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UNC Charlotte Main
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Blvd/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
Introduction:
This chapter examines existing demographic, environmental, land use and design, transportation, and infrastructure/public facilities conditions in the University City Area and along the LYNX Blue Line Extension
light rail alignment. It provides a framework for understanding the opportunities and constraints identified in the
Concept Plan.
The plan area is part of the Northeast Growth Corridor identified in the Centers, Corridors, and Wedges Growth Framework.
The extension of the Blue Line light rail corridor begins at the existing 7th St. station and terminates on UNC Charlotte's
main campus. The recently adopted Blue Line Extension (BLE) Transit Station Area Plans (2013) address all station areas
from Parkwood Station to Tom Hunter Station. Although this plan only focuses on three of the remaining stations, much
of the analysis completed considers the entire corridor due to its significance to the context of the project. Those sections
of the existing conditions that consider the entire corridor include environment, historic areas/properties, development
potential, building permits and rezonings, and public transportation. Details for the remaining existing conditions sections for the station areas between Parkwood and Tom Hunter can be found in the appendix of the Blue Line Extension
Transit Station Area Plans document, adopted May 2013.
NOTE: Appendix data was reported as of Dec 2013.
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The LYNX Blue Line Extension will link the Northeast Corridor to the EPICentre (shown
above), as well as to other entertainment, restaurant, and employment opportunities.
Demographics
Northeast Corridor
CBD
Blue Line
Blue Line Extension
Total Population and Employment
Strong population and
employment growth is
anticipated for the
Central Business
District, and the
Northeast Corridor
In 2010, the total population within the six-county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
transportation model, which includes some areas outside the county, was 2,174,353 persons in
4,294 square miles. The population of the Northeast Corridor (excluding the CBD) is 87,286
in 40.4 square miles. The corridor represents 7.4% of the county land area, but 9.5% of the
population. At 2,161 persons per square mile, the corridor is denser than the county-wide
figure of 1,685 persons per square mile.
Population and Employment Comparison
for the Corridor and Metropolitan Area
Base Year 2010
Metropolitan Area
Total Population
2,174,353
Total Employment
1,054,740
Central Business District (CBD)
Total Population
11,184
Total Employment
65,670
Employment % of Metro Area
6%
CBD Land Area (Square Miles)
2.1
Population Density (Per Square Mile)
5,326
Employment Density (Per Square Mile)
31,271
Nor theast Corridor (excludes Charlotte CBD)
Total Population
87,826
Forecast Year 2035
Growth %
3,424,496
1,883,870
57%
79%
33,360
118,289
6%
2.1
15,886
56,328
198%
80%
198%
80%
128,623
47%
Total Employment
50,314
124,711
Population % of Metro Area
4%
4%
Employment % of Metro Area
5%
7%
Corridor Land Area (Square Miles)
40.4
40.4
Population Density (Per Square Mile)
2,161
3,184
Employment Density (Per Square Mile)
1,245
3,087
Sources: Housing Units and Population: Census 2010
Employment: InfoGroup (2010)
Metropolitan Area, CBD and Corridor: Metrolina Regional Model
148%
47%
148%
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Existing
Demographics
UNC Charlotte is the largest academic
institute in Mecklenburg county.
The predominant University City Study
Area employment category is Retail.
Education Levels
Employment
for University City Study Area
Other
Less than
9th grade
Graduate/Higher
6%
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Charlotte
for University City Study Area
1%
2%
Grade 9-12
Education
4%
McCullough
19%
Services
23%
HS Graduate
17%
Bachelor
31%
Industrial
7%
University
City Blvd
Some College
21%
Office
15%
Retail
35%
Associate
9%
Source: American Community Survey,
2005-2009
Source: Info USA data for 2010
NOTE: Categories based on the 2010 Metrolina
Regional Model NAICS Classifications
University City Study Area Population by Census Tracts
North Area
South Area
Race
University City Bv & McCullough Stations Stations %
(south of WT Harris Blvd)
by Race
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UNC Charlotte Main Stations
(north of WT Harris Blvd)
Stations %
by Race
Charlotte %
by Race
Caucasian
163
29%
4378
56%
50%
African American
304
54%
2102
27%
35%
American Indian
6
1%
33
1%
<1%
Asian / Pacific
Islander
50
9%
845
10%
5%
Other
29
5%
231
3%
7%
Two or More
11
2%
239
3%
3%
Hispanic 1
69
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Total Population
563
7828
% of University
City Station study
area
7%
93%
Source: US Census Data, 2010
1 NOTE: People of Hispanic origin are not included as a separate category, since they may be of any race.
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Land Cover and Tree Canopy
University City A
Land Cover Stats
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Tree Canopy:
Grass:
Bare Soil:
Water:
Buildings:
Roads:
Other Paved:
Mallard Creek Greenway, the longest greenway in Charlotte, covers more than seven miles. It
joins the Toby Creek Greenway at the UNC Charlotte campus edge near N. Tryon St.
Environment
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Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
Total: 2628
Natural Environment/Features
Along Blue Line Extension
Corridor
Pervious Surfaces: 1561
Impervious Surfaces: 1067
Existing
Land Cover
59.4%
40.6%
in University City study area
Tree
The land surrounding the LYNX Blue
Canopy
Line Extension stations is both urban and suburban;
925 acres
Roads
consequently, the wooded communities in the study area
252 acres
are generally highly disturbed. Generally, tree cover in the
study area is fragmented and reflects the highly disturbed
Grass
nature of the area. The current forest resources are pri520 acres
marily pine, mixed pines or hardwoods. A concentration
of natural, relatively undisturbed wooded area is located
within a portion of the proposed Old Concord Rd. StaBare Soil 90 acres
tion park-and-ride lot and is classified as a mixed pine/
Water 25 acres
hardwood forest community. Groundcover is sparse or
Buildings 223 acres
absent. Stunted vegetation and a mixed canopy characterSource: City of Charlotte Department of
ize these areas.
