1. Center City 2020 Vision Plan Update

2. Agenda IntroductionMark Hahn Mecklenburg County OverviewHarvey Gantt 2020 Plan Co-Chair Community Engagement Michael Smith Center City Partners Community InputDebra Campbell Planning Department

3. 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

4. Overview

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Planning Process Fall 2009Spring 2010 SummerSummer/FallFall 2010 Existing Conditions & Community Visioning Policies, Projects & Programs Draft Final Plan Community Plan Review Public Hearing & Action

9. Community Engagement

10. Mission Test plan ideas Test growth & development strategies Steering Committee

11. Work Completed to Date: Identified issues, opportunities & challenges Reviewed community input, vision, goals & planning concepts Work to be Completed: Review Draft Plan

12. Mission: To research & identify projects, programs & policies –Economic vitality –Transportation & mobility –Arts, culture & entertainment –Parks & recreation –Urban living Working Groups

13. 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

14. Community Input

15. Welcoming, Culture, Diversity Learning, Education, Innovation Family-Oriented, Livability, Fun Business - Friendly, Entrepreneurship Community Values

16. Ecologically Sustainable Connectivity, Neighborhood Character, Walkability Memorable, Great Design, Historic Preservation Inclusivity, Accessibility, Affordability Community Values

17. 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

18. 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-Wide Neighborhood Workshops

19. centercity2020.com

20. Facebook Twitter CLT Blog.com Other Ways to Get Involved

21. City Council Update March 8 th 2nd Workshop – 31 March Vision, goals, concepts 3rd Workshop – 10 June DRAFT Plan Final Presentation to Elected Officials for Action Fall 2010 Next Steps

22. Thank You!