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Howie Acres Neighborhood Improvement Project Phases 1 and 2

A 2000 Neighborhood Bond Project

This project will construct infrastructure improvements in the Howie Acres neighborhood such as storm drainage, sidewalks, curb and gutter. The project will be built in two phases. Phase 1, completed in November 2008, included Tremeth, Bearwood and Redwood streets. Phase 2 will include a portion of Howie Circle and Dinglewood Avenue.  Funds to build Phase 2 were included in the 2006 voter approved Neighborhood Bonds.

Objectives:

  • Maintain, stabilize and revitalize the neighborhood through comprehensive infrastructure improvements
  • Strengthen the neighborhood and surrounding community
  • Improve infrastructure features in the neighborhood such as storm drainage, curb & gutter, and sidewalk features.

Click here to view the most recent project postcard.

 
 


Howie Acres
This neighborhood project is funded through the 2000 and 2008 bond programs. Improvements will provide storm drainage, sidewalk and curb and gutter in the Howie Acres neighborhood. 

What's happened?
Howie Acres Phase 1 - completed construction in November 2008.  Howie Acres Phase 2 - the design contract was executed in January 2009.  The project team has begun the design process.

What's next? Project design should be complete and right-of-way acquisition should begin by the end of 2009.

Who to contact?
Tonia Wimberly, 704-353-1931

 
 
Cost:  $1,455,000
The Engineering & Property Management (E&PM) project team will manage the Howie Acres Neighborhood Project through a four stage process with input from Neighborhood Development, Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, Charlotte Department of Transportation and other City departments as needed.  Click here to learn how City projects are selected, designed and built.

Project Contacts:

Andy Babson, Engineering Project Manager, 704-336-4333
Tonia Wimberly, PE, Engineering Project Manager, 704-353-1931
Pamela Lopez, Neighborhood Development, 704-336-3488