Engineering and Property Management
Topography The corridor is characterized by broad, gently rolling inter-stream areas and
by steeper slopes along drainage ways. The highest elevations in the corridor are located along
N. Tryon St./US-29 east of the proposed Old Concord Rd. Station. The lowest elevations in the
corridor are located east of the UNC Charlotte Station at Mallard Creek.
Water Quality – Environmentally Sensitive Areas
The N.C. Department
of Water Quality (NCDWQ) monitors streams for water quality. Little Sugar Creek does not
meet water quality standards, primarily due to wastewater discharges and urban runoff. Problems include turbidity and fecal coliform bacteria, as well as poor-to-fair presence of biological
communities (NCDWQ website, accessed December, 2008). Due to this listing, Little Sugar
Creek is subject to State restrictions that prohibit the further deterioration of stream water quality.
Streams
The project corridor is located in portions of two drainage basins. The southern
portion of the corridor is located within the Lower Catawba watershed of the Catawba River
Basin. The northern portion of the corridor is located within the Rocky River watershed of
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Paved
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Tree Cover
University
City Blvd
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925
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521
19.8%
90
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25
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223
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252
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Existing
Environment
Tree canopy is very fragmented because of the
urban character of the area.
The 8-county area is classified as an air quality
attainment area for most quality standards.
the Yadkin River Basin. Major streams in the southern half of the project region (Upper Little
Sugar Creek and Briar Creek in the Catawba River Basin) generally flow in a southerly direction, while streams in the northern half of the project region (Toby Creek in the Rocky River
watershed of the Yadkin River Basin) generally flow in a northeasterly direction.
Floodplains
FEMA Floodplains are land areas adjacent to rivers and streams that are
subject to recurring flooding. Because of their continually changing nature, floodplain areas and
other flood-prone areas need to be examined in light of how they might affect or be affected by
development.
Community Floodplains were established by Mecklenburg County in 2000. Unlike FEMA
floodplains that are established by FEMA officials and identify current floodway boundaries, Community Floodplains identify what areas will be prone to flooding in the future, once
land upstream is developed. As such, they are known as the future floodplains or Community
Floodplains. The floodplain regulations restrict development from occurring within these areas.
According to the FIRM maps for Mecklenburg County, the corridor falls outside of the FEMA
100-year floodplain, with the exception of proposed crossings of Little Sugar Creek and the
encroachment into the floodplain at the proposed 36th St. Station. The Little Sugar Creek
Community Floodplain is within the corridor and extends for approximately 400 feet along the
north side of N. Brevard St. The floodplain area along the south side of N. Brevard St. extends
for approximately 300 feet. An existing bridge on N. Brevard St. crosses Little Sugar Creek
adjacent to the corridor. The Little Sugar Creek floodplain west of 36th St. extends along the
project corridor for approximately 500 feet, to the proposed 36th St. Station.
Wetlands Jurisdictional wetlands are defined as areas that have three environmental features: hydrophytic vegetation, wetland hydrology and hydric soils. There are nine jurisdictional
wetland areas located within the study area.
Air Quality
The eight-county Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC metropolitan
statistical area is currently classified as an attainment area for all National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS), with the exception of 8-hour ozone. Additionally, Mecklenburg County is
classified as a maintenance area for carbon monoxide.
See Map 11: Land Cover and Tree Canopy, page 159, Map 12: Waters and Wetlands, page 160,
Map 13: Watersheds, page 161, and Map 14: Floodplains and Regulated Floodways, page 162.
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Environment
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Many period details, such as the tiled entrance at this NoDa business located on N. Davidson
St., still exist and add character and charm to the sidewalk.
Historic Areas/Properties
There are no historic areas/properties with the University City Study Area.
Archaeological Resources
corridor.
No known archaeological sites were found within the
Historic Resources
University
City Blvd
The resources determined to be in or eligible for listing (See Map
15: Historic Areas/Properties, page 163) in the National Register (NR) include the following:
Philip Carey Company
Warehouse
301 E. 7th St. (NR-Eligible)
significant for its architectural
style from the original warehouse
district in Charlotte along the
railroad tracks in First Ward. It is
of Victorian Romanesque style in
commercial architecture constructed in 1907-08.
McNeil Paper Company Warehouse complex:
305-307 E. 8th St. (NR-Eligible)
brick masonry building located proximate to
the railroad line close to the center of Charlotte.
Constructed between 1910-20.
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The National Register Listed properties
encompasses large portions of the NoDa area.
Clerestory windows enhance the character of
the building facade.
Existing
Environment
Orient Manufacturing Company/
Chadwick-Hoskins No. 3:
311 E. 12th St. (NR-Eligible)
built in 1901, it is currently utilized
as an apartment complex adjacent to
the extension of the Blue Line.
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Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
Herrin Brothers Coal and Ice
Company Complex:
315 East 36th St. (NR-Eligible)
a well-preserved complex of functional, frame, brick, metal and
concrete buildings historically associated with a small-scale fuel and ice
operation.
Standard Chemical Products Plant:
600 East Sugar Creek Rd., (NR-Eligible)
a modernist office and laboratory that faces Sugar Creek
Rd. at the former Southern Railway tracks, now the
present day NCRR tracks.
