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If I'm following this saga correctly, N.C. will now have to win 2 legal battles with Charleston. 1) Charleston started the legal annexation process prior to N.C. for the Whitfield Construction tract and; 2) N.C.'s legal continuity to the Whitfield tract. I expect that this will take a couple of years to get resolved in court and expect that lower court's rulings will be appealed to the SC Supreme Court for final resolution. In the meantime, Charleston should try to annex as much property as possible in the area of the Whitfield tract to block further N.C. annexations.

Land acquisition has now been completed by the city of Charleston for the proposed Lowline urban park. http://www.live5news.com/story/37153275/city-of-charleston-splits-46-million-land-purchase-for-planned-urban-park-on-peninsula

I haven't been a big fan of Charleston Mayor Tecklenburg but he's starting to win me over. I'm really surprised how quick Charleston was able to pull this together unless they got a head start.

There is nothing legally binding concerning development outside if the UGB line. It was established and is observed on a volunteer bases. But in the case of N Chas., I don't believe Mayor Summey has intention of honoring the UGB and hence why some land owners in the Hwy 61 corridor are seeking annexation. I hope the annexation is legally challenged and N Chas fails or else Hwy 61 will turn into a traffic nightmare never mind potential flooding issues. The UGB extends across Johns Island. The city of Charleston has historically honored the UGB.

North Charleston is looking to expand again in West Ashley. I doubt Charleston Mayor T-burg takes any legal action against N Chas. He's too soft. I miss former Mayor Joe Riley when it comes to annexation issues. https://www.postandcourier.com/news/north-charleston-proceeding-with-more-annexation-in-west-ashley-likely/article_8b55c084-df5c-11e7-acfe-43a8c94005f7.html

The exterior architecture reminds of the new Bennett Hotel at Marion Square. Must be the southern window shutters. This could easily be a $100M project, and that's excluding the land cost. The losers are the owners of the million dollar condos immediately across the (Concord) street.

Construction has begun on the 7-floor apartment building at 595 King St. Scheduled completion date is Aug 1, 2018. Includes 9500sf of retail space.

When I think of museums, I think of places that display items of historical and/or artistic interest. I don't believe there's anything at the Children's Museum that meets that criteria. But I haven't visited either so maybe I'm missing something.

The Children's Museum is not really a museum, is it?

I believe Watson Hill is in Dorchester County so the UGB would not be applicable.

Does N Chas not intend to honor the Charleston County UGB line?