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PURPOSE & ORGANIZATIONThis brochure highlights development opportunities within two of Charlotte’s urban neighborhoods: Uptown, the City’s Central Business District or “CBD”, and; South End, the design and creative district. Vacant and underdeveloped parcels are shown accompanied by key information, including location and acreage.

MORE INFORMATIONDetailed property ownership, zoning and other information can be accessed via:

Virtual Charlotte: vc.charmeck.org

POLARIS: polaris.mecklenburgcountync.gov(Property Ownership and Land Records Information System)

ABOUT CCCPThe Development Opportunities brochure was prepared by Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP), a 501(c)4 not–for–profit corporation that provides advocacy and constituent services for Uptown and South End related to economic development and planning, transportation, neighborhood development, marketing and communications, as well as programs and events. CCCP facilitates and promotes the economic, cultural and residential development of the urban core. The organization’s vision is to create a viable, livable, memorable and sustainable Center City with distinct neighborhoods connected by unique infrastructure.

CONTACT US

200 South Tryon StreetSuite 1600 Charlotte, NC 28202

(704) 332-2227 info@charlottecentercity.org

DevelopmentOpportunities CENTER CITY CHARLOTTE

1. GATEWAY TO SOUTH END10 acres in South End at the foot of Uptown

These underdeveloped parcels serve as the gateway between Uptown and the South End, Charlotte’s design and innovation district. Morehead Street, a main arterial route adjacent to the site, links the hip and burgeoning neighborhood of South End to the Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods. This area offers privileged views of the Uptown skyline, convenient access to the Blue Line light rail and close proximity to Bank of America Stadium.

2. STRAWN TOWER & APARTMENTS18 acres primarily in one contiguous parcel

Sited on the northern edge of South End, this area has access to all the offerings of Uptown while being located amidst unique design and entertainment offerings in the city’s fastest growing neighborhood.

The Charlotte Housing Authority plans to redevelop a 17–acre parcel, including the existing Strawn apartment homes. Plans call for up to 1.2 million square feet of retail, office, and mixed-income housing in three towers.

3. CAMDEN & SUMMIT15 acres in the heart of South End

These sites, located around the intersection of Camden Road and Summit Avenue, are at the heart of South End. Proximity to two Blue Line light rail stations offer a quick ride Uptown, making this spot prime for young professionals and families who desire the neighborhood feel and relaxed atmosphere of South End with convenient access to the CBD. Parcels along Camden Road offer prime locations for a mix of office, housing and retail as this strip continues developing as South End’s thriving “Main Street.”

4. EAST/WEST BOULEVARD8 acres with access to transit and two major roads

The most accessible sites in South End, these parcels are one block from the intersection of two main arterial roads. With over 18,000 vehicles per day on South Boulevard and upwards of 15,000 on East/West Boulevard, the nearby Blue Line light rail station, and excellent pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding neighborhoods, this corner has everything to offer for commercial or mixed-use interests with the potential to define the recognized “Main Street” in South End.

5. TRYON & TREMONT TRACKS35 acres near South End’s future neighborhood park

South End will soon be growing in this direction, beginning with the addition of a neighborhood park at the corner of South Tryon and Kingston Street. As two of the largest, most underdeveloped tracts, some parcels offer a Tryon Street address and others offer excellent visibility from I–77 as well as convenience to the East/West Blue Line station. Underdeveloped with small, dispersed warehousing and industrial uses, these parcels can be easily assembled for large, master-planned projects.

6. SOUTH BOULEVARD & REMOUNT20 acres near Blue Line light rail and a major arterial

Splitting the New Bern and East/West Boulevard Blue Line light rail stations at the corner of South Boulevard and Remount Road, parcels in this area have incredible visibility and access. Excellent for office, retail, and residential development, larger sites are under common ownership and can be assembled with relative ease. The highest concentration of new apartment development is located to the west of the Blue Line around the New Bern Station.

Over the past decade, South End has grown into one of Charlotte’s most dynamic places, transitioning from a predominately commercial and industrial area into a creative design district and a vibrant urban residential neighborhood. Its proximity to Uptown, major highways, and access to the light rail line provides convenience and momentum for continued growth. In the past year alone, there has been a proliferation of plans for new apartment complexes, with over 7 projects either planned or under construction.

Most of the developable parcels in South End are zoned TOD (Transit Oriented Development). Properties within 1/2 mile of transit stations are eligible to re-zone to TOD.