Republic Steel Corporation Plant:
601 Sugar Creek Rd., (NR-Eligible)
a one-story office at the northwest corner of the property facing Sugar Creek Rd. and an expansive, brick and
corrugated steel warehousing and fabrication units to the
rear.
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Original brickwork of refurbished structures are combined with new construction details in
these vibrant businesses which contribute to the character of the area.
Existing
Environment
General Motors Corporation Training
Center:
5500 N. Tryon St., (NR-Eligible)
a large one-story, masonry facility with a flat
roof, front office, adjacent auditorium, and
a long classroom wing.
North Charlotte Historic District: (NR-Listed)
bound by the railroad tracks on the north, just south of
Anderson St. on the east, Spencer St. to the southeast, Charles
Ave. on the southwest and just north of Matheson on the west.
This district was nominated to the National Register in 1990
for its association with industry and architecture. The district
encompasses 155 acres and over 400 resources. The majority of buildings date from 1903 and circa 1915. The district is
oriented towards the former Southern Railway, now the North
Carolina Railroad (NCRR), and N. Davidson St. This area is
locally known as “NoDa.”
Chadbourn Hosiery Mills:
451 Jordan Pl., (NR-Eligible)
a large, rectangular, masonry mill constructed
in 1947.
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The southeastern portion of the station area includes a
neighborhood of ranch-style homes.
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comprised of residential land uses, including
the residences of Forest Glen and Rocky
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Land Use & Design
University City Boulevard Existing Land Use
The configuration of the N. Tryon St. and University City Blvd. intersection – known as the
“weave” – previously limited vehicular access to adjacent properties and left large portions of the
area around the station underdeveloped, despite its strategic location near an interstate exit. The
City of Charlotte and NCDOT developed a solution to the “weave” condition that involves
two at-grade intersections along Tryon St. This solution not only increases accessibility, but also
creates a more pedestrian friendly environment and frees up considerable land for future high
intensity, mixed-use development appropriate around transit.
Land Use in
University City
Blvd. Station Area
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10%
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1%
Institutional
1%
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12%
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612
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The University City Area Plan (2007) currently encourages residential-based mixed-use on the
east side of N. Tryon St. as transit ties into the existing neighborhoods. Commercial and officebased mixed-use development is called for on the west side of Tryon St.; in particular, there is
the potential for a large transit-supportive mixed use development near the BLE station. There
are significant vacant parcels around the station with excellent interstate access that offer potential TOD opportunities, which make them especially attractive locations for future development.
Street Network and Pedestrian Environment
Single Family
Commercial
A portion of University City Boulevard has been constructed in conjunction with the development of an IKEA retail store and other related retail uses behind the proposed station, close to
the I-85 interchange.
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use by bicyclists and pedestrians. Increasing street connectivity throughout the transit station
area may help to alleviate congestion and provide useful route choices for pedestrians and bicyclists. Expanded street connectivity will also open up land for more development opportunities.
Improving the pedestrian infrastructure of N. Tryon St. and University City Blvd. will facilitate
walking throughout the station area.
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Existing
Land Use & Design
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Charlotte
McCullough
Fire Station 27 protects UNC Charlotte, hotels,
retail centers, and community residences.
Grand Promenade commercial area at N.
Tryon St. and W.T. Harris Blvd.
McCullough Existing Land Use
The McCullough Station is located in the geographic center of the University City Municipal
Services District (MSD). As such, it captures a large proportion of University City’s core commercial and office uses. Although much of the station area is built out, there are a number of
locations that are well-positioned for redevelopment and infill.
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redevelopment along W. T. Harris Blvd. and
McCullough Dr. There are also parcels at the
intersection of W. T. Harris Blvd. and N.
Tryon St. that could provide an impetus for
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N. Tryon St.'s existing wide median will be the location of the LYNX Blue Line Extension
rail line.
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Land Use & Design
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Street Network and Pedestrian Environment
W. T. Harris Blvd. and N. Tryon St. are the two thoroughfares that serve the station area.
Additional street network is provided by collector and local-commercial streets such as IKEA
Blvd. and McCullough Dr. While these streets are internally oriented and connect to relatively
few points on W. T. Harris Blvd. and N. Tryon St., there is potential for additional local street
network to link major institutional land uses to the commercial core.
Land Use in
McCullough Dr.
Station Area
Single Family
3%
Multi-Family
7%
Commercial
31%
Office
21%
Institutional
1%
Industrial
2%
Vacant
34%
Improving pedestrian amenities on W. T. Harris Blvd. and N. Tryon St. can enhance pedestrian
mobility throughout the station area. The station’s “walk shed” can be further expanded if new
streets and pedestrian paths are introduced as part of redevelopment in the station area.
Employees or
Residents Within
1/2 Mile Radius of
McCullough Dr.
Station
Single Family
64
Multi-Family
850
Commercial
3,072
Office
714
Institutional
190
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The intersection of W.T. Harris Blvd. and N. Tryon St. is a challenge for pedestrians
and bicyclists.
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Existing
Land Use & Design
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Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
Multi-family housing along Stanborough Ct.
is within the 1/2 mile walk distance.
Within the Shoppes at University Place
vicinity are 700 hotel and motel rooms.
