Summary
Explore South Carolina development and redevelopment case studies featuring affordable housing, multifamily communities, and commercial-retail projects across Charleston, Columbia, Summerville, Rock Hill, Walterboro, and Duncan. Discover projects by leading developers including Standard Communities, American Community Developers, Forward Housing, and Cason Development Group, from design and permitting through active construction and completed renovations.
“South Carolina — Just Right.”
From the coast to the Upstate, HDJ is Improving Lives Through Design across South Carolina. We’ve partnered with clients throughout the state to create spaces that strengthen communities—from affordable housing and education to civic, commercial, and community-focused projects. Explore a selection of our featured work and see how thoughtful design is making an impact across South Carolina.
Bridgeview Village Apartments
Charleston, South Carolina
Bridgeview Village Apartments is one of the largest privately owned affordable housing communities on the Charleston Peninsula. Originally built in 1971, the 22-acre community underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation beginning in 2021, preserving 300 affordable apartment homes while introducing a new Community Center with a fitness center, business center, and flexible gathering space. Developed by Standard Communities.
Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery Store
Columbia, South Carolina
Osprey Place Apartments
Charleston, South Carolina
Osprey Place Apartments is a 108-unit multifamily community in North Charleston, South Carolina, developed by Standard Communities. The property provides affordable housing through a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments and offers residents amenities designed to support a comfortable, community-oriented living environment. The case study highlights the property’s development, affordable housing strategy, and role within the growing Charleston-area multifamily market.
Learn More: https://www.ospreyplaceapartments.com/
Canebreak Apartments
Summerville, South Carolina
Canebreak Apartments is an eight-building, two-story property featuring 120 apartments in Summerville, South Carolina. Developed by Standard Communities, the community combines modernized residences with resident-focused amenities while preserving long-term affordable housing for local families.
Learn More: https://www.canebreakapartments.com
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Duncan Village Apartments
Duncan, South Carolina
Duncan Village Apartments is a 50-unit affordable housing community in Duncan, South Carolina, developed by American Community Developers. The property provides family-oriented housing supported by LIHTC and Section 8 affordability, with planned rehabilitation focused on preserving and improving the existing community for local residents.
Lincoln Apartments
Walterboro, South Carolina
Lincoln Apartments is a 64-unit affordable housing community in Walterboro, South Carolina, developed by American Community Developers. The property provides family-oriented housing with one- to four-bedroom apartments and project-based Section 8 assistance. The project focuses on preserving quality, long-term affordable housing for residents in the Walterboro community.
North Pointe Estates
Columbia, South Carolina
North Pointe Estates is a 188-unit affordable housing community in Columbia, South Carolina, currently undergoing rehabilitation. The project, led by Forward Housing, focuses on modernizing the existing community while preserving long-term affordable housing for local families. The 36-building, two-story property is approximately halfway through construction, marking an important milestone in the transformation of the community.
Oakfield Apartments
Charleston, South Carolina
Oakfield Apartments is a 184-unit affordable housing community in North Charleston, South Carolina, being revitalized by Standard Communities. The 14-building property features one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and is currently under construction. The project focuses on modernizing the community while preserving quality, long-term affordable housing for local residents.
Marketplace Apartments
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Marketplace Apartments is an affordable housing project in Rock Hill, South Carolina, being developed by American Community Developers. Currently under design, the project will include 16 apartments across 14 buildings, creating new affordable housing options while contributing to the continued growth and revitalization of the local community.