For more information, visit charmeck.org/city/charlotte/planning/

SOUTH END FAST FACTS· Over 3,000 residents

· 58% increase in housing since 2007

· 3.4 million square feet of new housing

· 53% of all dwelling units built in Center City since 2007

· 750+ retail and commercial businesses

· 328 design and creativity–oriented businesses

· 2.5 million square feet of retail

· 49% growth in dining and entertainment establishments since 2007

· Over 9,000 employees

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South End Opportunities

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Charlotte’s Center City has undergone dramatic growth and change over the past decade. From the development of new cultural venues and educational institutions such as the Levine Center for the Arts, to beautiful parks, walkable streets, and new housing, restaurants and shops, the evolution has been remarkable.

Charlotte’s dynamic urban core benefits from the area’s rich social and cultural history as well as a prime geographic location, all of which has influenced Center City’s role as a major center of commerce, industry, transportation, and tourism.

Strong employment is a critical element of Center City’s economic health with finance and banking playing prominent roles alongside energy, healthcare, education, and government.

Meanwhile, Center City’s recent population growth has been sustained by public and private sector efforts to attract substantial residential development to the core—and supported by a growing national trend toward living in downtowns.

Today, Center City Charlotte is a modern, diversified and vibrant urban center comprised of a tapestry of ring neighborhoods—including South End—and Uptown, the city’s Central Business District.

In September 2011, the Charlotte City Council adopted the Center City 2020 Vision Plan to guide future growth and development.

The plan may be accessed at www.charlottecentercity.org.

Center City Charlotte

Uptown Opportunities

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Uptown, Charlotte’s Central Business District (CBD), is the heart of one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. It is home to financial, insurance, real estate, engineering and legal services companies; serves as the region’s government center; and is the region’s sports, entertainment, tourism, and transit hub.

In the past two years, the CBD’s retail space has grown by over 20% and has continued to diversify as a combination of visitors, residents and workers creates $505 million in retail spending power in Uptown alone.

Uptown parcels are primarily zoned UMUD (Uptown Mixed Use District), which is intended to strengthen the high-density core with innovative design and unlimited height restrictions.

For more information, visit charmeck.org/city/charlotte/planning/

UPTOWN FAST FACTS· 19 million square feet of office

· 2+ million square feet of retail

· 41% of Mecklenburg County’s office space

· Over 83,000 employees

· Over 9,000 residents

· 7,168 total housing units

· Over 11 million visitors annually

Uptown

1. NC MUSIC FACTORY24 acres at one of Charlotte’s most vibrant entertainment centers

Phase One of the North Carolina Music Factory was completed in 2009 with the adaptive reuse of three manufacturing buildings into one of Charlotte’s most vibrant entertainment centers, including bars, restaurants, an outdoor amphitheater, the Filmore Charlotte, and a popular comedy club. Owner/developer, Ark Management Group, plans to add an upscale 200-apartment project scheduled to deliver in late 2012. Future plans include a hotel and 800 additional residential units.

2. GATEWAY VILLAGE SOUTH7 acres at Uptown’s western gateway; currently on the market

With a Trade Street address, these parcels are part of Gateway Village, a mixed-use development that includes Johnson & Wales University, 1.5 million square feet of office and over 600 units of housing. The area is convenient to Irwin Creek Greenway, Frazier Park, I-77, is within walking distance to the CBD and is accessible via Charlotte’s fare-free transit line that connects this area with Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte School of Law, Central Piedmont Community College and Presbyterian Hospital. These parcels are currently being offered by Lincoln Harris.

3. GATEWAY STATION15 acres of vacant land centering on Charlotte’s future multi–modal transit hub

Gateway Station will be Charlotte’s “Grand Central,” where light rail, streetcar, commuter rail, Amtrak, Greyhound bus service and local bus service all come together. Just three blocks from Independence Square—the center of the City and the region—the station is envisioned to become the nexus of a major employment center. The North Carolina Department of Transportation owns nearly all of the under–utilized land in this area. The agency has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) seeking a private sector master developer/partner to design and build the station and associated mixed–use development.

4. ROMARE BEARDEN PARK8 acres centering on Uptown’s new premier open space and future ballpark

These sites are concentrated around the proposed BB&T Ballpark and Romare Bearden Park (under construction), and are near Bank of America Stadium and the South Tryon Street employment center. With plenty of parking and transit access, 600,000 fans are projected to visit the ballpark annually and others attending festivals held in the park. The area includes: a premier Class A office/residential site located on Third Street between Tryon Street and the park; and, the Federal Courthouse, which is controlled by Queens University for future use as a law or business school.