JW Clay Bv/UNC Charlotte Existing Land Use
The JW Clay Bv/UNC Charlotte half-mile station area encompasses approximately 400 acres
of residential, office and commercial land uses. Together with the McCullough Station, the
JW Clay Bv/UNC Charlotte transit station serves two major activity generators – Carolinas
Medical Center (CMC)-University Hospital and the Shoppes at University Place – as well
as part of the UNC Charlotte campus (which has its own station) and Charlotte Research
Institute (CRI).
Land Use and Community Design
Potential transit riders around the station include residents from the more than 70 acres of
multi-family apartment homes and 700 hotel and motel rooms within and adjacent to the
Shoppes at University Place. This shopping area holds the largest concentration of retail uses in
the area and is the location of the 15-story Hilton Hotel. There are also potential riders from
CMC-University Hospital and UNC
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Pedestrian access and amenities are an important component of the University Research
Institute's overall masterplan.
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Existing
Land Use & Design
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Street Network and Pedestrian Environment
W. T. Harris Blvd. and N. Tryon St. are the two thoroughfares that serve the station area. The
Shoppes at University Place is served by JW Clay Blvd., while a series of circuitous local streets
provide access to UNCC. There are opportunities to introduce a new street network as part
of the expansion of the hospital and university areas and these connections are included in the
adopted University City Area Plan (2007) and University Research Park Area Plan (2010).
Land Use in JW
Clay Bv/UNC
Charlotte Station
Area
Single Family
1%
Multi-Family 19%
Commercial
37%
Office
6%
Institutional
20%
Industrial
Vacant
17%
The station’s “walk shed” serves several multi-family neighborhoods, Shoppes at University
Place, the hospital and the edge of the UNC Charlotte campus. The pedestrian reach of the
station could be extended with pedestrian connections or new local streets throughout the
station area.
Pedestrian improvements along N. Tryon St. and W.T. Harris Blvd. – particularly sidewalks and
other amenities – are also important for station access. The University City Area Plan (2007)
recommends establishing “entrance parks” on both sides of the JW Clay Blvd./N. Tryon St.
intersection to create a focal point for this major pedestrian crossing.
Employees or
Residents Within
1/2 Mile Radius of
JW Clay Bv/UNC
Charlotte Station
Single Family
103
Multi-Family
2,484
Commercial
2,298
Office
Institutional
Industrial
489
1,095
14
Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) University Hospital (left); University Place (right) at West
W.T. Harris Blvd. has a mixture of uses at this prime location and is sited to take advantage of
water views.
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Existing
Land Use & Design
Charlotte City Council reviews and adopts plans (2014-2015 City Council is
shown) that will help guide future development.
Adopted Future Land Use
The Northeast District Plan (1996), University City Area Plan (2007), University Research Park
Area Plan (2010), and the Newell Area Plan (2002) provide land use guidance for this portion
of the corridor. These plans are updated by subsequent approved rezonings and area plans. As
depicted on Map 17: Adopted Future Land Use, page 165, their future land use recommendations generally follow the patterns of existing land use. The adopted plans are used to guide
development and rezoning decisions. A map showing the adopted area plans in and around the
study area is on Map 18: Adopted Area Plans within University City, page 166.
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Many existing neighborhoods within the plan area are comprised of a mixture of single and
multi-family homes sited along quiet streets with mature trees and existing sidewalks.
UCAP/BLE
Existing Neighborhoods
Existing
Land Use & Design
The LYNX Blue Line Extension is within the Northeast Growth Corridor, one of five Growth
Corridors identified in the Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework (2010). Growth
Corridors encompass a wide diversity of land uses and some sections may contain areas of existing, primarily low density residential communities that are typically composed of single family
housing. These areas are known as Established Neighborhoods.
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
The 2010 Charlotte Mecklenburg Quality of Life Study identifies six neighborhoods in the
UCAP/BLE Transit Station plan areas. See Map 19: Existing Neighborhoods, page 167.
This study considers social well-being, physical characteristics, crime, and economic vitality.
Household characteristics such as median income, average house value and percentage of homeownership are illustrated in the table below.
University
City Blvd
UCAP/BLE Existing Neighborhood Data
2006-2010
Neighborhood
Median Household Income
Charlotte
$52,200
Charlotte
Newell South
$47,000
Newell South
Mineral Springs/
Rumple Road
$55,400
College Downs
Average House Value
Percentage Homeowners
Charlotte
23%
$142,000
Newell South
83%
Mineral Springs/
Rumple Road
$118,200
Mineral Springs/
Rumple Road
46%
$37,800
College Downs
$105,300
College Downs
30%
University City South
$35,700
University City South
$79,300
University City South
14%
University City North
$64,200
University City North
$118,700
University City North
13%
Harris-Houston
$48,900
Harris-Houston
$115,200
Harris-Houston
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
$89,700
0
30000
60000
90000
120000
150000
38%
0
20
40
60
80
100
NOTE: A very small portion of Newell is located within the plan boundary. It is not included in the table because of its minimal impact.
Source: 2006 to 2010 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (Block Group)
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Unique features of each station area will be combined with new development to help define
the character of individual stations.
UCAP/BLE
Existing
Land Use & Design
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
Development Activity/Potential Opportunities
Summary
The Northeast Corridor largely traverses already-developed areas of the City, although
Greenfield opportunities exist primarily around a few stations in the University City Area.
Still, numerous opportunities exist for significant redevelopment and intensification of underdeveloped and vacant properties along the corridor. Over the next 25 years, station areas along
the BLE could capture nearly 12,400 new residential units, 3.8 million square feet of new office
space and roughly 1.35 million square feet of new retail space.
