Business and residential development inspired by environmental and economic principles

An ideal for
the dawn of the
21st century
The promise of Kanawha:
To protect our natural resources.
To create equitable opportunities for every person.
To nurture the generation and build for the future.
Vision becomes reality At Kanawha, a new
community opens up a transforming way of life.
This mixed-use development is taking shape in
Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Spanning 350 acres on the scenic Catawba River, Kanawha is in the

York County growth corridor of Charlotte, with convenient interstate
access. Beyond its prime location and natural amenities, Kanawha is the
site of a greater mission: laying the groundwork for a future full of
promise by design.

Built around a new museum focused on the interface of people and place,
Kanawha is the fruit of one of the worlds leading environmental designers
and a rm known for its eco-sensitive land development. Now youre
invited to see Kanawha for yourself: as a solid investment, as a model for
sustainable living, as a place to call home.
A community
with a purpose
Conceived as a new category of
development, Kanawha will be a unique
community grounded in thoughtful design
and environmental awareness.
Achieving sustainability Environmentally
conscious design often has required sacrices
in cost or comfort. Today, new design strategies
along with advances in technology allow
people to live fully and comfortably while
treading softly on the environment.

This approach opens us to an ideal that balances personal welfare with

collective responsibility.

At Kanawha, we believe:
Living responsibly does not require compromising comfort.

Productivity is enhanced not constrained by respect for

the environment.

Exercising stewardship of our natural resources enables optimal

business decisions.

Living in community means social and cultural activities are an

integral part of life.

Nurturing body, mind and spirit requires special places for solitude
and reection.

Learning is a lifelong pursuit for every person.

Dening where we live should honor our history and inspire our future.
A constant focus
From start to nish, Kanawha will maintain its
mission to create a sustainable community.
Through research and thoughtful planning,
we seek to articulate our values in every facet
of the development. These values reect our
environmental, economic and community-
based approach.
Environmental Stewardship At Kanawha,
we hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
We intend to employ the gifts of nature wisely
for the benet of generations to come.

Taking a comprehensive view of the property, we anticipate the

implications of every building, every road, every system we put in place.
From water conservation to energy use to transportation options, we want
to implement ideas not just with the least negative impact, but those with
the most positive environmental impact.

We start by asking questions: How can we preserve the native riparian

ecosystem where the land meets the river? How can we minimize water
taken from upstream and leave clean water downstream? How can we use
signicantly less energy and reduce our consumption over time? As technol-
ogy advances, how can we produce our own energy to lessen our dependence
on outside sources? Which native plants are best for landscaping and which
organic fertilizers will replace chemicals?

Whatever the solutions, we think about both the near-term and

far-reaching consequences on natural resources, on practicality and on
livability. This all-embracing approach sets Kanawha apart as a
pioneering model of environmental development in the United States.
Long-term Economic Value Often the idealism
of environmentally sensitive projects is at odds
with strong economic goals and performance
Kanawha brings the two together.

We believe environmentally sound decisions are also economically sound,

and will prove Kanawha to be a fruitful investment for those who take
advantage of its value.

By using the highest quality renewable materials available, Kanawha will be

known for solid, durable construction and reduced maintenance. Construction
plans will minimize waste and maximize the value of the homes and buildings.

We also plan to take advantage of technology to facilitate communication

among users, residents and builders. Already, technology contributes to
environmental responsibility by giving us tools to monitor energy consump-
tion and other operating costs. Increased efciency will free up more time
to enjoy Kanawhas beauty and recreational opportunities, such as walking
trails, biking paths, playgrounds and playing elds for soccer and baseball.

In a community already known for excellent schools, our contribution will be

to help plan an elementary school with a healthy indoor environment
characterized by superior air quality and daylighting, and challenging
curricula that takes advantage of the planned Museum of Life and the
Environment. Shared spaces will draw neighbors together for both casual and
formal play. Living at Kanawha will be inherently educational, teaching a
way to live thoughtfully by being a part of this community.
Community Contribution The people who
make up a community in homes and
businesses should be empowered to take
ownership of the community space.

