAA tournament appearance but just first one since 1980. The Paladins made five appearances in the 1970s in the years of 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1978. Furman is 1-7 all-time in NCAA Tournament games.
The Paladins defeated South Carolina in the first round of the 1974 tournament, 75-67, when the tournament was just 32 teams. Furman lost its next game to Pittsburgh, 81-78.
Where is Furman? The campus is located five miles north in the S.C. city of Greenville.
Furman Players to Watch: Former Pinewood Prep standout Jalen Slawson was Southern Conference Player of the Year in voting by the league’s coaches and media. Slawson earned SoCon all-tournament honors and averaged 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists this year. Senior Mike Bothwell was a first-team All SoCon selection and leads the team in scoring at 18 points per game. JP Pegues was the Most Outstanding Player in the Southern Conference Tournament.
This story was originally published March 12, 2023, 6:15 PM.
A dual-hotel project planned for adjacent lots across from the City Market got their first stamp of approval from Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review last week.Nashville-based Pinnacle 4th and Peabody LLC is looking to build a pair of 50-room lodgings on two prime properties that it has owned since last year at 40 N. Market St. and at 2 Anson St.The BAR shared mostly positive comments about the projects, with some concerns. The Preservation Society of Charl...
A dual-hotel project planned for adjacent lots across from the City Market got their first stamp of approval from Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review last week.
Nashville-based Pinnacle 4th and Peabody LLC is looking to build a pair of 50-room lodgings on two prime properties that it has owned since last year at 40 N. Market St. and at 2 Anson St.
The BAR shared mostly positive comments about the projects, with some concerns. The Preservation Society of Charleston shared in its view.
The existing Rainbow Market Shops building on Market Street will be partially demolished — the facade will remain — to make way for one of the hotels. The developer has proposed that the lodging have a three- to four-story setback with amenities that include a bar, spa, restaurant conference space and some private balconies.
The Anson Street hotel also passed conceptual approval. The property currently is a parking lot, so the site work and design are more straightforward than the other project, city planning director Robert Summerfield said.
“Anson Street is more of an infill project, whereas the Market Street project must creatively reuse elements of the existing historic building façade and complement the design of the project behind it,” he said.
Plans for the Anson Street lot show a four-story building with a white brick color scheme and a first-floor restaurant or coffee shop. It was described as a “simple and elegant” project by architect Eddie Bello, who said that the mix of masonry and decorative iron work in the design was inspired by nearby properties.
The two hotels will share parking but operate separately.
Summerfield said that the projects are “complementary” of each other and the surrounding architecture.
“They maintain the scale of surrounding blocks, while adding a new, different design element to the block,” he said.
Extensive renovations are also in store for the exterior of The Charleston Place, which also received conceptual approval at the March 8 BAR meeting.
The hotel’s owner, Beemok Hospitality Collection, plans to upgrade the 434-room luxury property’s exterior façade, vehicular entrance, courtyard and rooftop, and the vehicular entrance off Hasell Street would be reconfigured entirely. A project architect said that the renovations will elevate the guest experience and better blend into the surrounding architecture of King, Market, Meeting and Hasell streets.
BAR members generally welcomed the redesign and fresh look to the building. Some questioned what the right architectural look to the existing clock tower facing King Street should be, noting that it can be reevaluated later during the preliminary review process.
High-speed internet has increasingly become a necessity rather than a luxury, a fact that was driven home during the COVID-19 pandemic as many work and school activities had to be done remotely.
So, it’s important to know that more than 40 percent of South Carolina households are estimated to be eligible for a federal initiative that reduces or eliminates the cost of internet access.
The Affordable Connectivity Program was created in late 2021 as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The same law funded an expansion of broadband services, because many people didn’t have access to high-speed internet.
Bipartisan state and federal efforts to make high-speed internet available across South Carolina are ongoing. In 2022 more than 100,000 homes gained access, leaving an estimated 137,000 without, The Post and Courier previously reported.
Paying for the service is where the Affordable Connectivity Program can help, with a discount of $30 each month — enough to cover the full cost of many plans from major providers that are available to ACP beneficiaries. The discount is even larger on Tribal lands.
