Format
Full
City
Dewees Island
State/Province
SC
Country
USA
Metro Area
Charleston
Project Type
Planned Community or Resort
Location Type
Small Town/Rural
Land Uses
Beach
Open space
Recreation
Resort
Water Uses/Amenities
Keywords
Island location
Oceanfront
Pedestrian-friendly design
Sustainable development
Waterfront development
Site Size
1206
acres
acres
hectares
Date Started
1991
Date Opened
1992
A 1,206-acre private oceanfront island retreat. Located about ten miles from historic Charleston, South Carolina. Accessible only via a regularly scheduled, ten-minute ferry ride, Dewees emphasizes living in harmony with the island’s environment. Homes nest within the island’s abundant flora, and low- impact amenities emphasize an outdoor lifestyle.
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Format
Full
City
Dewees Island
State/Province
SC
Country
USA
Metro Area
Charleston
Project Type
Planned Community or Resort
Location Type
Small Town/Rural
Land Uses
Beach
Open space
Recreation
Resort
Water Uses/Amenities
Keywords
Island location
Oceanfront
Pedestrian-friendly design
Sustainable development
Waterfront development
Site Size
1206
acres
acres
hectares
Date Started
1991
Date Opened
1992
Date Completed:
Case Study/Profile Type: DCS
Website:
World Region: North America
Developer(s): Island Preservation Partnership
Website (Dev.):
Designer(s): Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates
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