Public invited to preview designs for transformational bike and pedestrian path

The City of Charleston will host a public open house on Thursday, April 24 to share updates and gather feedback on the Lowcountry Lowline, a 1.7-mile pedestrian and bicycle greenway that will run along the spine of the Charleston peninsula. The event follows City Council’s recent approval of a $1.1 million design-build contract, officially launching the first phase of construction.

WHO:         City of Charleston
Edifice Construction
DesignWorks
Forsberg Engineering
RDE
Stitch Design Co.

WHAT:       Community Open House on the Lowcountry Lowline Project

WHEN:      Thursday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:    Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger Street, Charleston, SC
Event space generously provided by Palmetto Brewing Company

BACKGROUND:

The Lowcountry Lowline is a visionary linear park that will reclaim a former rail corridor beneath I-26, creating a dedicated 12-foot-wide bike trail and 10-foot-wide walkway separated by a landscaped median. The first phase will extend from Mount Pleasant Street to Line Street, with future phases aiming to connect to Marion Square. Mid-block crossings, neighborhood street connections, and future revenue-generating parking lots are also included in the project scope.

This open house is an opportunity for community members to engage with the project team, preview early designs, and learn more about how the Lowline will improve mobility, connectivity, and public space across the peninsula.