Advocates for Quality Development

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Advocates for Quality Development
  • Home
  • Accomplishments
  • AQD Blog
  • What We Do
  • Smart Growth
  • Membership
  • Events, Newsletters, Docs
  • Associated Non-Profits
  • Board, Officers & Bylaws
  • Contact Us

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Protecting the Community's Way of Life

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Oconee & Pickens Counties

What We're About

Our Mission

To support projects, legislation, and development that enhance the overall quality of life for residents while monitoring compliance with the letter and the spirit of local ordinances.  We work diligently in both Oconee and Western Pickens Counties to protect our watershed, public safety, and the environment. 

Our Goals

We promote responsible growth and development through education and informed policy setting support that will:

  • Bring jobs and control tax increases
  • Manage strains on our infrastructure (e.g., roads, emergency response, safe drinking water, etc.)
  • Balance and protect the rights of property owners
  • Protect the environment and shorelines 
  • Give business and homeowners a voice in land uses compatible with their neighborhoods

Our Work

  • Advocate for smart, responsible growth
  • Alert and educate regarding land development and land use concerns, issues, and opportunities
  • Interact with Duke Energy on key upstate lake programs such as:
    • Keowee-Toxaway Relicensing Agreement 
    • Duke's Habitat Enhancement Program
    • Lake Keowee Source Water Protection 
  • Champion Land Development Standards such as density, drainage/retention, tree preservation, respecting adjacent uses, set backs from differing uses, traffic study requirements, etc. 
  • Support establishment of Land Use Controls to protect community and owner needs
  • Attend County Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Sewer Commission, and other key meetings
  • Monitor infrastructure needs, plans, and permits 

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