Our mission
A community collective dedicated to moving Aiken forward at the right PACE - for people, land and progress.PACE is a non-profit dedicated to responsible, strategic growth of Aiken, that ensures that today’s decisions preserve our natural resources, farmland, and open-space, while enabling equitable growth, long term stability and community character.Â
Our commitment to Aiken
We are your neighbors. Some of us were born here, some of us moved here, but we have one common goal: Fight to keep our rural way of life, hold down rising utility bills, and protect our special outdoor spaces
- Preserve the quality of life in Aiken
- Advocate for responsible growth that maintains Aiken’s charm
- Collaborate with citizens, government and businesses so growth works for everyone
- Educate citizens about planned initiatives and how to have their voices heard.Â
Collaborate with local residents, businesses, and government to ensure growth works for all
Join the fight to save our farmland from a gas powered power plant
Our farmland is under attack by speculative investors seeking cheap farmland for data centers and power plants to support them.
Many land owners on the east side have been contacted by LS Power, an-out-of state energy infrastructure development company, with offers to buy their land, so they can build a gas-fired power plant. This plant does not belong in the middle of our farm communities and will impact residents and the enviroment.Â
Latest causes & projects
Next events
Upcoming County Council meetings and other advocacy events
