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
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!