Lowcountry Rapid Transit

Our Growing Communities

Steady growth and increased traffic are impacting the Lowcountry. According to an in-depth market assessment conducted as part of the LCRT project, the population in our region is expected to grow 67.3 percent by 2040. Job growth is also expected to increase by 51.7 percent. This growth will affect decisions regarding:

Street Networks

Parking

Land Use & Zoning

Residences

Streetscapes

Park & Rides

Food Deserts

Healthcare

Employment Centers

Education Centers

Mobility

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Transit Oriented Development

As South Carolina's first bus rapid transit system comes to the Lowcountry, we have an opportunity to not only preserve, but to establish parameters and guidelines that focus on improving quality of life for communities and residents. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a planning strategy focused on thoughtfully creating livable, walkable communities centered around public transit stations. Components of TOD include:

TOD creates a plan to manage future growth and redevelopment in available areas where transit is reliable and easy to access while preserving the communities that exist today. In these areas, people can live, work, shop and play without having to travel long distances. Possible opportunities include:

Residences
Employment hubs
Retail spaces
Hotels, hostels and B&Bs

For more technical information, view the details of the Market Assessment Summary, Value Capture Briefing Book and Affordable Housing Briefing Book below.

Community Involvement

Through a series of TOD workshops, the LCRT project team collected public opinions on the potential livability and walkability of areas throughout the project area. Topics considered during these workshops included future development potential and the preservation of existing communities. For more information, click the button below.

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