The Poinsette Apartments: Upcoming Affordable Housing Development

Continuing the Work on the Eastside

In the historic Eastside neighborhood of Charleston, the Humanities Foundation and James Doran Company are gearing up for a pivotal project—the Poinsette. Named in honor of Septima "Poinsette" Clark, a luminary of the Civil Rights movement and a cherished daughter of South Carolina, this development aims to serve as a beacon of her legacy.

Positioned on a parcel of land once part of the old Cooper River bridge parcel, the Poinsette stands as a testament to vision and resilience. This project will materialize as an 88-unit senior affordable housing community, designed to celebrate the wisdom and strength that comes with age, breaking down the traditional barriers to housing.

At the core of this initiative is a spirit of collaboration, a hallmark of our approach to enriching community life. A significant partnership with the City of Charleston has allowed for a strategic property exchange, accomplishing dual objectives. The lands acquired through this exchange are designated for stormwater drainage improvements, a vital contribution to Charleston's comprehensive flood mitigation strategies and a step forward in safeguarding the Eastside's future.