Affordable Housing Proposals at 975 King Street and 24 Calhoun Street
Charleston
Summary
A proposal was introduced to develop mixed-income senior housing at 24 Calhoun Street, utilizing city-owned property to create permanent affordable homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves city contribution of municipal land assets in exchange for long-term affordability covenants.
Senior citizens and low-income residents in need of permanent, accessible housing downtown.
Taxpayers who lose potential market-rate revenue from city-owned real estate.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Aug 17, 2026
The city is selling parcels on Aiken and America Streets to America Street Ventures for $1 million to build affordable housing. Leaders pushed to extend the affordability guarantee from 30 to 50 years to protect residents long-term.
Community Development - Jun 25, 2026
A proposal was introduced to develop mixed-income senior housing at 24 Calhoun Street, utilizing city-owned property to create permanent affordable homes.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
The city is establishing a new zoning district to encourage mixed-income housing developments and meet affordable housing goals. Council members emphasized the need to codify unit-replacement guarantees to protect existing public housing residents.
Health and Wellness Advisory Committee - Jan 7, 2026
Committee members and city partners discussed the intersection of homelessness, behavioral health crises, and the need for permanent housing solutions.
Former School in Charleston, South Carolina, Transformed into Affordable Housing for Seniors
Former School in Charleston, South Carolina, Transformed into Affordable Housing for Seniors HUD User (.gov)
Related development
975 King Street Redevelopment
Storefront changes on a prominent stretch of King Street's commercial corridor.
80 Aiken Street Rezoning
Supports city initiatives to build more workforce housing downtown.
24 Calhoun Street Mixed-Income Housing
Expands permanent affordable housing options for seniors downtown.
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