This process begins by incorporating community amenities and providing

access to the people of Kanawha. For example, rather than subdividing and
selling private lots along the riverfront, we believe the organic beauty of
the riverfront should be available to the community, beneting both the
business district and residential neighborhoods of Kanawha. In addition to
the Museum of Life and the Environment, plans for common areas include
parks and trails, natural areas, community gardens, an arboretum and the
commons in the town center. These shared spaces will provide opportuni-
ties for enjoying nature, pursuing recreation and connecting with neighbors.

Whether planting vegetables in a neighborhood garden or passing a fellow

jogger, residents will build relationships as they enjoy Kanawhas many
advantages. This shared experience and mutual benet will cultivate a
spirit of community that will strengthen with every interaction.
Connecting
a rich history
to the future
We view the past as a foundation to build on.
Abiding respect for the land is part of the
heritage here, evoking the regions Native
American and colonial roots. Looking forward,
this environmental model will lead the way to
a future of sustainable development.
Museum of Life and the Environment Exploring
this link between the past and the present,
people and place, is the mission of the
innovative Museum of Life and the Environment.

A one-of-a-kind focal point for the Kanawha community, this museum will
combine natural history and human history through a dynamic study of
the entire web of life. Part of York Countys Culture & Heritage Museums
integrated system of cultural, historical and natural heritage sites, the new
museum will explore the emerging eld of environmental sustainability and
tell the Carolina Piedmonts story in relation to the larger national and
international contexts.

The presence of a museum of national stature will give Kanawha an

atmosphere of continual learning and discovery. The Museum of Life and
the Environment will serve as a working laboratory to try out new solutions
before adapting them for everyday living.
Honoring Land and Heritage The land itself
speaks to the relationship of people to place,
one that goes back thousands of years.

The Catawba River rst drew early nomads and later Native American
groups seeking water, food and wildlife; early Spanish explorers later paved
the way for European pioneers. One of those rst Carolina settlers, Thomas
Spratt, forged a strong friendship with the Catawba tribe who gave him the
Indian name Kanawha. Centuries later, his descendant Jane Spratt
McColl donated this land to the Culture & Heritage Foundation as a site
for a new museum that will explore the relationship between culture and
nature. Its a gift we honor by realizing our vision with careful stewardship
of the environment that sustains all life.
Partners with
a passion
Kanawha has attracted some of the top names
in sustainable design and development, and
each is focused on setting more effective stan-
dards for environmental building and living.
William McDonough + Partners
An internationally recognized leader in sustainable design, William
McDonough + Partners (WM+P) provides extensive experience and
expertise in the environmentally intelligent design of buildings and
communities. Founder and principal William McDonough has been a
leader in the sustainable development movement since its inception. In
1991, he wrote The Hannover Principles: Design for Sustainability, a
manifesto for environmentally conscious building and the ofcial design
guidelines for the 2000 Worlds Fair in Hannover, Germany. Along with
co-author Michael Braungart, McDonough is writing a sequel to Cradle to
Cradle, their seminal work exploring the process by which we create and
manufacture goods. As the lead designers of the Museum of Life and the
Environment and creators of the Kanawha master plan, WM+P offers a
keen understanding of the site and the region.

