Planning Services

The COG's Planning Services Department is involved in a wide array of activities, from developing long-range transportation objectives for the region, to supervising efforts to keep our waterways free of pollutants.  The department participates in virtually every major planning endeavor of regional significance.  In some programs, the COG plays a small role by having its staff serve on various committees.  In other projects, such as the comprehensive planning processes in Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, the COG acted as the primary facilitator and coordinated most activities.

Although the actions of the COG's planning staff members overlap from time to time, their tasks can usually be broken down into four distinct categories.

The BCDCOG is designated by the state as both the area-wide planning agency for water pollution reduction and the staff for metropolitan transportation planning and public involvement.  In addition, local governments and non-profit organizations regularly enlist the COG to help conduct studies to prepare plans. 

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The BCDCOG is currently assisting the following municipalities and counties with their Comprehensive Plans:

  • Dorchester County

  • Berkeley County

  • Town of Summerville

  • Town of Hollywood

  • Town of Sullivan's Island

  • Town of Harleyville

  • Town of Ridgeville

  • Town of St. George

  • Town of Folly Beach

  • City of Hanahan

  • Town of Seabrook Island

 

 

   Department Staff


 

Alec Brebner

Planning Director

 

Harun Rashid

Senior GIS Planner

 

Vonie Gilreath

Senior Planner

 

Jeff Burns

Senior Planner

 

Rob Caison

Planner  II

 

Jessica Gillis

Planner II

    

 

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