A Brief History of the I'On Community in Mount Pleasant, SC
Holding to the precepts of the New Urbanism, I'On is composed of an interconnected network of streets and blocks
. Street widths are reined in to encourage walking and buildings and public spaces are carefully arranged to be in harmony with their surroundings. The community is divided into six smaller neighborhoods ("boroughs"), each planned around a preserved civic space such as a lake, park or square, and each containing 80 to 150 homes. The boroughs are Eastlake, Ionsborough, Shelmore, Westlake, Ponsbury and Montrose. Eight sites in I'On have been reserved for civic buildings, such as small churches or other community buildings.
There is a reason the I'On tract of land has been popular through the centuries. It is in itself an amenity. Lakes and oak trees, marshy areas abound. Palmettos dot the landscape. It is a lush stage upon which humans and animals interact. Migratory birds and other wildlife abound in the rookery, a nesting area located at the south end of Ionsborough. A "marshwalk" meanders along almost two miles of Shelmore and Hobcaw Creeks. I'On Square, a commercial square that will eventually house just over 30,000 square feet of commercial interests, already boasts its first completed building (see photo at right). This building houses a salon, an interior design store, the neighborhood sales office and The I'On Company. Other amenities include a multipurpose athletic field; numerous playgrounds and parks; the boathouse on 12-acre Eastlake; and the I'On Club, a private swim and tennis club scheduled for completion during summer 2000. Largely because of its geographical location, I'On residents also have access to superb amenities outside of their neighborhood. These include historic sites, beaches, the region's highest-ranked public schools, excellent healthcare, public libraries and, of course, shopping and fine dining.
The homes and buildings in I'On bear the stamp of Lowcountry vernacular design, which usually includes most or all of the following elements: vertical scale (homes are taller than they are wide); natural exterior finishes such as wood clapboard, brick or stucco; spacious, raised porches; balconies; shuttered windows; simple and/or symmetrical rooflines; fences, walls and gates; and outbuildings such as garages, potting sheds, workshops or home offices.
I'On's Lowcountry vernacular is upheld by the I'On Code, a set of architectural guidelines that address the neighborhood plan, thoroughfares, lot types, neighborhood standards, architectural standards and landscape standards. The Code is not overbearing; rather, it exists to "create a social neighborhood; offer a range of house designs which are carefully placed to make the most of public and private realms; and assist the resident, builder and architect with the design of houses within I'On," according to The I'On Company.
All building plans are submitted to the I'On Design Committee for review, comments and approval. This committee's "playbook" is the I'On Code. Where do the building plans come from? They come from the I'On Guild, a select group of 15 of the area's most distinguished builders, as well as tradespeople, craftsman and nationally recognized architects. The builders were recruited to be I'On's exclusive builders- based on craftsmanship, client and trade references, experience, financial stability and enthusiasm. Guild members combine high quality, sustainable construction. They communicate well with the developer and homeowners. They favorably shape the public and private realms within I'On, and it shows.
A Brief History of the I'On Community in Mount Pleasant, SC
By: Mike Ciucci
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