For information on how to apply visit affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply/ or call 877-384-2575. To find service providers that offer ACP service there’s an online search tool at cnm.universalservice.org.
Yes, I know, people without internet service are being asked to go online to get internet service. Just one more illustration of how people need internet service for just about everything.
An estimated 827,000 of the 1,976,447 households in South Carolina should qualify for ACP. And there are lots of ways to qualify.
First, households earning no more than 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline, which varies by family size, qualify. That works out to $29,160 for a single person, $39,440 for a two-person household, $49,720 for three, $60,000 for four and so on.
Households also qualify for ACP if just one person in the household participates in or receives:
There are additional ways to qualify for those living on qualifying Tribal lands.
Also, those already enrolled in Lifeline don’t need to apply for ACP. Just contact your provider to add service, or a different internet provider participating in ACP.
Lifeline has been around since 1985 and provides a discount of about $10 monthly on phone service for people with low incomes. Recipients can have both Lifeline and ACP benefits.
There are 1,300 internet providers that accept ACP benefits. (Who knew there were that many internet companies?) Some of the largest — AT&T, Comcast, Wow, T-Mobile — have high-speed plans for $30 per month or less, which makes them free with ACP.
The ACP benefits go directly to the service provider.
There’s also a discount of up to $100 on connected devices — a tablet, laptop or desktop computer — if it’s supplied by the internet provider to an ACP recipient. The recipient must pay more than $10 but less than $50 for the device, the regulations say.
Like many government programs, there are rules and some red tape, but the takeaway is that more than 40 percent of South Carolina households could be eligible for free or discounted high-speed internet. Nationally, 15.5 million people were receiving ACP benefits at the start of this year.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Sandy Chants split a pair of contests in Charleston, S.C., as the No. 20 Coastal Carolina beach volleyball team fell to the College of Charleston Cougars 3-2 earlier in the day before sweeping Berry College 5-0 on day one of the CofC Classic hosted by the College of Charleston on Saturday, March 11.Coastal Carolina enters the second day of competition at 7-6 overall on the season, while the Cougars improved to 6-5 with the win and the Vikings fell to 8-6 with their loss....
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Sandy Chants split a pair of contests in Charleston, S.C., as the No. 20 Coastal Carolina beach volleyball team fell to the College of Charleston Cougars 3-2 earlier in the day before sweeping Berry College 5-0 on day one of the CofC Classic hosted by the College of Charleston on Saturday, March 11.
Coastal Carolina enters the second day of competition at 7-6 overall on the season, while the Cougars improved to 6-5 with the win and the Vikings fell to 8-6 with their loss.
Match 1: College of Charleston 3, No. 20 Coastal Carolina 2 In the Chants' opening match, the team of Madison Allred and Raychel Ehlers put the Sandy Chants on the scoreboard with a 17-21, 21-16, 15-12 three-set win on court No. 4 to take the 1-0 advantage.
The host College of Charleston evened the match at 1-1 on court No. 2 with a 21-18, 19-21, 17-15 three-set win over Elena Sanchez and Ellie Hanford, while the tandem of Sarlota Svobodova and Madie Lichty won 21-18, 21-15 on court No. 3 to put the Chants up 2-1. Coastal Carolina nearly clinched the match on court No. 5 as Lucy Campbell and Emma Gonzalez fell 20-22, 21-12, 15-11 in three sets to Alli Grant Avery and Elizabeth Curry of the Cougars to even the match at 2-2.
CofC avenged an earlier loss to the Sandy Chants, as the team of Kyra Thompson and Gabi Bailey toppled Sarah Riedell and Martine Kragholm on court No. 1 to claim the 3-2 win for the host Cougars.
Match 2: No. 20 Coastal Carolina 5, Berry College 0 After falling to the College of Charleston to start the day, Coastal jumped to the early 1-0 lead on court No. 4 with Allred and Ehlers picking up a 21-16, 21-10 win.
Coastal upped its match lead to 2-0, as Hanford and Sanchez won in straight sets 22-20, 21-12 over the Vikings Kara Schmit and Hannah Hulsman on court No. 2. CCU clinched the match on court No. 3, as Svobodova and Lichty dispatched Jen Aten and Jazzy Innis 21-12, 21-11 for the 3-0 advantage.
