Center City2020 Vision Plan

Update

Agenda

Introduction Mark HahnMecklenburg County

Overview Harvey Gantt2020 Plan Co-Chair

Community Engagement Michael SmithCenter City Partners

Community Input Debra CampbellPlanning

Department

Co-Chairs• Ann Caulkins• Harvey Gantt

Managed by• Planning Department• Mecklenburg County• Charlotte Center City

Partners

Produced by Consultant Team• MIG, Inc. - lead consultant• Cole Jenest & Stone • Kimley-Horn Associates • Wray Ward

Project Team

Overview

History

40-year planning history• Began with Odell Plan of

1966

2010 Plan served as blueprint for

future development

2010 Plan accomplishments:• Increased housing• Little Sugar Creek Greenway• Stonewall / Charlottetowne

Ave• Plans for 3 parks including

Education Quad in First Ward

New vision, goals & recommendations

for growth & development

Capture the vision of full community for their Center City

More than about Uptown – focus on connecting adjacent neighborhoods & breaking down barrier of I-277

Inspire public & private partnerships

Purpose

Growing the regional business center

Support urban living• Affordable housing • Recreation & parks• Neighborhood retail & services

Enhancing the destination• Parking, hospitality, arts &

nightlife

Recruiting & integrating shopping

Improving & building infrastructure

• Transit, streets, parks & recreation

Building a sustainable community

Scope

Planning Process

Fall 2009 Spring 2010

Summer Summer/Fall Fall 2010

Existing Conditions

& Community Visioning

Policies, Projects

& Programs

Draft Final Plan

Community Plan

Review

Public Hearing

& Action

Community Engagement

Mission • Test plan ideas

• Test growth & development strategies

Steering Committee

Steering Committee

Work Completed to Date:• Identified issues,

opportunities & challenges

• Reviewed community input, vision, goals & planning concepts

Work to be Completed:• Review Draft Plan

• Mission: To research & identify projects, programs & policies– Economic vitality– Transportation & mobility– Arts, culture & entertainment– Parks & recreation– Urban living

Working Groups

• First Workshop – 21 October

• Community Discussion: - Vision, values, issues &

opportunities for Center City

• Held at Convention Center

• 300+ participants in person

• 100 virtual participants via CLT Blog.com

Community Workshop #1

Community Input

Welcoming, Culture, Diversity

Learning, Education, Innovation

Family-Oriented, Livability, Fun

Business - Friendly, Entrepreneurship

CommunityValues

Ecologically Sustainable

Connectivity, Neighborhood Character, Walkability

Memorable, Great Design, Historic Preservation

Inclusivity, Accessibility, Affordability

CommunityValues

North Regional Library:

• Build out transit so citizens have another alternative to get Uptown

• Add Uptown shopping!

West Boulevard Library:

• Better connectivity between Center City neighborhoods & Uptown

• Affordable retail Uptown

County-WideNeighborhood Workshops

Independence Regional Library:

• Create more plazas & parks with amenities

• Commerce in neighborhoods

South County Regional Library:

• Uptown housing for families

• Break down I-277 barrier

County-WideNeighborhood Workshops

centercity2020.com

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CLT Blog.com

Other Ways to Get Involved

City Council UpdateMarch 8th

2nd Workshop – 31 March• Vision, goals, concepts

3rd Workshop – 10 June• DRAFT Plan

Final Presentation to Elected Officials

for Action• Fall 2010

Next Steps

Thank You!