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Hugh Petter urges long-term master planning, walkability and tenure‑blind affordable housing for Charleston’s Project 3,500
Summary
At a Dock Street Theatre lecture, Hugh Petter of Adam Architecture shared lessons from the Duchy of Cornwall’s Nansleden master plan — including phased delivery, a 50‑year vision and pepper‑potted affordable housing — and urged Charleston to prioritize walkability and local apprenticeships.
Hugh Petter, a principal at Adam Architecture, told a Charleston audience that long-term master planning and walkable, mixed‑use neighborhoods are the most effective ways to expand affordable housing without sacrificing local character.
Petter, speaking at the Dock Street Theatre as part of a Project 3,500 public lecture series, outlined ADAM’s approach and showcased the Duchy of Cornwall’s Nansleden development as a test case. He said Nansleden’s long-term blueprint allowed phased delivery of large numbers of homes while protecting design quality and integrating community facilities.
“Everything is led by public consultation. It’s all controlled by the master plan,” Petter said, describing the project’s 50‑year horizon and the decision to sequence infrastructure and amenities so each phase fits into a coherent whole.
Why it matters: Charleston’s Project 3,500 is aiming to increase housing supply…
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