Connecting the Past with West Ashley’s Future

EDENS recently launched the city of West Ashley’s next chapter by inviting the community to the future site of Ashley Landing for a project kick-off celebration. We have not slowed down since then! Construction is well underway, and we look forward to sharing our progress.

“This is going to be a transformational project for a long, neglected part of our city,” said Charleston Mayor William Cogswell, signaling the start of a $345 million investment in West Ashley. And as the Post and Courier recently noted: “Ashley Landing is a roadmap for managing Charleston growth.”

From public comments and partnerships to meaningful place-naming, EDENS has been committed to creating a destination that transcends transactional visits. Our goal is a mixed-use place where routine trips become so much more: moments of connection, belonging and community.

A highlight of the event was the unveiling of street signs for Ashley Landing designed by EDENS that pay homage to Charleston’s history and heritage. This isn’t just wayfinding, these new street names exemplify the identity and pride of West Ashley—deepening a sense of place with emotional connection:

• Sumar Street & Amberley Road: extended and preserved roads in direct response to resident feedback, enhancing neighborhood connectivity and honoring their legacy.
• Stage Way: celebrating Charleston Stage’s cultural influence and upcoming new facility within Ashley Landing.
• Hannah Jane Lane: a tribute to hometown rock heroes Darius Rucker and Mark Bryan, whose anthem of friendship resonates city-wide.
• Conservation Place: spotlighting the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s environmental stewardship on site and in surrounding areas.
• Family Lunch Lane: inspired by the Bennett family’s decades-long tradition of welcoming neighbors and friends to their home for a shared meal.
• Kit Kat Lane: a nod to generations of “K/Catherines” intertwined with Charleston’s recent and distance past.

With these meaningful street names unveiled, Ashley Landing further cements its role as a place where community, history and growth converge in the heart of West Ashley.