See Map 20: Existing Zoning, page 168, Map 21: Generalized Zoning, page 169, Map 22:
½ and ¼ Mile Walk Distances, page 170, Map 23: Redevelopment Potential of Large Parcels,
page 171. Information regarding the Parkwood, 25th St., 36th St., Sugar Creek, Old Concord
Rd., and Tom Hunter Stations can be found in the Blue Line Extension Transit Station Area
Plans (2013).
Station Area Estimated Growth
2010-2035
Station Area
Office Sq. Ft.
Retail Sq. Ft.
Residential Units
9th St.
•
2,166,438
111,567
1,774
Parkwood
•
126,226
83,691
1,167
25th St.
•
90,898
69,608
1,167
36th St.
•
111,140
116,613
1,728
Sugar Creek
•
35,328
44,272
508
Old Concord Rd.
•
47,354
122,942
613
Tom Hunter
•
42,583
58,085
565
232,967
353,599
1,829
440,214
160,979
1,416
508,303
226,112
1,678
3,801,451
1,347,468
12,385
University City Blvd.
McCullough
JW Clay Bv/UNC
Charlotte
Total Station Areas
•
urban
stations
suburban
stations
University
City
Stations
These stations are not included in the Concept Plan of this document. They may be found under separate cover.
Source: Noell Consulting Group, Economic Development Potential Around Northeast Corridor Transit
Stations (December 2010)
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Existing
Land Use & Design
A vibrant and colorful mixed use building in
the trendy NoDa arts district.
Major roadways, I-85 and the BLE continue to
stimulate growth in the University City Stations.
University City Existing Land Use
To provide context for the corridor and the area between University City and uptown
Charlotte, a brief summary of the previous stations is included in this plan. For more information about the first six stations along the Blue Line Extension, please see the Blue Line Extension
Transit Station Area Plans (2013) document. The N. Davidson corridor – from Center City to
NoDa – is an increasingly attractive, yet still edgy, residential corridor intown. Over the past
10 to 20 years, significant revitalization has occurred at both ends, with some initial infill of
residential and commercial uses in between station areas. More residential infilling is expected
around the 9th through 36th St. stations as the area continues to gain momentum, helped by
the implementation of light rail.
Redevelopment and revitalization of Old Concord Rd. and Tom Hunter Stations will be quite
challenging with demand potential being tempered by a number of factors, including lower
household incomes, moderate home prices and retail abandonment. Moderate opportunities
exist for residential infill (largely attached) and some retail infill. Critical in this area will be
working with developers and/or property owners to redevelop aging uses. In addition, place
making and creating a sense of location will be important to grow redevelopment beyond specific sites.
University City is one of Charlotte’s fastest growing sub-markets that includes UNC Charlotte
main campus, Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) University Hospital, University Research Park,
and University Place among others. These major land uses and the proximity of the area to
major roadways such as I-85 are an impetus for the extensive office and retail market that exists
in the area. There are opportunities for development of vacant parcels and redevelopment/infill
to intensify existing land uses where appropriate.
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UCAP/BLE
Existing
Land Use & Design
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
Road improvements, including the "Weave",
benefits existing and future land uses.
Retailers, such as IKEA, attract customers
from local and regional markets.
University City Bv Station Area Opportunities
Issues/Opportunities
Major road improvements at the intersection
of N. Tryon St. and University City Blvd.
have created new opportunities for an emerging retail and residential core as the area offers
significant regional access. The station area has
some of the corridor’s largest tracts of vacant
land.
Retail is a real possibility, given the strong location this station area represents. Many large
properties to the east of the station remain
available for development and could emerge
as a mix of retail, some office, and residential
development. Residential opportunities will be significant, with areas west of N. Tryon St. to
potentially feature rental apartment development and areas east likely being developed as single
family and some attached for-sale.
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Estimated Vacant
Acres: 250
The station area is lacking in office space, however future expansion of the use is likely to
remain limited relative to the W.T. Harris Blvd./N. Tryon St. area and due to the dominance of
retail in this area. Market information included in this section is gleaned from an independent
market analysis and may not mirror recommendations included in the Concept Plan due to
considerations during the plan development process.
Estimated Under
Utilized
Acres: 40
Rezonings (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
Developable
Property
There has been one rezoning in the past five years to the Commercial Center (CC) district to
allow for a pedestrian friendly multi-family development. However this site was not developed
as approved and is currently going through the rezoning process.
Building Permits (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
There were only three (3) building permits issued within the past five years in the station area.
All three permits were for non-residential development.
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Existing
Land Use & Design
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
There are several office parks within the
station area.
Retail currently employees about 35% of the
work force in the University City Station Areas.
McCullough Station Area Opportunities
Issues/Opportunities
McCullough has significant potential for
intensification of current conditions, with lowrise office and retail development dominating
the landscape and little residential. Several
greenfield opportunities also remain available.
This station is one requiring a stronger anchor
and sense of place. Potential investments
should include greenway trails, small parks,
etc. to enhance the attractiveness as a place to
live, work, and shop.
Demand opportunities will be significant for
office and residential uses, as well as some
retail closer to W.T. Harris Blvd. and N. Tryon St. Retail is generally performing well
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Rezonings (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
Developable
Property
Estimated Vacant
Acres: 181
Estimated Under
Utilized
Acres: 28
There have been eight (8) rezonings in the past five years within a ½ mile radius of the
McCullough Station. All of the rezonings were to non-residential districts including
Commercial Center, Business, Office, and Institutional districts.
Building Permits (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
Over the past five years, 18 building permits have been issued within the station area. These
permits were all for non-residential development.
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UCAP/BLE
Existing
Land Use & Design
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
University Place is one area with the potential to
expand and intensify over time.
The main UNC Charlotte campus has an
enrollment of over 26,000 students.
JW Clay Bv/UNC Charlotte Station Area Opportunities
Issues/Opportunities
JW Clay Bv/UNC Charlotte is perhaps the strongest station area along the Northeast Corridor
today and has the potential to remain so going
forward. Charlotte Research Institute (CRI), the
hospital, and portions of University Place act as
solid anchors to build on and not only create
demand but offer potential design cues on which
to build.
The station area acts as the retail core for the
University and Northeast Mecklenburg, and
draws large-scale support from outside the area.
The office market is minimal and is an opportunity to offer more space in a more cohesive environment. The residential base is small and aging
somewhat, although opportunities exist.
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Developable
Property
Estimated Vacant
Acres: 98
Estimated Under
Utilized
Acres: 11
There has been a strong interest to create an “urban village” around the station area.
Opportunities are greatest for office and residential uses, with a potential for regional-serving
(possibly town center) retail.
Rezonings (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
There have been three (3) rezonings in the past five years within a half mile radius of the JW
Clay Station. One request was to rezone the property to Commercial Center to allow for the
operation of a variety of retail, service, and office uses in the University Place development.
The City sponsored a petition to rezone approximately 2.4 acres near the JW Clay Bv/UNC
Charlotte Transit Station to TOD-M to allow the development of a structured park-and-ride
facility. The third rezoning was to an Institutional district.
Building Permits (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
There were 13 building permits issued within the station area within the past five years. These
permits were for both residential and non-residential development.
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Existing
Land Use & Design
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
The LYNX Blue
Line has spurred
many Transit
Oriented
Development
(TOD) projects.
Rezonings
within the past
five years for
this portion of
the corridor
continue
that same
development
pattern.
Summaries of Building Permits & Rezonings
Building Permits Summary for University City Stations
(January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
There were 34 building permits issued over the past five years in this portion of the corridor for
both residential and non-residential development.
Rezonings Summary for University City Stations
(January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013)
Over the past five years, there have been 12 rezoning petitions approved in this portion of the
corridor. Many recent rezonings have been to office or commercial districts. Within the past
year, petitions have been approved for Transit Oriented Development districts in the study area.
Along the entire corridor north of uptown Charlotte, nearly half of the rezonings have been
to mixed-use or TOD to allow for more transit supportive uses. Approval of a TOD zoning
district requires land use recommendation of Transit Oriented Development, which wasn't
available until the adoption of station area plans and/or the Record of Decision (ROD) for the
light rail extension.
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An interconnected street network for pedestrians, bicyclist, and motorists offers different route
options and provides greater overall system capacity.
Mobility
JW Clay
Bv/UNC
Charlotte
McCullough
University
City Blvd
Street Network for University City Stations
One way to assess the adequacy of an area’s street network is to measure the number of route
choices available to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. A dense, well-connected network
offers greater choices of routes and more direct routes to destinations than does a less connected
network. The availability of more interconnected route choices also provides greater overall
system capacity.
Route choices are measured by the number of lane-miles of streets, number of intersections
(nodes), number of blocks (links), and the connectivity index. A lane-mile is one mile of a
single roadway lane. The more lane-miles of streets there are, the greater the overall traffic
carrying capacity. The connectivity index quantifies how well a roadway network connects
destinations and is calculated by dividing the number of roadway links by the number of
roadway nodes. A connectivity index of 1.45 or more is desirable for transit station areas and
in-town neighborhoods, while an index of 1.35 is recommended for other areas, including the
University City Station Areas.
University Area Stations
Miles of streets
52
Lane-mile of streets
120
Connectivity Index
1.24
Issues/Opportunities
Interstate 85 and other major thoroughfares provide adequate motor vehicle access to the
University City transit station areas. However, a lack of internal street connectivity creates
dependence on these major thoroughfares for almost all trips within the area, creating considerable congestion and discouraging travel by walking or bicycling. As the University City Area
Plan (2007) recognized, “providing easy access via foot, bicycle, transit and/or motor vehicles
throughout University City is essential for the successful implementation of the urban land use
and transportation vision for the district.”
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Existing Mobility
N. Tryon St. (major thoroughfare) and JW Clay Blvd. (major collector) intersect in proximity
to the future transit station.
There are opportunities to create a more connected internal street network within the station
through redevelopment and capital projects. For example, the construction of IKEA Blvd. and
connection to McCullough Dr. through the Belgate development provides an important route
paralleling N. Tryon St. for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, the Northeast
Corridor Infrastructure Program may also provide some key connections to provide access to
the light rail stations.
Existing Thoroughfares & Collectors
The Mecklenburg-Union Thoroughfare Plan is the adopted major roadway plan for Mecklenburg
and Union counties and is used to assure that the most appropriate street system is developed
to meet existing and future travel needs. Streets are classified and designed according to their
intended functions so that land use and traffic conflicts are minimized. The street classifications
applicable to the University City Study Area are as follows:
Major Thoroughfares: Major thoroughfares are designed to accommodate large
volumes of traffic at moderate speeds and provide access to major commercial, employment and
residential land uses.
Collectors & Locals: Collectors are designed to carry traffic between the thoroughfares
and local streets at moderate volumes and speeds and providing access to adjacent land uses.
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Two major thoroughfares intersect - W.T.
Harris Blvd. crosses over University City Blvd.
Existing Mobility
UNC Charlotte's Mary Alexander Rd is
categorized as both a Major and Minor Collector.
