CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Members of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) in Charleston voted Wednesday to allow the demolition of a historic building downtown.
Members voted to approve the College of Charleston’s request to demolish the former Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) site at 106 Coming Street. The YWCA sold the property in 2014, and it has sat vacant for years.
The College plans to build new student housing under the Coming Street Commons plan, which includes 1,000 beds in mostly double rooms. Some single-bed rooms will be available also…