Community Enrichment Plan (IOPThrives!)
To enhance the quality of life and overall experience for all who live, work, and play on the island.
Letter from the Mayor
The City of Isle of Palms, in collaboration with Explore Charleston, the College of Charleston, and The McNair Group, is pursuing the development of a Community Enrichment Plan (CEP) using residents’ voices as the main driver of the process. The travel and hospitality industries are vital to the island's identity and economy.
Improving quality of life for residents is one of the main priorities anchoring the city’s Strategic Plan. Residents’ quality of life also plays a significant role in tourism’s success, and it is critical to the community's overall well-being. The city aims to maintain an equilibrium of these key elements for the longevity and prosperity of Isle of Palms.
Executive Summary
Community Input: Substantial community input and data will be collected to guide the city on how to productively deal with the complexities and challenges of regional population growth while ensuring Isle of Palms thrives as the most sustainable, family-friendly beach community in South Carolina. Data will be collected through surveys, focus groups and large listening sessions.
The first step in the process is to gather as much information as possible from the community. Residents, business owners and visitors are encouraged to make note of how the city can improve from a residential and tourism standpoint. Please take a few moments to complete the survey.
Our Partners: The project is funded by Explore Charleston through Isle of Palms accommodations tax funds. Research will be conducted by The McNair Group and College of Charleston Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities.
The Community Enrichment Task Force has been formed. Task Force members were selected by City Council, based on their engagement within the community and expertise in their respective areas of livability & tourism management. Click here for member names.
Priorities
The Community Enrichment Plan consists of 4 key priorities, resulting in dozens of goals and recommendations for consideration. If you want to know more about these priorities, make a choice from the subjects below or click here for a table that includes all priorities and recommendations.
Contact and more information
If you have any feedback that you would like to provide after reviewing the plan. Please fill out this form, which will be complied for Council’s review.