Cherokee Investment Partners, LLC

Cherokee Investment Partners is the largest private equity rm of its kind
in the world, specializing in the acquisition, remediation and sustainable
redevelopment of brownelds. With Kanawha as its rst greeneld
investment, Cherokee is committed to implementing progressive,
environmentally sound and socially responsible real estate development by
bringing sustainable land planning, design and green building principles to
their work. Cherokee has acquired more than 520 properties across North
America and Western Europe and currently retains $1.6 billion of assets
under management.
 Development Team
Kanawha Development, LLC Members
Brian Goray Stacey L. Anderson, Bank of America
Craig Briner Harriet H. Bucy, Rock Hill School District Three
Jim Lumsden Gerald T. Cloniger, Community Volunteer
William Gupton H. Paige Graham, Central Piedmont Community College
Kay Grigsby, Allen Tate Company
Cherokee Investment Partners, LLC Barbara M. James, Community Volunteer
Tom Darden Thi Le, PHO 98 & This on Main
John Mazzarino Carol K. Maroska, Wachovia
John Gallagher Stephen McCrae, Kennedy Covington
Rev. James H. McGill, Community Volunteer
Sustainable Development Group, Inc. W. Louis Ridinger, Comporium Communications
Gary Williams Robert W. Sullivan, Springs Industries
Jane Peeples James E. Udick, Technical Equipment Sales Co., Inc.
Eddie Brown Dr. Robert H. Walker, Community Volunteer
Martin Goode Totty B. Wilkerson, Community Volunteer
Tony Berry Suzanne M. Wright, Bank of America
Joe Landford Ex-Ofcio
Jim Hardin Randy Byar, Community Volunteer
Sherry Easley Bea Schilling, Museum of York County Guild
Jodie Roberts-Smith, Jr. Welfare League

Sustainable Development Group, Inc. Culture & Heritage Foundation

Van Shields, Executive Director Fort Mill Planning Commission
Formed by the Culture & Heritage Museums supporting foundation, Sustainable Frank S. Barnes, III, President David Blair
Martin E. Goode, III, Viove President John Garver
Development Group has partnered with Cherokee to oversee development of Dennis M. McGarry, Treasurer Scott Wells
Kanawha. SDG will actively assist in developing opportunities to meet the Barre Mitchell, Secretary James Traynor
Teri Leibowitz Ackerman Ruby Watts
projects goals of creating a living laboratory for sustainable development that John Bratton, Jr. Tony White
will complement the Museum of Life and the Environment. Carole Clark
William K. Easley Town of Fort Mill
William C. Kimbrell David Hudspeth, Town Manager
Gerald E. Schapiro Andrew Merriman, Planning Director
Kanawha Development, LLC Steven H. Stans

Bringing together individuals with broad experience in real estate development Herman Stone Additional Supporters
Robert L. Thompson, Jr. York County Council
and nance, Kanawha Development was formed with a mission to pursue Frank S. Campbell Fort Mill School Board
Larry W. Carroll SC DHEC
thoughtful development in an environmentally responsible fashion. Having
Al Steele Riverkeepers
observed attempts at sustainable development that either neglect the place- Kathy P. Wilson Congressman John Spratt
Elizabeth Crippen York Technical College
making attributes of sound real estate development or focus only on serving a
USGBI Charlotte chapter
luxury market, the principals of Kanawha Development seek to create inspired William McDonough + Partners NAHB
William McDonough ULI
developments that also conserve natural resources. Diane Dale Southface Energy Institute
Junie Chang Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman
Tony Sease (Civitas) Cherokee Investment Services, Inc.
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Spencer & Spencer, P.A.
Vincent Keane Bayles Mack, Mack and Mack, P.A.
Andrea Hayden Capstrat
Carolina PR
Centex Homes Hodges Consulting
Jane Spratt and Hugh McColl Hamilton, Martens, Ballou & Sipe, LLC
Other MLE major contributors Wachovia Bank
Bank of America
Culture & Heritage Commission of York Alan Tate/Builder Services, Inc.
CountyChair Duke Energy
Gary L. Williams, Williams & Fudge, Inc. Clemson University
Vice Chair UNC Charlotte
Fred Faircloth, III, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Mark Farris, York County Economic Development (which category?)
Treasurer
Jim Johnston, PhD, Winthrop University
Secretary
James C. Rhea, III, Gala Affairs
For more information on Kanawha, please visit us at www.kanawhadevelopment.com

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