Vision Statement
Beaufort County will continue to be one of the most
desirable places in the United States to live, work and
enjoy a sense of community in a culturally diverse coastal
setting.
Mission Statement
Beaufort County government exists to serve the people
of Beaufort County in a cost-effective manner, So all our
citizens may enjoy and appreciate a protected quality of
life, natural and developed resources in a costal
environment, a diverse heritage, and economic well-
being.
Our Region in 30 years??
The Year of C’s
Change
Challenges
Choices
Chances
Cooperation
Conservation
Continuation
Creativity
Civility
Context
Community
Culture
Communication
Codes
Cancel
Quality of
Life
Compromise
What didn’t we have 30 years ago?
Sun City did not exist
No Exit 8 on I-95 for US 278
Had to use Exit 28 on I-95 to come to HHI all on a two-lane road
SC 170 was a two-lane road
US 17 was a two-lane road
No Parris Island Gateway
No Cross Island Parkway
The roundabout at Sea Pines blew everyone’s mind
No Bluffton Parkway
Was this area a great place to live 30-years ago?
Is it a great place to live today?
It will continue to be a great place to live in 30 more years!
Beaufort County– what should be the focus?
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH CARE
EDUCATION
PARKS and RECREATION
HOUSING
TOURISM
MILITARY
SAFETY and SECURITY
TRASH and RECYCLING
UTILITIES
ENVIRONMENT
Our region in 30 years – possibilities??
TRANSPORTATION:
Roads:
Route 278(3 lanes from exit 8 to Hilton Head); Route 170(3 lands from Parris Island Gateway to Route 46 circle); Route 46(2
lanes from the circle to Route 17); Route 21(2 lanes from St. Helena to Route 17); Route 462(2 lanes from 170 to 321); Route
17(3 lanes in areas from Point South to Charleston); Route I 95(3 lanes from Georgia to North Carolina); Route 321(3 lanes
from Columbia to Hardeeville)
Bridges:
HHI bridges will be completed, possible new bridge to St Helena, possible bridge to Daufuskie Island.
Airports:
Hilton Head (maximum capacity), Beaufort Executive (home to the flying cars), Savannah-Hilton Head
International(becomes a true international airport with direct flights to the major cities in Europe).
Rail:
CSX, Norfolk Southern, Amtrak(all expand service to this area with Amtrak having a station at exit 8).
Bus:
Palmetto Breeze(complete bus service from Hilton Head to all municipalities and park and rides on I95).
Ferry:
A complete ferry system that serves Daufuskie, Savannah, Hilton Head, Tybee, Beaufort, Bluffton and Port Royal with high-
speed ferries.
Ports:
Savannah, Jasper Ocean Terminal, Port Royal Port, with Jasper and Port Royal have large and small cruise ships.
Other:
Motorcycles, Mopeds, Scooters, E-Bikes, Bicycles, and Golf Carts
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
HEALTH CARE:
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Hilton Head Hospital
Coastal Carolina Hospital
St. Joseph Candler Hospital
NHC Health Care
Nursing Home
Assisted Living Centers
Emergency Facilities
Express Care Facilities
Concierge Care Facilities
We will have world class facilities the meet the needs of the current and future populations. Level 1, 2 and 3
trauma centers; specialized facilities for disease and accidents; wellness centers; rehabilitation centers, short-
term care centers; long-term care centers. Teaching centers and laboratories
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
EDUCATION:
USCB
TCL
Beaufort County Schools
Jasper County Schools
Private Schools
Charter Schools
Beaufort County Library System
USCB becomes one of the crown jewels in the SC education system offering 4-year undergrad degrees and
Master and Doctorate degrees. New River shopping center becomes the “downtown” area for the school with a
pedestrian and bike bridge to and from campus. The arena on campus holds all D2 sports programs.
TCL expands its programs to meet the needs of the community.
Beaufort County Schools are ranked as the number 1 school district in SC.
Jasper County Schools have blue ribbon schools.
Private and Charter Schools continue to meet the needs of the population.
The Library System is ranked as the best in SC.
