Vacant Charleston area schools get new life as condos, work spaces, community centers
Where students once lined up in hallways and settled at desks to read, write and learn math, others now arrive to get a massage, attend church or arrive home at the end of the day.
Former places of learning don’t always meet the wrecking ball or even remain vacant for long. They can be adapted to a variety of uses, serve as a catalyst for community development and even give off a special vibe when they take on a new life.
Throughout the Charleston region, two former schools house pricey condominiums while another has been transformed into office and event space. Others are either being reworked or on the cusp of being converted into community centers or office space. About a half dozen sit empty, awaiting their next fate.
