The Daniel Island Company is a Charleston, South Carolina based developer of master planned "lifestyle communities." Formed in 1997, the company is responsible for the award-winning community that has emerged on Daniel Island, a 4,000-acre sea island located within the City of Charleston. Thoughtful planning and quality execution have earned The Daniel Island Company recognition from the Urban Land Institute (2007 Award for Excellence) and the National Association of Homebuilders (Best Suburban Smart Growth Community, 2004) for exceptional smart growth development practices. The Company's second community, Carnes, is currently under development in Goose Creek, just 17 miles north of Charleston.