Dorchester County Greenbelt Master Plan public input sessions
January 31, 2024
Dorchester County will be holding two upcoming in-person public engagement sessions designed to gather community input for the development of the Greenbelt Master Plan.
A greenbelt is an undeveloped land area around or within cities, safeguarded to preserve nature, biodiversity, and recreational spaces. It serves multiple purposes, such as environmental conservation, flood prevention, and supporting sustainable urban planning. Greenbelts seek to strike a balance between urban development and maintaining green spaces for community well-being and environmental health. The Dorchester County Greenbelt Master Plan will help guide funding for eligible projects such as land acquisition and purchase of conservation easements as a result of the 2022 Dorchester County Transportation Sales and Use Tax Referendum.
The public input sessions will be held as follows:
1. St. George Rosenwald School:
- Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Location: St. George Rosenwald School, 205 Ann Street, St. George, SC 29477
2. Alston Middle School Cafeteria:
- Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Location: Alston Middle School, 500 Bryan St. Summerville, SC 29483
(Enter the building from Highway 78)
These sessions serve as opportunities for community members to share their thoughts, suggestions, and concerns which will directly shape the Greenbelt Master Plan.
