is going to be a busy one!  First of all, there’s the Art Walk in the Olde North Charleston Business District (that’s E. Montague Ave, near Park Circle) on Wednesday, May 6 from 6-8pm. You won’t want to miss this chance to see the artwork REALLY north of Broad Street.
To ring in the summertime, the [...]

Filed under: Events, I'On Group, Mixson on May 5th, 2009 | No Comments »

The Film Society is still going strong in their home at the Olde Village Talking Picture House, at 1080 E. Montague Ave.  In fact, back in March the House got voted “Best Place to Watch Cheap Movies” by the Charleston City Paper (movies there are only $5 for non-members, and $2 for members!).  If you’ve [...]

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Here is a brief history of Earth Day.

In the 1970s

1970
Twenty million people celebrate the first Earth Day.
1970
President Richard Nixon creates EPA with a mission to protect the environment and public health.
1970
Congress amends the Clean Air Act to set national air quality, auto emission, and anti-pollution standards.
1971
Congress restricts use of lead-based paint in residences and on [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Mixson on April 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

It was a busy Saturday, April 18 for Mixson.  The morning began with the Green Village Tour finishing at Mixson.  The Green Village Tour is in it’s third year and is produced by the Sustainability Institute. This annual community-oriented event winds through the streets of North Charleston, featuring the sustainable development projects of the past, [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, Events, I'On Group, Mixson, Urban Sustainability on April 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

The rehava- Real Estate Store To Represent Mixson Homes
CHARLESTON, SC (March 6, 2009)- rehava – Real Estate Store, a full-service real estate broker offering 50% buyers rebates at closing, announces that it will be the exclusive, on-site brokerage representing homes in Mixson, the award-winning I’On Group neighborhood in Park Circle. Earlier this year the I’On [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson, Press releases on March 10th, 2009 | No Comments »

I was happily shocked when I saw the NY Times article today proclaiming that after undergoing a narrowing from four lanes to two last summer, Broadway will soon be further transformed into a “planter-lined oasis for pedestrians, bicyclists, and picknickers.”  Last Thursday Mayor Bloomberg revealed the plans, which will bar vehicles completely from 47th to 42nd [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson, Urban Sustainability on February 27th, 2009 | No Comments »

Ever thought about ride sharing, taking the bus, or bicycling to work?  Get all the info you need on Carolina Commuter, a great website devoted to making alternative commuting easy.  They’ve even got an automated  ride share  matching program, which you can access by setting up a profile (you have to be a registered member for this, [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Mixson, Urban Sustainability on February 11th, 2009 | No Comments »

Attentive observers may have noticed some changes going on with Mixson of late. Given the chaotic state of the real estate industry these days, it may be easy to jump to conclusions. Here’s the skinny on what is going on:
As of this month, the Mixson sales office on East Montague is being closed. We moved [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson on February 6th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

We all love Google Earth (at the very least, in a weird, looking-over-your-shoulder way).  Well, now sea creatures can also feel that they’re being watched: Google Earth has filled in the vast blueness, allowing users to dive in and have a look around.  According to this excellent Dot Earth post, users can also access all [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson on February 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »

As many of you might know, today, Jan. 30, is Park Circle Coffee N’  More’s last day of business.  All of us at Mixson are terribly disappointed to see such a great independent business shut its doors!  Where will Jennifer go now for her afternoon coffee?  And where will I go to get the best [...]

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson on January 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment »