A Neighborhood Improvement Project
In November 2006, voters approved $25,000,000 for neighborhood improvement projects including approximately $5,000,000 for Lincoln/Wilson Heights. This project is bounded by Russell Avenue, I-77, Beatties Ford Road and Friendship Place.
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The neighborhood will receive improvements, but not limited to curb and gutter, sidewalks with ADA wheel chair ramps, planting strips and storm water drainage.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities has a water and sewer replacement project in construction. Contact: Fred Hunter, CMU Project Manager at 704-391-5124.
In 2011, the project was separated into two phases. Phase 2 will build sidewalk, curb and gutter, planting strips and storm drainage on Kennesaw Drive and Hatteras Avenue (in Lincoln Heights) as well as A and B Avenues (in Wilson Heights).
Click here to view the Phase 1 project map.
Click here to view the Phase 2 project map.
Click here to view the construction plans.
Objectives:
- To improve the quality of life for the residence of the Lincoln and Wilson Heights Neighborhoods through the proposed improvements
- To provide new sidewalks and planting strips for pedestrians to walk safely through their neighborhood
Cost: $5,300,000 for Phase 2; $1,000,000 for Phase 2
Please note this figure includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right of way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping.
The process for designing and building infrastructure projects like Lincoln/Wilson Heights is completed in five distinct phases. Click here to learn more about how City projects are selected, designed and built.
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