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Conversation: Michael Smith of Charlotte Center City Partners |
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Written by Celina Mincey
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What new thing is happening in Charlotte that you are most excited about?
Well, there’s no one thing. We are sitting right in the middle of a golden era in Charlotte. it’s a fine time in the history of the city. I hope we all pause to enjoy it! Charlotte is experiencing great job growth, has over $5 billion worth of private investment, 15 new high rises planned. We have a good blend of retail, office, and residential, with all sectors growing. There is a lot of focus on retail, we have about one million square feet currently being developed and another ˝ million online. Plus, there is a task force responsible for creating a 10-year vision, which contains all the right people in terms of city staff, economic planner, transit authorities, real estate executives from the banks and private developers who have the ability to shape retail. We have a shared vision for thoughtfully planned retail with the right merchandise that will complement all downtown has to offer and enhance it as a destination.
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Elmwood Park - Things Happen in Unusual Places |
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Written by David Moore
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“IT'S WEIRD HOW EVERYBODY WHO LIVES AROUND UPTOWN SEEMS TO ALWAYS END UP BACK HERE,” says Matthew O'Connor as he squeezes Niesha Campbell's hand.
“You mean trolling through Elmwood Cemetery?” She laughs. |
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Conversation: Marcie Kelso of Charlotte's Light Factory |
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Written by Celina Mincey
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What new thing is happening in Charlotte that you are most excited about?
Growth in young professionals--people who are coming here without families. Because, personally, I occupy a weird space here in Charlotte. You always hear that Charlotte is a great place to raise family. I came here with a two-year-old, had another child, and indeed Charlotte has been just that. But I also am very supportive and involved in the arts. So I’ve also had a glimpse of how Charlotte might not be a great place if you didn’t have a family. My husband and I have put a lot of mileage on the car driving into city center even though we live in southeast Charlotte and people look at us strangely because we are driving in to go to a gallery crawl. So it’s exciting that people from different walks of life are coming to Charlotte. People either not in a stage that they want to commit themselves to suburban life, or just not willing to give up an urban lifestyle.
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Conversation: Mike Collins of Charlotte's WFAE |
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Written by Celina Mincey
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What new thing is happening in Charlotte that you are most excited about?
If the city and county can structure the sale that results in a refurbished and reused Spirit Square that preserves and enhances the arts offerings there, as opposed to highest bidder keep, then I think that will end up being a great use of the space. What a great Uptown address to be able to walk down and enjoy various arts venues!
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Conversation - Monte Ritchey of the Conformity Corporation |
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Written by Celina Mincey
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What new thing is happening in Charlotte that you are most excited about?
I'm very excited about the revitalization of our urban core, and the unique approaches that creative developers in our community are taking to make our city a more livable place. Our firm is currently developing Southborough in which we are wrapping a large-format retailer (Lowes) with flats and town homes. This project is on South Boulevard very close to the Center City--between Dilworth and South End and near two stops on the new light-rail system's South Corridor. Plopping a large-format retailer right between two historic neighborhoods may not sound very urban at first. But when you think about it, folks that live in the city end up driving to the 'burbs to shop, which in and of itself defeats the idea of urbanism! A 30-minute commute is the equivalent, over the course of a year, of sitting in traffic 24 hours a day for a week and a half. People want their time back. And folks that live in urban environments deserve the same level of convenience that their suburban counterparts enjoy. |
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