Lowcountry Roundup: September 2025

At Charleston Revival Homes, we know that revitalization is about more than flipping houses—it’s about staying connected to the communities we serve. This month’s Roundup brings you a look back at early September highlights and what’s still to come.

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

City of Charleston Updates

• City Approves Funding for Next Phase of Battery Extension Project

  The city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have been in a partnership since 2018, as the United States Congress approved a feasibility study on the peninsula. The results showed that the city is at a high risk for storm surge. Together, they have been working on how to make sure it is protected by extending the seawall.

• City Seeks Community Input on 62-acre MUSC Rezoning Proposal

  The Medical University of South Carolina is planning a major expansion of its downtown Charleston campus and city leaders are asking for public input before moving forward.

  The proposal, known as the Medical District Overlay Zone, would rezone nearly 62 acres across 61 parcels within MUSC’s existing footprint. The area is about the size of nearby neighborhoods like Radcliffborough or Harleston Village.

• Healthcare and Health on the Move
  Downtown has long served as the hub for doctors and hospitals in Charleston, with Roper Hospital and Medical University of South Carolina University Medical Center as next door neighbors. The last few years have seen greater attention to the areas surrounding the peninsula where the population is booming.

• SC Ports Projects Year-End Shipping Slowdown; Holds its 1st Regular Meeting Since CEO Quit

  “Ultimately, what you see is we’re kind of experiencing what we would say is an early peak … of some front-loading related to the uncertainty around tariffs,” said Phil Padgett, the maritime agency’s chief financial officer and interim CEO.

Town of Mount Pleasant Updates

• Mount Pleasant is South Carolina's Biggest Town. Why Isn't it Considered a City?

  The town was the 12th-fastest-growing municipality from 2010 to 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In that time span, Mount Pleasant’s population shot up by 34 percent — over 20,000 more residents than at the start of the decade.

• Mount Pleasant's Economy Ranks Best Among U.S. Coastal Cities, ConsumerAffairs Finds

  "With strong job growth, low unemployment, and fewer residents living below the poverty line than many other coastal cities, Mount Pleasant's economy creates real opportunity," said ConsumerAffairs Media Relations Specialist Dayna Edens. "Making it not only a beautiful city to live, but also a place where people can grow and thrive."

City of North Charleston Updates

• New North Charleston Bridge Offers Easier Access to Waterfront District

  “The bridge restores a vital connection to the city's waterfront Navy Base district with the land side communities within the city,” said Butch Weber, vice president of engineering and facilities with SC Ports.

• North Charleston Residents Will See Greater Flood Insurance Discounts. Here’s How Much.

  The city now has one of the highest Federal Emergency Management Agency community ratings in the state after completing a five-year verification process.

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..