Fun fact for the day: according to a new study by the Urban Land Institute, shifting 60 percent of new growth to compact development by 2030 would have the same benefit as a 28% increase in U.S. fuel efficiency.  - from “Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change”

Filed under: I'On Group, I'On Village, Mixson, Morris Square on November 26th, 2007 | No Comments »

As a follow-up to the neighborhood meeting Oct. 17 about the I’On Rookery, we wanted to update residents and friends who may be concerned about its status. At the meeting, I’On resident and bird expert, Craig Richard, who has observed and reported about birds in I’On for many years, discussed declines in the great egret [...]

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This in from William Hamilton -
The fifth annual I’On Community Stewcook will be held from Saturday, November 17 to Sunday, November 18 in Avant Garden at the SW Corner of Westlake.
Preparation of the 40 gallon Brunswick Style stew in the century old White Family heirloom pot takes all night under the supervision of Stewmaster John [...]

Filed under: I'On Village on November 13th, 2007 | No Comments »

Concerned about rapid growth in the region and its impact on traffic, land use, historic preservation, air quality, and your quality of life? Then you won’t want to miss this event:
 On Tuesday, November 13, 2007  Neal Peirce & Curtis Johnson of the Citistates Group will lead a forum to discuss their findings recently published in [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, I'On Village, Mixson, Morris Square on November 4th, 2007 | No Comments »

 
Ever wondered who lived at I’On before its current incarnation? Check out a recently-installed display at the brand new EastCooper Montessori School that details I’On’s history and archeology from hundreds of years ago.
You’ll learn a thing or two about the area’s history, including the neighborhood’s namesake, Jacob Bond I’On, the Native Americans who called this [...]

Filed under: I'On Village on October 29th, 2007 | No Comments »

M I X S O N
First homes released.
Our blog & a short film.
Mixson Civic Trust.
An inspiring speaker.
The Village at Park Circle.
You requested we keep you up-to-date on all things Mixson - here’s the latest scoop:
FIRST SALES!
This fall was busy as we opened our information office at 1081 East Montague (come visit to see our latest [...]

Filed under: Mixson on October 26th, 2007 | No Comments »

For Immediate Release: 
Congress for the New Urbanism President Addresses Lowcountry Growth at Downtown Event
 
MT. PLEASANT, S.C.—With development and population growth issues in the spotlight in the tri-county area, local developers, organizations and the City of Charleston have invited John Norquist, president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, to lend his expertise to address [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, I'On Village, Mixson, Morris Square, Press releases, Urban Sustainability on October 22nd, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Brought to you by Kevin Harrison.

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson, Videos & Photos on October 7th, 2007 | No Comments »

The October issue of Charleston Magazine has a great story about the Greening of Charleston.  Some excerpts:
 Bright Spots
Indeed, to earn a spot on a national green map and truly become a more sustainable community, Charleston will need more than a cluster of green businesses, a green roof here or there, or an all-out rush on [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, I'On Village on October 4th, 2007 | 2 Comments »

I’On homes made of concrete
By Jessica Johnson
The Post and Courier
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Four new homes on I’On Canal were framed with a material that some builders have never heard of.
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, another mix in the concrete building trend, have been used in Europe since before the Great Depression. They are just beginning to [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, I'On Village on October 4th, 2007 | 2 Comments »