September 29, 2009

Charlotte, NC -- Charlotte Center City Partners, in collaboration with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County announced plans to create the Center City 2020 Vision Plan that will guide the growth and development of Charlotte Mecklenburg's urban core over the next decade. Nationally-recognized urban planning and design experts MIG, based in Berkeley, California, will lead the team that also includes three Charlotte firms: urban designers Cole Jenest and Stone, marketing communications firm Wray Ward, and transportation consultant Kimley-Horn & Associates.

The first of three community workshops will be held Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center. Two additional workshops will be held in the spring and summer of 2010.  Those interested in participating in the workshop may do so in person or via streaming video.

Input collected during the meeting as well as from website feedback, will be used to develop a preliminary vision statement, guiding principles, and goals for the 2020 Vision Plan. Preferences will also be used to explore strategies and design concepts for future development in Uptown and the surrounding neighborhoods.