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
PARKS and RECREATION:
Beaufort County Parks and Recreation
Hilton Head Parks and Recreation
Bluffton Parks and Recreation
Hardeeville Parks and Recreation
Hilton Head Arts Center
Beaufort County Parks and Recreation completes the $100 million dollar upgrades, creates an arena for sports
and arts in Bluffton, hosts D2 tournaments in basketball, and volleyball. The County builds an aquatic center
and indoor track.
All roads have a portion of the road set aside for walkers, bikers and golf carts.
Bluffton continues to expand their offerings.
Hilton Head continues to expand their offerings.
Hardeeville continues to expand their offerings.
Hilton Head Arts Center is remodeled.
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
HOUSING:
Apartments
Single Family Homes
Duplex Homes
Rental Apartments
Rental Homes
Gated Communities
Gated Communities 55+
The housing need and stock of homes continues to grow. Zoning is changed to allow for more multi-use
developments, new building techniques will use materials that are less costly and more resistant to hurricanes
and are more energy efficient.
Communities are walkable and have adequate space incorporated into the roads system for walker, bikers and
golf carts.
Daycare facilities are created throughout the county to address the growing needs for this service.
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
TOURISM:
Hilton Head – Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
Beaufort Chamber of Commerce
Black Chamber of Commerce
Tourism continues to grow with new markets for Cruise ship debarking for day tours to the various attractions.
The ferry system increases tourism between Savannah and municipalities in SC.
The rich culture of the Gullah and stories of the settlers that created Sant Elena and those who fought in the
Revolutionary, Civil, WWI and WWII all make this a special place for people to enjoy the rich heritage that this
area offers.
Walking trails and interconnected bike-path systems allow walkers, bikers and golf carts to access the sites.
Beaufort County in 30 years – possibilities??
MILITARY:
MCAS
Parris Island
Naval Hospital
MCAS continues to be the home base for the latest military aircraft, including the F-35 and beyond.
Parris Island continues to be the training center for marines and expands to serve the both males and females.
Naval Hospital is relocated, and the existing site becomes a corporate headquarters.
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
SAFETY and SECURITY:
Beaufort County Sheriff's Department
Bluffton Police department
Beaufort City Police department
Port Royal Police department
Yemassee Police department
Hardeeville Police department
Beaufort Detention Center
In the next few years, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s department will be moved to the Cooler tract. The entire
operations will be centrally located along with other public safety operations, such as EMS, EOC and a new fire
station. The site will also house a new administration building since most of the population will be located south
of the broad.
Municipal police departments will continue to expand as the population increases in those municipalities.
A 4-county center (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper) will be created to handle those who are incarcerated.
A new juvenile detention center may be created to handle juveniles and be located in Beaufort City.
Our region in 30 years – possibilities??
TRASH and RECYCLING:
Beaufort County Convenience Centers
Waste Management
Republic Services
Hickory Hill Landfills
Beaufort will face significant challenges to handle waste and recycling. Material Recovery Facilities (MRF’s) will
need to be constructed. A new landfill will have to be developed as Hickory Hill reaches maximum capacity.
Beaufort & Jasper County in 30 years – possibilities??
UTILITIES:
Palmetto Electric
Dominion Energy
Public Service Districts on Hilton Head
BJWSA
Spectrum
Hargray
Centurylink
Comcast
Verizon
T-Mobile
Boost Mobile
AT&T Moblie
BJWSA will have to expand to keep up with the demand for water and sewer. The electric companies will have to
expand the grid to keep up with household demands and electric vehicle charging stations become more prevalent.
Wireless towers will need to be constructed as the demand for Wi-Fi increases. Cable will move away from wire in
the ground to wireless and streaming.
Our region in 30 years – possibilities??
ENVIRONMENT:
Open Land Trust
Rural and Critical Lands Board
Coastal Conservation League
Greenspace Committee
The lynch pin of the quality of life is in the hands of these environmentalists. If they don’t help us to shape the
future the future will shape our quality of life. The delicate balance of new people coming to our area must be in
harmony with how we manage growth, where growth is allowed and how our environment is protected.
The sea level rise will have to be addressed.
