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The Charlotte City Council’s Proposed Mega-Development and Townhouse Complexes

The Charlotte city council is proposing to build a mega-development close to uptown as well as new townhouse complexes. Therefore, during the rezoning discussion, a number of redevelopment options were discussed. Some of the city’s industrial buildings are to be renovated, and townhouses are to be built west of uptown, according to the articulation.

Homebuilders Saussy Burbank had submitted an application for the townhouses, however they intend to construct them on Suttle Avenue between Isom and Wilkinson Boulevard Street. Up to 1500 flats could be housed in the complex. Hopper Communities, on the other hand, has a plan to build six new townhouses at the corner of Reece roads and the Park as well. For the mega-development, as such, the Camp North End, a former industrial site will be redeveloped on Statesville Avenue.

The 72-Acre Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project

The 72-acre site is to be redeveloped for mixed-use project involving a 1.9 million square feet of light industry, restaurants, shops, apartments, hotels and offices space after city council’s approval by New York-based ATCO. This city council consists of the mayor Jennifer Robert and Vi Lyles as the mayor pro team. Other members are Julie Eiselt, Claire Green Fallon, James Mitchel Jr, Patsy Kinsey, Carlenia Ivory, laWana Mayfield, Gregory A. Phipps, Dimple Ajmera and Kenny Smith.

The Townhouses on Suttle Avenue and Boulevard Street

The townhouses are to be built on Suttle Avenue between Isom and Wilkinson Boulevard Street. The construction perimeter is a 1.6-acre site, which has been a stalled for development under the plan of the city council. Nearby, there are some approved apartments, and the development of the new ones is expected to begin at the start of 2018.

The Mega-Development at Camp North End

For the mega-development involving Camp North End, however, a former industrial site is to be redeveloped on Statesville Avenue. The 72-acre site is to be redeveloped for a mixed-use project including a 1.9 million square feet of light industry, restaurants, shops, apartments, hotels, and offices space after city council’s approval. The New York-based ATCO is the project developer.

The Public Meeting and Council’s Decision

More than 150 attendees who weighed the proposed development attended the meeting held at the City Hall. ATCO New York, the Homebuilders Saussy Burbank, and Hopper Communities were present as the applicants for the project through their agents. The council registered 54 attendees to speak on the three proposed development project. Only some few residents articulated and supported the developments without any objections. The continuation of the discussion on the three projects was therefore passed with 5-0 vote supporting it, and the outcomes were officially recorded.

Public Opinions on the Industrial Site Development

On the development of the industrial site, 13 people spoke against its construction. Most of these residents were older residents, parents, and local labor union. 52 spoke in favor of its redevelopment including youths, trade groups, and consultants. Four people proposed the county council to consider housing for low-income and special need families.

The Council’s Deliberation and Approval

The Charlotte City Council listened patiently to all speakers and deliberated on the proposals at length. Most of the council staff were sympathetic to residents’ requests and proposed the developer to commit to them. After considering the developer feedback and thorough deliberation, the council voted on the application with 6-1 in support. The mayor and the Council Members made the recommendation on housing and redevelopment to adhere to all the plan rules by respecting General Plan. The hearing gave the nod to all projects to start on or before January 2018.