Organized under the theme of “Visions of the City,” a four-part lecture series invites four distinguished professors to present their research and design work, and address issues of urbanism in the 21st century from their perspectives as architects, planners, historians, and landscape urbanists. The first lecture by Dr. Gary Hack will be held at Wells Fargo Auditorium in Uptown, and the rest will be held at 5:00pm in Storrs Hall 110 in the School of Architecture of UNC Charlotte. All lectures are open to the public.Learn more...
Nearly 300 people attended the first community workshop for the 2020 Vision Plan on Wednesday, October 21st. Another 100+ participated online while watching a live stream of all the action. It is not too late to participate in this phase of the planning process.Learn more...
The social networking phenomena is changing the way we communicate. The Center City 2020 Vision Plan process is incorporating Facebook, Twitter, and a WordPress blog.
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Charlotte Center City Partners, in collaboration with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, today 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.
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The Charlotte Center City 2020 Vision Plan planning and design process began in September 2009 and will extend over approximately 13 months. The interactive and engaging public process will provide integral direction for a successful Plan and result in a vision for the Center City that reflects the entire community.
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