5. CENTRAL FOURTH WARD5 acres in Historic Fourth Ward

Fourth Ward is a neighborhood with an artful blend of historic Victorian homes, contemporary condominiums, apartments, parks, and businesses. The area is in close proximity to the future BB&T Ballpark, Gateway Station, Fourth Ward Park, Johnson & Wales University and the new Romare Bearden Park. One site, located on Trade Street, could be developed as a Class A office building, with residential and ground floor retail.

6. NORTH TRYON AREA22 acres with a Tryon Street address

These sites have a direct link to the airport via I–77 and I–85. Nearby are the McColl Center for the Visual Arts, the NC Dance Theatre, and Discovery Place science museum. Mecklenburg County controls a contiguous 11 acres including the soon to be vacated Hal Marshall Center. The County also controls the public library and Spirit Square theatre, both slated for redevelopment. Another prime site, located on the west side of Tryon at 10th Street, is ideal for Class A office development. The Charlotte Housing Authority owns Hall House, a vacant historic hotel, which could be adapted for housing.

7. NORTH ARENA AREA33 acres primarily owned by a single interestLevine Properties will soon begin to develop the First Ward Urban Village built around a new 5+ acre park. In addition to Class A office, the mixed-use village will include shops, restaurants, apartments, condos, and a 175-room hotel. UNC Charlotte’s new Uptown campus building also faces the future park site. Nearby are First Ward elementary school, the Trinity Episcopal School, and the future First Ward Sense & Science Park. The area is one block west of the Blue Line light rail and close to entertainment amenities such as ImaginOn children’s library, Time Warner Cable Arena, and 7th Street Public Market.

8. CHARLOTTE HOUSING AUTHORITY SITES4 acres in First Ward owned by the Charlotte Housing Authority

These parcels are on the edge of First Ward’s award-winning HUD Hope VI residential neighborhood, known for its vibrant mix of housing and parks. This area boasts easy access to the I–277 loop, proximity to several entertainment and cultural nodes in the North Arena Area, as well as a variety of multi–modal transit options including a streetcar line that will connect workers, residents and shoppers to the Elizabeth neighborhood center and Presbyterian Hospital.

9. SOUTH ARENA AREA7 acres of vacant land within a short walk of two Blue Line light rail stations

These potential development sites span both sides of Brevard Street, terminating at the Time Warner Cable Arena (home of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats). The parcels are near the EpiCentre entertainment complex, government center, hotels, and retail, and are served by the City’s main transit hub on Trade Street with bus service, two light rail stations, and a proposed streetcar line.

10. BROOKLYN VILLAGE20 acres focused on an entitled redevelopment site

Historically, Second Ward was a thriving neighborhood called Brooklyn; it was demolished in the 1960s by urban renewal efforts. Now scattered with government buildings, churches, and hotels, this area is pending development by Spectrum Properties. The future mixed–use project will include 600 residential units, a park, retail, and nearly 200,000 square feet of office. Blue Line light rail service and a future streetcar line are two blocks to the west and east, respectively. The property is visible from and has access to John Belk Freeway.

11. JOHN BELK FREEWAY FRONTAGE20 acres of unmatched visibility; government-owned

City– and County–owned parcels offer unmatched visibility and from John Belk Freeway and offer a prime location for office, retail, and hotel projects. The NASCAR Hall of Fame, Convention Center, Aquatic Center, and the Metro School activate the corridor along Stonewall Street. The Blue Line Stonewall Station is within a 10-minute walk. Sites to the north of the publicly–owned freeway frontage and east of Brooklyn Village include existing hotels, an office building, and parking structures.

12. BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM/LEVINE CULTURAL CAMPUS10 acres with access and visibility near Charlotte icons

Adjacent to John Belk Freeway and located at the southern gateway between Uptown and South End, this area is ideal for office projects to compliment Charlotte’s most iconic live, work, and play destinations: Bank of America Stadium, the Duke Energy Center, and the Levine Center for the Arts, which includes the Mint Museum Uptown, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Knight Theatre, the Harvey Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture, and many restaurants and bars.

CHARLOTTE FAST FACTS· Settled: 1755

· Incorporated: 1768

· City Area: 297.7 square miles

· City Population (2010): 731,424

· Metro Population: 1.8 million

· Population Growth Rate (2000-2010): 35.2%Fastest growing population in any urbanized area with a population greater than 1 million

· 4.8 million Blue Line light rail passengers annually

· 6th busiest airport in the world 10 minutes from Uptown

· The Charlotte region is home to 9 Fortune 500’s

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