“Less is More” Philosophy: Our Sense of Community
From its earliest initiative—the
Headwaters Tract—Palmetto Bluff has been committed to protecting the
waterways that surround it. The community has prohibited private
residential docks on its 32 miles of water frontage, opting instead for only
seven community docks and one
that is a public Town dock. (The Village at Palmetto Bluff is
one of only two or three places in the entire county where the
public can view the May River.) With the boating facilities planned
for Big House Landing, this commitment to protection of waterways
will continue with even more dedication. It is…
- Authentic and true to
history.
Big House Landing is located where the Island Packet Ferry
historically brought goods and people, and where barges were
loaded to take timber to market.
- Sensitive. Our approach to
planning utilized intensive documentation of natural resources and
adoption of “Green” principles—design, construction and
operations.
- Committed to local community.
With public access by land and water, and a design which invites
visitors and passersby to come in and stay a while.
Our
Goals for Big House Landing
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Protect the
environment first and foremost (assess any potential problems).
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Select the best site and size for the
boating facility.
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Develop an environmentally sound,
innovative design.
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Implement "clean
marina" methods of operations, training, rules, and incentives.
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Monitor regularly to identify any potential problems.
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Participate in
joint research projects and educational programs to enhance and
understand our estuarine environment.