Coastal's Emma Kunaus and Celia Ryan defeated Berry's team of Molly Bergin and Kate Whittle in three sets 20-22, 21-8, 15-4 on court No. 5, while on court No. 1 Kragholm and Riedell picked up the 21-14, 26-24, 15-11 win to complete the sweep.
The No. 20 Sandy Chants return to the court on Sunday, March 12, at noon ET for a matchup against Eastern Kentucky and wrap up the CofC Classic at 2 p.m. ET versus the Catawba Chiefs.
A link for live stats for all the matches can be found on the Beach Volleyball Schedule page at www.GoCCUsports.com.
Results
Charleston 3, No. 20 Coastal Carolina 2 1. Thompson, Kyra/Bailey, Gabi (COC) def. Sarah Riedell/Martine Kragholm (CCU) 21-19, 21-16 2. Reames, Ella/Zweig, Maria (COC) Elena Sanchez/Ellie Hanford (CCU) 21-18, 19-21, 17-15 3. Sarlota Svobodova/Madie Lichty (CCU) def. Vogel, Sofie / Smeltzer, Tynley (COC) 21-18, 21-15 4. Madison Allred/Raychel Ehlers (CCU) def. Hansen, Kora/Falk, Emma (COC) 17-21, 21-16, 15-12 5. Avery, Alli Grant/Curry, Elizabeth (COC) def. Emma Gonzalez/Lucy Campbell (CCU) 22-20, 12-21, 15-11
Order of finish: 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
No. 20 Coastal Carolina 5, Berry College 0 1. Sarah Riedell/Martine Kragholm (CCU)) def. Peyton Breissinger/Bella Boston (BC) 21-14, 24-26, 15-11 2. Elena Sanchez/Ellie Hanford (CCU) def. Kara Schmit/Hannah Hulsman (BC) 22-20, 21-12 3. Sarlota Svobodova/Madie Lichty (CCU) def. Jen Aten/Jazzy Innis (BC) 21-12, 21-11 4. Madison Allred/Raychel Ehlers (CCU) def. Kat Kelyman/Lindsey MacDiarmid (BC) 21-16, 21-10 5. Emma Kunaus/Celia Ryan (CCU) def. Molly Bergin/Kate Whittle (BC) 20-22, 21-8, 15-4
Order of finish: 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
For complete coverage of Coastal Carolina beach volleyball, follow the Chants on social media @CoastalBeachVB (Twitter), facebook.com/CCUChanticleers (Facebook), @GoCCUSports (Instagram), or visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at www.GoCCUsports.com.
Today, Monday, Mar 13, 2023 in North Charleston, Ashley river the tide is rising. Next high tide is 12:31 PM. Next low tide is 07:44 PM.8.006.004.002.000.00-2.00MLLW (ft)5.580.026.530.645.410.086.460.795.2213:0016:0019:0022:0001:0004:0007:0010:0013:0016:0019:0022:0001:0004:0007:0010:00Current TimeNorth Charleston, SC - Ashley River Tide ChartNOAA Station:North Charleston, Ashley river (8664699)DayLow Tide (FT)High Tide (FT)Sun 05...
Today, Monday, Mar 13, 2023 in North Charleston, Ashley river the tide is rising. Next high tide is 12:31 PM. Next low tide is 07:44 PM.
