That plan, started two years ago, looks other harbor communities that have built residential bases to support downtown businesses.

Apart from office leasing, a new "24-hour" downtown is on the horizon as the residential base grows.

Such municipalities may scramble to encourage commercial growth once an established residential base has been reached.

It is home to retail and services, design firms, art galleries, restaurants and an expanding residential base.

"And the residential base supports the amenities that the hotel offers," he added.

In addition to the return of a residential base, the area is again attractive to the hotel industry.

The idea that a residential base will spur business development is not new.

We need a system that has a residential base where these young girls can stay, be protected and grow up.

And its large residential base requires an unusually big capacity to meet peak air-conditioning demand.

As its residential base grows, Daniel Island has also caught the interest of retailers and entrepreneurs.