City launches new website on flood projects

The City of Charleston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), have launched a new website, Resilient Charleston, giving residents a central hub to stay informed on the flood mitigation projects underway across the city.

 The launch follows the Rising Waters Forum: High Tide in the Holy City, where City and USACE staff joined a panel discussion with Mayor Cogswell and Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, USACE Charleston District commander, to answer resident questions about the city's ongoing flood protection efforts. You can find the recording online in case you missed it.

 The site reflects nearly a decade of partnership between the City and USACE to build holistic solutions to storm surge, high tides, and rainfall. With more than $845 million in projected federal investment across six active initiatives, Resilient Charleston gives residents detailed insight into what's happening in their neighborhoods, including interactive maps and real-time project status updates.

 Current initiatives featured on the site include:

- Battery Extension

- Charleston Tidal & Inland Flooding Study

- Brick Arches Rehabilitation

- MUSC Pump Station Upfit

- Dupont/Wappoo Drainage Improvements

- Future Projects

"Tuesday night was a good reminder of how much residents want to stay informed on this work," said Cogswell in a statement. "This website makes that easier, whether it's checking on a project down the street or seeing the bigger picture of what we're building with the Army Corps." 

Residents can explore the new website to track project timelines, view interactive maps of work happening in their area, and learn more about the City's broader resilience strategy.