8.006.004.002.000.00-2.00MLLW (ft)5.580.026.530.645.410.086.460.795.2213:0016:0019:0022:0001:0004:0007:0010:0013:0016:0019:0022:0001:0004:0007:0010:00Current Time
NOAA Station:North Charleston, Ashley river (8664699)
| Day | Low Tide (FT) | High Tide (FT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 05 | 8:13 pm4.98 ft | |||
| Mon 06 | 1:59 am0.49 ft | 02:30 pm0.73 ft | 8:40 am5.7 ft | 8:46 pm5.26 ft |
| Tue 07 | 2:47 am0.36 ft | 03:13 pm0.45 ft | 9:09 am5.75 ft | 9:18 pm5.56 ft |
| Wed 08 | 3:33 am0.24 ft | 03:56 pm0.21 ft | 9:33 am5.77 ft | 9:49 pm5.86 ft |
| Thu 09 | 4:18 am0.18 ft | 04:37 pm0.05 ft | 9:58 am5.78 ft | 10:24 pm6.15 ft |
| Fri 10 | 5:04 am0.19 ft | 05:19 pm-0.03 ft | 10:29 am5.76 ft | 11:02 pm6.37 ft |
| Sat 11 | 5:50 am0.28 ft | 06:03 pm-0.04 ft | 11:05 am5.7 ft | 11:45 pm6.5 ft |
| Sun 12 | 6:40 am0.45 ft | 06:51 pm0.02 ft | 11:45 am5.58 ft | |
| Mon 13 | 7:33 am0.64 ft | 07:44 pm0.08 ft | 12:33 am6.53 ft | 12:31 pm5.41 ft |
| Tue 14 | 8:29 am0.79 ft | 08:40 pm0.12 ft | 1:30 am6.46 ft | 1:24 pm5.22 ft |
| Wed 15 | 9:26 am0.88 ft | 09:38 pm0.12 ft | 2:39 am6.35 ft | 2:27 pm5.04 ft |
| Thu 16 | 10:24 am0.88 ft | 10:37 pm0.09 ft | 4:02 am6.26 ft | 3:56 pm4.97 ft |
| Fri 17 | 11:21 am0.76 ft | 11:37 pm0.02 ft | 5:26 am6.32 ft | 5:44 pm5.19 ft |
| Sat 18 | 12:17 pm0.53 ft | 6:32 am6.46 ft | 6:52 pm5.62 ft | |
| Sun 19 | 12:35 am-0.08 ft | 01:11 pm0.25 ft | 7:27 am6.57 ft | 7:48 pm6.07 ft |
| Mon 20 | 1:32 am-0.18 ft | 02:01 pm-0.04 ft | 8:16 am6.59 ft | |
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Preservation Society of Charleston has been awarded a grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners program to support the development of Climate Resilience Guidelines for Historic Properties in Charleston.According to a March 10 press release, this program encourages preservation organizations to envision and test creative breakthrough strategies that are impactful and replicable, and this particular grant was given in the categor...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Preservation Society of Charleston has been awarded a grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners program to support the development of Climate Resilience Guidelines for Historic Properties in Charleston.
According to a March 10 press release, this program encourages preservation organizations to envision and test creative breakthrough strategies that are impactful and replicable, and this particular grant was given in the category of “sustainability and climate action.” The Preservation Society is one of seven organizations nationwide in the most recent round of grant awards.
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The intent of the Climate Resilience Guideline project is to outline best practices for enhancing the resilience of existing properties, with an emphasis on historic buildings, and provide a clear path for project implementation, according to the press release. Facilitated by a consultant, the project will be done in collaboration with the Charleston and Clemson University, and will include a robust stakeholder engagement process. The guidelines are intended to serve as a comprehensive, user-friendly resource to inform everyday decision making on appropriate adaptation options and how to navigate the city approval process.
“We aim to empower historic property owners to undertake sensitive adaptations for changing climate conditions, in support of the long-term preservation of Charleston’s built environment and better livability for residents,” said Erin Minnigan, the director of preservation planning of the Preservation Society, in a statement. “Arming people with the information they need to confidently pursue sustainability upgrades will help build our city’s collective resilience.”
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Brian Turner, president and CEO of the Preservation Society, said in a statement, “The Preservation Society champions citizen efforts to creatively address issues with rising water. Work already being done by residents on the front line are helping make Charleston more resilient for generations to come, and can serve as a model for future adaptation efforts. As we develop the Climate Resilience Guidelines, we will seek to highlight these heroes of resilience and integrate some of the project successes that speak to Charleston’s unique environment.”
The Preservation Society is accepting proposals through April 14 for consultant services to support development of the Climate Resilience Guidelines, according to the press release. Visit the Preservation Society website to view the Request for Proposals and learn more about the project scope.
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