The project broke new ground for Habitat for Humanity’s operational model. “This was the first time they collaborated with a builder as opposed to volunteers building the home,” Mayor Williams notes. “And it’s probably the first time that 10 units were opened at the same time.” The partnership secured additional funding to reduce purchase prices further for qualifying families. BUILDING COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE Mayor Williams has established Hardeeville as a regional leader through sustained inter-municipal cooperation that addresses challenges no single jurisdiction can solve alone. Recently recognized with the 2025 First Tee Community Leadership Award for “Exemplary Judgment and Dedication to Public Service,” he has served as the continuous chair of the Southern Low Country Advisory Board for eight years, fostering unprecedented collaboration among mayors, county chairs, and administrators across the rapidly growing region. hicland.com | 3015 Dunes West Blvd. | Suite 601 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 | Land Developing and Banking Since 2008 HIC LAND HIC Land is the premier developer in the Southeast. Our focus on land acquisition, entitlement and development creates invaluable relationships that reinforce our core values. WHAT WE DO 231 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 HARDEEVILLE, SC
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