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I know Austin pretty well. Never been to Tokyo. Been to Charleston several times.
Charleston would certainly get our vote. We're not moving anywhere, but if we were to win a lottery Charleston would be very high on our list. I'm talking right down town Charleston, where you NEED to have lottery money to live.
So, pointing out the reality of the current situation is negative? Interesting projection there bud.
No. Projecting that Charleston can’t and/or won’t solve issues or at least make a lot of progress toward its goals is negative. I would be a Pollyanna if I were sitting here saying Charleston doesn’t have issues. I’m just thinking positively, as some people do, when I say Charleston and other popular, booming cities, can make major improvements, with better design at the forefront.
Lived here my whole life. If it was convenient to move, I would as quick as I could. Might be ranked 3rd if you are in the top 1% and have the money to live in the luxury areas. I honestly do not care for how the area has developed.
When I read such comments I stop and double check my status and conclude once again that I’m not in the top 1%, far from it, yet I enjoy Charleston a lot.
Yes, we are entitled to our opinions in what we like and dislike. There are far worse places ro live and far better places. Everyone's experiences are different. Glad you enjoy the area.
Developers build to the demand. And, the demand is for suburban areas. Spaces with yards and some space.
Govt generally makes it illegal to build anything but suburbs nowadays. And due to zoning and regulations, new urbsn development is extremely expensive, so you either get nothing, skyscrapers, or suburbs
Govt generally makes it illegal to build anything but suburbs nowadays. And due to zoning and regulations, new urbsn development is extremely expensive, so you either get nothing, skyscrapers, or suburbs
Yeah but Charleston gets it extra hard. If you want to build anything downtown your plan better be full proof and ready to go in front of the various boards. Or else it’ll get shot down quick. It seems like to me, anything south of Huger Street that’s not right up against the harbor better not be an apartment or hotel. Just from what I’ve read and seen. And then since it’s so flood prone you’ve got even more standards to build to which just unfortunately makes the price go up even more. It’s sad to say, but eventually, maybe in a couple decades I can see everything from the neck down being unattainable for even those who are upper middle class… The whole metro region down there, imo, is slowly becoming a place for the well to do. And I’m not necessarily saying that’s a bad thing. Credit where credit is due the region has worked hard to bring the well to do jobs and atmosphere. But surely, given it’s been happening for decades, those in government knew it would push lower to middle income people away. Especially MP and downtown Charleston. And I get a feeling that eventually, even suburban Summerville might only be for the upper middle class. But at least there’s still places like WA, North Charleston, and Hanahan/Goose Creek.
It’s in the news constantly here that the movers and shakers know the city and close-in spots have to have more housing units available at all price points. They are brainstorming to get it done to meet the demand.
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