University City Study Area
Street Classifications
Major
Thoroughfares
Major
Collectors
Minor
Collectors
John Kirk Drive
Cameron Boulevard
Alumni Way
Mallard Creek Church Road
Craver Road
Mary Alexander Road
N. Tryon Street
IKEA Boulevard
E. McCullough Drive
University City Boulevard
JW Clay Boulevard
University City Road
W.T. Harris Boulevard
Mary Alexander Road
McCullough Drive
Rock River Road West
The remaining roadways are local streets that carry low traffic volumes, have slow operating
speeds and provide access to individual properties.
Source: Charlotte Department of Transportation, October 2013
See Map 24: Street Network/Classifications, page 172 for the location of thoroughfares within
the northeast corridor. Also see Map 25: Planned and Programed Projects, page 173.
Streets in Charlotte are also classified according to the Urban Street Design Guidelines (USDG)
into the following five street types: Main Streets, Avenues, Boulevards, Parkways and Local
Streets. These street types fall along a continuum, with the Main Street being the most pedestrian-oriented street type and the Parkway being the most auto-oriented street type. USDG
street classifications are discussed and addressed in detail within the concept plan.
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Charlotte
Transportation Center,
located between
Fourth and Trade
Streets, is CATS' main
transportation center.
The CTC serves as a
multimodal transfer
center, providing
customers with
connections to the
LYNX Blue Line light
rail, Amtrak, as well
as the local, express,
and regional express
bus routes.
Public Transportation
CATS operates a fleet of 407 buses (CATS Bus Fleet Management Plan, October 2011) and
20 light rail vehicles system wide. As of January 2012, 16 bus routes operated within the
Northeast Corridor, with eight local bus routes, three UNC Charlotte shuttle routes, two
neighborhood circulator routes and three express routes. See Map 26: Existing Bus Network,
page 174.
Annual Ridership for Routes Serving the Northeast Corridor
Route
Number Route Name
3
The Plaza
4
Country Club
11
North Tryon
13
Nevin Road
22
Graham St.
23
Shamrock Drive
29
UNCC/South Park
39
Eastway Drive
47
UNCC Nugget Shuttle
49
UNCC Niner Shuttle
501
UNCC CRI Shuttle
54X
University Research Park
79X
Concord Mills Express
80X
Concord Express
81X2
Wachovia CIC Shuttle
204
LaSalle
211
Hidden Valley
Corridor Total
Bus System Total
Type of
Route
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Shuttle
Shuttle
Shuttle
Express
Express (Sat only)
Express Plus
Express
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
FY 10
500,583
252,408
1,453,768
345,218
404,372
562,437
112,484
425,906
105,879
125,576
---1
197,416
79,681
79,681
43,716
110,392
250,898
4,975,757
FY 11
511,173
247,969
1,600,654
371,443
441,306
580,935
120,907
457,462
78,630
68,838
107,613
184,131
78,728
78,728
10,467
131,535
294,143
5,293,130
Percent
Change
2.1%
-1.8%
10.1%
7.6%
9.1%
3.3%
7.5%
7.4%
-25.7%
-45.2%
---1
6.7%
43.3%
-1.2%
-76.06%
19.2%
17.2%
6.4%
18,981,140
19,653,118
3.5%
System-wide Rank
FY 11
11
25
1
21
16
9
40
14
51
54
---1
34
73
50
72
38
24
Source: CATS Market Research Ridership by Route FY 2010 & 2011
1 Route Discontinued in FY 2010, Redesigned and Returned to Service in FY 2011.
2 Route was Discontinued in FY 2011
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CATS Local Bus Route Number
11 serves passengers along most
portions of N. Tryon St. from the
CharlotteTransportation Center to
the I-485 area.
Travel Time
The existing bus routes within the Northeast Corridor currently operate in mixed-traffic on
congested roadways. As a result, several of the Northeast Corridor routes consistently experience delays above the system-wide average. The table presents the Northeast Corridor routes
ranked by schedule adherence as compared to the system average.
Perform BELOW
System Average
Perform AT OR
ABOVE System
Average
Schedule Adherence for Routes Serving the Northeast Corridor
Route
Number
Route Name
4
204
23
3
13
81X1
Country Club
LaSalle
Shamrock Drive
The Plaza
Nevin Road
Wachovia CIC
Type of
Route
Percent Rank by schedule
Late
Adherence
Local
5.3%
Circulator
5.9%
Local
7.3%
Local
7.7%
Local
8.9%
Express
9.4%
System Average FY 2011
10.7%
39
Eastway
Local
10.8%
22
Graham St.
Local
13.7%
79X
Concord Mills Express
Regional Express
15.5%
(Saturday Only)
80X
Concord
Regional Express
15.8%
211
Hidden Valley
Circulator
19.2%
11
N. Tryon
Local
19.5%
29
UNCC/SouthPark
Local
19.8%
54X
University Research Park
Express
20.0%
Source: CATS Schedule Adherence by Route FY 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)
1 Route Discontinued in FY 2011
8
14
21
23
35
42
46
58
66
67
69
70
71
72
(Routes 47, 49 & 50 (UNCC Shuttles) are not tracked for schedule adherence due to the nature of the service)
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Bike commuting offers an alternative to
vehicular use in the Uptown area.
A pedestrian pathway, with landscaping and
lighting, runs alongside the South LRT line.
