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DID YOU KNOW? A swash is the point where a natural stream meets the beach and ocean. It's a narrow channel through which tides flow or a bar over which waves wash freely. |
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Withers Swash District Plan |
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Conceptual study for an environmental community |
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The primary objective of the Withers Swash District Plan is creation of a highly sustainable and ecologically rich park environment that recognizes and preserves the historical significance and heritage of the region. The resulting green space should address stormwater management, provide an area for residents to enjoy, and stimulate neighborhood revitalization.
The secondary objective is to foster and implement an integrated approach to transportation, land use, community connectivity, cultural heritage, economic catalysts and development density. The plan was developed during months of meetings with various stakeholders, including residents, business people, environmental groups and government organizations. The final plan was presented to City Council on March 23, 2010.
The Withers Swash District Plan For more information, contact:
Jack Walker, Myrtle Beach Planning Director (843-918-1075) John Pedersen, Myrtle Beach Assistant City Manager (843-918-1006)
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Today's Withers Swash and much of the surrounding
area was part of a 66,000-acre King's grant to Robert Francis
Withers in the early 1700s. Robert and his wife, Mary,
operated an indigo plantation overlooking the swash.
Earlier names for Myrtle Beach included Long Bay, Withers and
New Town. The Withers post office was replaced by the
first Myrtle Beach post office in the early 1900s. 
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