Lowcountry Roundup: December 2025

At Charleston Revival Homes, we’re always keeping up with the latest real estate happenings across the Lowcountry. Here’s a roundup of notable news and opportunities we’ve been paying attention to across the last month.

All updates are drawn from official municipal sources or trusted local news outlets.

City of Charleston Updates

• American Gardens Opens in Downtown Charleston, Bringing New Green Space and Holiday Magic

  • A new green space has opened in downtown Charleston, offering residents and visitors a festive and relaxing environment.

• Historic Drayton House Sells for $28M in Charleston

  • The sale of this historic home highlights Charleston’s ongoing appeal and preservation of its architectural heritage.

• Luxury Apartment in Charleston Faces Lawsuits from Residents

  • Morrison Yard Apartments is facing several lawsuits from residents, raising concerns about property management and tenant experiences.

Town of Mount Pleasant Updates

• Final Review of Patriots Point Annex

  • The Mount Pleasant board is conducting its final review of the Patriots Point Annex, with community input shaping the outcome.

• Roper St. Francis to Build Medical Pavilion at Former Mt. Pleasant Dealership Site

  • This new medical facility will expand healthcare access for Mount Pleasant residents.

• Mathis Ferry Road Pedestrian Project Awarded

  • The project aims to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity in the area.

• Wetland Ordinance Update: Balancing Green Space Preservation with Homeowner Exceptions

  • Updates to local ordinances seek to protect green spaces while considering homeowner needs.

City of North Charleston Updates

• 8th Annual Christmas at City Hall Returns

  • This event provided gifts, games, and essentials for families, strengthening community ties.

• Historic Navy Yard Evolves with New Community and Job Opportunities

  • The redevelopment of the old Navy base is bringing new housing and employment options to the area.

• Palmetto Commerce Interchange Opens, Easing Traffic in North Charleston Tri-County Area

  • The new interchange is expected to significantly improve traffic flow and accessibility for the region.

Local Resources & Opportunities

• SCORE Charleston – Free Business Mentorship
  SCORE Charleston continues to offer free, expert business guidance, workshops, and tools to support entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.

• Charleston – Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC): The City of Charleston’s ERC is a co-working and incubator space offering private offices, semi-private offices, conference rooms, a computer lab, support, training, and business resource access.

• Mount Pleasant – Harbor Entrepreneur Center: The Harbor EC in Mount Pleasant supports startups and small businesses with shared workspace, accelerator programs, mentoring, and just recently expanded its footprint by 20,000 sq ft.

• North Charleston – The Opportunity Center / Business Success Center: The Opportunity Center in North Charleston offers a business incubator, coworking spaces, and support programs (via its Business Success Center) to help entrepreneurs establish, grow, and sustain their ventures.

• North Charleston – Office of Business Opportunities: This city department helps businesses with certification, vendor onboarding, workshops, and connections to municipal contracting opportunities.