saveface

This is the adopted plan for the area just south of Central (includes the eastern half of Commonwealth Ave): http://charmeck.org/CITY/CHARLOTTE/PLANNING/AREAPLANNING/PLANS/INDEPENDENCEBLVDAREAPLAN/Pages/home.aspx Plans include a Lynx Silver Line (2030 Transit Plan). I think it's inevitable that growth will happen east of Briar Creek, based on its proximity to P-M, NoDa, Center City, and Elizabeth. No telling how long it will take though.

I'm equally concerned about the fact that these huge block apartment buildings are creating a blank face where a little character used to be. It can't all be about what is good for developers - it has to be a compromise between what is profitable and what is good for the people who already live here.

There are - I contacted the development company (CampusWorks) and found out they have applied for a rezoning permit. For property to get rezoned, a public hearing has to be held, and the public hearing for this property is on September 15. I plan on being there and would appreciate like-minded company. http://www.charmeck.org/city/charlotte/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2014Petitions/Pages/2014-080.aspx

Can't we the citizens who live here do something about it. Seriously, I'm ready to get creative. This cannot keep happening unchallenged. Can't we the citizens who live here do something about it? Seriously, I'm ready to get creative. This cannot keep happening unchallenged.