The College of Charleston continues its efforts to partner with a diverse group of community members to help guide the commemoration and development efforts of Coming Street Commons, a planned student residence hall at 106 Coming St. in downtown Charleston.
A Community Outreach Forum – Design & Commemoration Charrette will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The forum will take place in Berry Residence Hall, 80A St. Philip St., ground floor, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Community Engagement Council (CEC) will reconvene on Thursday, June 4, 2026, for further discussion and collaboration.
The CEC meeting will start at 6 p.m. at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, 125 Bull St. Charleston.
The council will discuss work plan updates (SHPO comments and revisions, permit conditions and regulatory updates) as well as receive updates on Board of Trustees consultations, website content and community engagement. The CEC will also discuss the results of a recent community survey.
The CEC plays a central role in supporting the College’s efforts in honoring and memorializing both the former potter’s field and the former YWCA, providing insight and feedback on potential events, interpretative approaches to the footprint of the construction site and commemoration efforts associated with this project.
Those interested in the project can read a list of frequently asked questions and answers on the project website and join the mailing list at the bottom of the Get Involved webpage.
Following the June 4 meeting, the next CEC meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.