City Center Business Improvement District (BID)
A Collaborative Effort to Strengthen Downtown Charleston
Established by Charleston City Council in September 2021, the City Center Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private initiative designed to elevate the heart of downtown Charleston. Property owners within the district voluntarily assess themselves a fee based on a combination of lot and building square footage to fund improvements and services that directly benefit the area.
The BID is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. The Charleston Area Alliance provides part-time administrative and operational support to the BID.
What the City Center BIDÂ Supports:
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety
- Beautification and public art
- Seasonal events and promotions
- Marketing and placemaking initiatives
- Community engagement and economic development
City Center BID Members
Below is a list of property owners who have committed to the ongoing success of the BID:
- ARNCAT LLC
- B33 Laidley Tower, LLC
- Bowles Rice
- BRMG LLC
- Burdette & Associates LLC
- Capitol State Bank
- Carlisle Development Company, LLC
- DuPont Hotel, LLC
- EGP 500 Charleston, LLC
- Embros Realty Company
- Kanawha Roxalana Company
- Kanawha Investment Company
- Kevin Albert Driver
- Laidley One Holdings, LLC
- McKinley Properties III, LLC
- MCVD Properties
- Midwinter Investment Group, LLC
- NJC Enterprises, LLC
- Patrick Maroney
- Poca Valley Bank
- Randall K Hill
- RealCo Limited Liability Company
- SNIVLAC LLC
- Tom Halloran
- Truist
- Two LLC
- Woodrum’s Building Limited Partnership
City Center BID Board Members
Randall Coleman, Poca Valley Bank
Treasurer
Term Expiration: 10/4/2027
Will Carter, McKinley Properties III LLC
Secretary
Term Expiration: 10/4/2026
Leslie Deel, RealCo Limited Liability Company
Board Member
Term Expiration: 10/4/2026
Upcoming Meetings:
BID Board Meeting
May 13, 2025
4 pm
170 Summers St.
Featured Project: Charleston Greetings Mural
Be sure to visit the vibrant Charleston Greetings mural, located in the Summers Street parking garage. This colorful tribute showcases iconic local landmarks such as Appalachian Power Park, the Sternwheel Regatta, and the legendary Motar Man. It’s a perfect photo stop that celebrates Charleston’s unique character.
Contact Our Community Development Team
Have a question or want to get involved in our projects?