A major decision by Charleston leaders has sparked debate across the city. While officials say the move will speed up public projects, critics feel it may reduce transparency and fairness.
Charleston Council Approves New Ordinance
The Charleston City Council voted 12-1 to approve a new and controversial rule. This ordinance removes many design review requirements for projects led by the city itself.
Only one member, Aaron Polkey, voted against the decision.
Goal: Faster Public Projects
City leaders say the main reason behind this change is to speed up important public developments like fire stations and recreation centres.
Ross Appel explained that delays in design approvals can increase costs significantly. Unlike private developers, these costs are paid by taxpayers…