Bikeways and Major Pedestrian Ways
Bicycle Facilities
Miles of Bicycle Facilities
Facility
Type
Bicycle lanes
Signed bike
routes
Greenways
and Offstreet paths
Miles within:
Entire BLE Charlotte
7
75
3
55
6
44
Source: Charlotte Department of
Transportation, Oct 2013
Over the past decade, the City has made a significant
effort to improve conditions for bicyclists through the creation of bicycle lanes, signed bike routes, off-street paths
and higher standards for street connectivity. However, the
BLE corridor lacks a substantial network of bicycle facilities. For example, only 5.6% of thoroughfares contain
bicycle lanes. The total miles of bicycle facilities within
the northeast corridor are documented in the table to the
left.
For the location of existing bicycle facilities within the
northeast corridor, see Map 27: Bikeways, page 175.
According to the City’s Urban Street Design Guidelines, bicycle lanes are the expected bicycle
facility on all new or retrofitted avenues or boulevards, while off-street paths may be provided
along parkways (See Map 24: Street Network/Classifications, page 174). As of 2013, bike lanes
were marked on only 4.3% of thoroughfares in the BLE corridor.
The 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail, included in the adopted 2014-2018 Community Investment
Plan, is intended to create a seamless, multi-use trail connecting across Charlotte from Pineville
to the Cabarrus County line. Approximately 16 miles of the trail will traverse the northeast
corridor, including some existing segments of Little Sugar Creek and Toby Creek greenways.
Pedestrian Facilities
The state of pedestrian infrastructure within the northeast corridor is inadequate. Only 25
percent of thoroughfares and 28 percent of local streets have sidewalk on at least one side of
the street. The continuity of the sidewalk network is minimal or non-existent in many areas,
especially within the University City transit station areas.
According to the City’s Urban Street Design Guidelines (2007), sidewalks are expected on both
sides of all thoroughfares and local streets. Sidewalks will be constructed in some areas as part
of the Blue Line Extension, but creating a better pedestrian network throughout the station
areas will rely on other capital investments and private development opportunities.
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Toby Creek Greenway connects University City Blvd. to the Mallard Creek Greenway through
the UNC Charlotte campus including the University Ecological Reserve.
Infrastructure and Public Facilities
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UNC Charlotte is the only school within the University City Area Plan boundaries. Spanning
648 acres, the UNC campus incorporates 25% of the University City Area Plan study area.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is currently undertaking a project to relocate Newell
Elementary School from 8601 Old Concord Rd. to 431 Rocky River Rd. W. The site is outside
the project area, however the change effects the community that is the topic of this plan.
Additionally, CMS will open a high school on UNC Charlotte main campus in 2014. The
school will offer a new early college program with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM).
Parks, Greenways and Recreation Facilities
Kirk Farm Fields Community Park – A 36 acre park connected to the eastern
end of the Clark's Creek/Mallard Creek Greenway. Construction will soon start on a branch of
the greenway to extend through the main campus of UNC Charlotte.
Toby Creek Greenway – A two-mile greenway that follows Toby Creek from University
City Blvd/NC 49 through the UNC Charlotte campus to connect with Mallard Creek Greenway.
Mallard Creek Greenway – A seven-mile greenway which begins in Kirk Farm Fields
Park, passes under I-85, through University Research Park and into many university area neighborhoods.
Libraries
The University City Regional Branch Library is located within the plan area boundary.
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University City Regional Library is located
on W.T. Harris Blvd.
Existing
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Police, Fire and Post Offices
University City Division of CMPD patrols
46.8 square miles of the area.
There is one Police and one Fire Station within the plan area boundary. They are the Police’s
University City Division and Fire Station #27 (McCullough Station Area).
There is one U.S. Post Office on University City Blvd. on UNC Charlotte main campus near
the UNC Charlotte Main station.
Water and Sewer
Public water and sewer is provided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities. Drinking water comes
from Mountain Island Lake and Lake Norman in the northern part of Mecklenburg County
and is treated at one of three treatment plants in the County. Wastewater is collected and
treated in one of five treatment plants.
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Map 17: Adopted Future Land Use
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Map 18: Adopted Area Plans within University City
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University City Area Plan (2007)
University Research Park Area Plan (2010)
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Map 19: Existing Neighborhoods
Blue Line Extension - University Stations Existing Neighborhoods
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Map 20: Existing Zoning
Zoning Map
What is it?
The Zoning Maps are rectangular maps based on the NC State Plan Coordinate System that show zoning designation
for property. The numbering system starts in the northern part of Mecklenburg County and ends in the southern part
of the County. There are 145 Zoning Maps. (not all Zoning Map Numbers are within the City of Charlotte’s Zoning
jurisdiction) Zoning Maps for property within Charlotte zoning jurisdiction are updated after the Charlotte City Council
approves a Rezoning Petition.
Visit our website at
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/planning/Rezoning/Pages/ZoningMaps.aspx
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Charlotte Sphere of Influence
Cornelius Town Limits
Cornelius Sphere of Influence
Davidson Town Limits
Davidson Sphere of Influence
Huntersville Town Limits
Huntersville Sphere of Influence
Matthews Town Limits
Mint Hill Town Limits
Mint Hill Sphere of Influence
Pineville Town Limits
Pineville Sphere of Influence
Stallings Town Limits
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Blue Line Extension - University Stations Generalized Zoning
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Map 22: ½ & ¼ Mile Walk Distances
Blue Line Extension - University Stations South Area Walk Distances
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Map 23: Redevelopment Potential of Large Parcels
Blue Line Extension - University Stations Redevelopment Potential of Large Parcels
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Map 24: Street Network/Classifications
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