Eastside Community Development Corporation

08/21/2026

Good news for the Eastside. 🌧️ Charleston City Council approved an agreement to repair the aging stormwater pipe beneath Columbus Terminal, a major drainage line tied to flooding along East Bay Street and nearby areas.

Work could begin as early as September.

🔗 https://charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-11136

This video is from August 22 2025

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Originally called Bull Street at Hampstead’s northeast corner; it was later renamed Cooper Street.

Cooper Street had its name long before the first Cooper River Bridge opened in 1929.

08/20/2026

Tonight.

08/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for tonight's Eastside Community Development Corporation (ECDC) Monthly Community Meeting!

We covered several important community updates, including upcoming events like the Back-to-School Giveaway, Summer School, National Night Out, and the Charleston Peninsula Plan Open Houses held every Thursday.

A special thank you to Charleston City Councilmember Aaron Polkey for joining us this evening. We appreciate his continued willingness to attend our meetings, listen to residents, answer questions, and stay engaged with the Eastside community. Having our elected officials present and accessible helps strengthen the connection between City Hall and our neighborhood.
Thank you to everyone who came out, shared ideas, and continues to be a voice for our community.

A full meeting recap, additional photos, and more updates will be coming soon! 💙

08/19/2026

Throwback from the **2016 Stop the Violence Talent Show**.

08/18/2026

**Week 7 of the City of Charleston’s Peninsula Plan Open Studio is here!**

Come out this Thursday and meet Charleston’s new Cultural Affairs Director, **Rochelle Riley**, as this week’s Open Studio features the **Charleston Public Art Initiative** — including visual and performing arts.

The Peninsula Plan is a **City of Charleston-led, community-driven planning effort**, and these weekly Open Studios give residents a chance to see the work in progress, talk directly with staff, and share their input.

📅 **Thursday, August 20**
⏰ **3–6 PM**
📍 **Charleston Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun St.**

08/18/2026

The proposed **52-unit development** at **76 Aiken St., 119 America St., and 121 America St.** will be discussed at Charleston City Council tomorrow.

We encourage Eastside residents to stay informed.

08/16/2026

🎉 **Congratulations to our neighbors at Eastside Soul Food on 11 years!**

Thank you for serving Charleston with love, flavor, and tradition. Here’s to many more years of good food and community! ❤️👏🏾

**Happy 11th Anniversary, Eastside Soul Food!**

EastSide Soul Food

08/15/2026

Just a reminder to look around and appreciate the neighborhood we call home.

**The Eastside, Charleston. ❤️**