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Center City 2020 Vision Plan Update Agenda Introduction Mark Hahn Mecklenburg County Overview Harvey Gantt 2020 Plan Co-Chair Community Engagement Michael Smith Center City Partners Community Input Debra Campbell Planning Department Project Team 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 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 Purpose 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 Scope 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 Planning Process Existing Conditions & Community Visioning Fall 2009 Policies, Projects & Programs Spring 2010 Draft Final Plan Summer Community Plan Review Public Hearing & Action Summer/Fall Fall 2010 Community Engagement Steering Committee Mission • Test plan ideas • Test growth & development strategies Steering Committee Work Completed to Date: • Identified issues, opportunities & challenges • Reviewed community input, vision, goals & planning concepts Work to be Completed: • Review Draft Plan Working Groups • Mission: To research & identify projects, programs & policies – – – – – Economic vitality Transportation & mobility Arts, culture & entertainment Parks & recreation Urban living Community Workshop #1 • 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 Input Community Values Welcoming, Culture, Diversity Learning, Education, Innovation Family-Oriented, Livability, Fun Business - Friendly, Entrepreneurship Community Values Ecologically Sustainable Connectivity, Neighborhood Character, Walkability Memorable, Great Design, Historic Preservation Inclusivity, Accessibility, Affordability County-Wide Neighborhood Workshops 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-Wide Neighborhood 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 centercity2020.com Other Ways to Get Involved Facebook Twitter CLT Blog.com Next Steps City Council Update March 8th 2nd Workshop – 31 March • Vision, goals, concepts 3rd Workshop – 10 June • DRAFT Plan Final Presentation to Elected Officials for Action • Fall 2010 Thank You!