The recently filed lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines is about more than cruise ships. While the suit targets cruise and port operations, it also jeopardizes the fate of 63 acres of waterfront property and the entire Union Pier Concept Plan. This plan was shaped largely by public input over the past two years. It offers great benefits for Charleston, including the redevelopment of some 35 acres of downtown property for public and other uses.
Cruises in Charleston contribute $37 million in economic benefits each year! Join us in support of the cruise business in Charleston and the Union Pier Plan by signing the petition below! Signatures will be delivered on your behalf to Mayor Joe Riley and members of City Council.
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Reached 500 supporters
July 27, 2011
July 21, 2011
Seeing one hundred people back the Union Pier plan reminds me why I started this fight for our city. This progress feels surreal because it proves that so many neighbors care about the future of our waterfront just as much as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
July 18, 2011
July 17, 2011
My family relies on the stability this terminal brings to our port and we need to keep this momentum moving forward. I am asking everyone who signed to send this link to two people who care about our local jobs today. Let us get to that milestone before the next planning session.
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BRING THE SHIPS IN. The revenue will be huge for local businesses.
Can we stop holding up growth?? It creates jobs and fixes up a dead space. Do it.
I hope they include a nice public walkway too. Charleston needs to update the pier area for everyone.
Finally some progress! Our waterfront has looked neglected for years and this plan actually makes sense.
This is great for the city economy. We need more jobs and tourists coming into the port. Lets get this moving already.
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The recently filed lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines is about more than cruise ships. While the suit targets cruise and port operations, it also jeopardizes the fate of 63 acres of waterfront property and the entire Union Pier Concept Plan. This plan was shaped largely by public input over the past two years. It offers great benefits for Charleston, including the redevelopment of some 35 acres of downtown property for public and other uses.
Cruises in Charleston contribute $37 million in economic benefits each year! Join us in support of the cruise business in Charleston and the Union Pier Plan by signing the petition below! Signatures will be delivered on your behalf to Mayor Joe Riley and members of City Council.
PLEASE NOTE: iPetitions is a free website recommended by non-profits and, as such, asks for contributions to keep it up and running for causes around the globe. Any pop-up asking for contributions following your signature submission is a request of support for the iPetitions website and NOT a request of donation from the Ports Authority. If you do not wish to contribute to iPetitions, you are under no obligation and your signature will still be counted in our petition.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 27, 2011
July 21, 2011
Seeing one hundred people back the Union Pier plan reminds me why I started this fight for our city. This progress feels surreal because it proves that so many neighbors care about the future of our waterfront just as much as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
July 18, 2011
July 17, 2011
My family relies on the stability this terminal brings to our port and we need to keep this momentum moving forward. I am asking everyone who signed to send this link to two people who care about our local jobs today. Let us get to that milestone before the next planning session.
6 Comments
Keep the port busy and the money flowing. Simple as that.
BRING THE SHIPS IN. The revenue will be huge for local businesses.
Can we stop holding up growth?? It creates jobs and fixes up a dead space. Do it.
I hope they include a nice public walkway too. Charleston needs to update the pier area for everyone.
Finally some progress! Our waterfront has looked neglected for years and this plan actually makes sense.
This is great for the city economy. We need more jobs and tourists coming into the port. Lets get this moving already.
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Keep the port busy and the money flowing. Simple as that.