North Charleston prides itself on being environmentally conscious, promoting walkable communities, sustainable development and smart urban growth. Others have taken note, awarding North Charleston the National League of Cities Award for Municipal Excellence for sustainable revitalization, Home Depot Foundation’s Award of Excellence for Sustainable Community Development, and Green Builder Magazine named North Charleston as home to one of the nation’s Top Green Developments.

Through our partners, like the Sustainability Institute and SCE&G, programs are offered to further improve your home and business’ efficiency.

Check out Oak Terrace Preserve, a 55-acre, infill housing redevelopment built on the site of formerly dilapidated World War II era housing.  The neighborhood has established itself as one of America’s leading green residential projects.