Location

Regional Context

Geologically, the region is characterized by an undulating landscape of foothills and rolling countryside, remnants of ancient mountain chains we call the Piedmont or Midlands region of the Carolinas. The word 'piedmont' is actually derived from the Italian word 'Piemonte'- the "mountain foot"

Geographically, the approximate 550 acre site at Kettlesong is located in York County, SC, about 30 miles south of Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport and about midway between Charleston in the SC low country and Asheville in the NC mountains.

Culturally, one of the most distinctive features of the regional heritage is the long and storied history of cotton farming, the dyes created by the indigo plant and the textile industry they spurred.

Regional Context

Geologically, the region is characterized by an undulating landscape of foothills and rolling countryside, remnants of ancient mountain chains we call the Piedmont or Midlands region of the Carolinas. The word 'piedmont' is actually derived from the Italian word 'Piemonte'- the "mountain foot"

Geographically, the approximate 550 acre site at Kettlesong is located in York County, SC, about 30 miles south of Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport and about midway between Charleston in the SC low country and Asheville in the NC mountains.

Culturally, one of the most distinctive features of the regional heritage is the long and storied history of cotton farming, the dyes created by the indigo plant and the textile industry they spurred.

Connection to Rock Hill

The Old Town District of Rock Hill is a short 15 minute drive north from Kettlesong. A way to connect by car is great. Even better, is a way to connect on foot or with a bike by creating a ‘people link’.

Community, one of the animating features of the project, suggests that we seek out opportunities to make connections with local neighborhoods and nearby districts. In keeping with that sensibility, we’re proposing a greenway that would begin and terminate at Kettlesong and downtown Rock Hill. Not only would the greenway provide an amenity for anyone wanting to bike, run or walk in a pedestrian friendly environment but it would have the added benefit of rejuvenating a long overlooked part of the city.

Connection to Rock Hill

The Old Town District of Rock Hill is a short 15 minute drive north from Kettlesong. A way to connect by car is great. Even better, is a way to connect on foot or with a bike by creating a ‘people link’.

Community, one of the animating features of the project, suggests that we seek out opportunities to make connections with local neighborhoods and nearby districts. In keeping with that sensibility, we’re proposing a greenway that would begin and terminate at Kettlesong and downtown Rock Hill. Not only would the greenway provide an amenity for anyone wanting to bike, run or walk in a pedestrian friendly environment but it would have the added benefit of rejuvenating a long overlooked part of the city.