Friends of the Lowline
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Follow the Lowline's progress from Charleston's eight divided neighborhoods to a connected 1.7-mile linear park. Construction updates, donor stories, and more.
What’s the difference between building a park and building a place people actually love?
Since I got back from a trip to Boston where I spent a morning walking the Rose Kennedy Greenway, I've been replaying this very question. ...more
Lowline
September 14, 2026•4 min read
Parks as Infrastructure: Why the Lowline will grow to be more than a path
I've been sitting with something since Greater & Greener last month, specifically since I heard Eric Klinenberg's keynote. ...more
Lowline
July 06, 2026•4 min read
The Life Cycle of a Design-Build Project: What It Actually Takes to Build a Linear Park
I joined the Friends of the Lowline as their first Executive Director almost a year ago in July 2025. ...more
Lowline
June 01, 2026•6 min read
Your Gift Is Doubled
The Speedwell Foundation matches every dollar until the $1.6M remaining match is met.
The City of Charleston owns and operates the Lowline. The Friends of the Lowline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to support the City in its efforts, serving as its nonprofit partner to help ensure the creation and long-term success of the Lowline.
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