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Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:55PM on page 94
Feels like a lot of unnecessary tree cuts here....directly going against this city of trees concept.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:54PM on page 96
You realize you're wiping acres of natural existing trees to make this happen? the heat island effect will go through the roof. Goodbye to all the species of birds, deer, and other fauna and flora that live here.....
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:53PM on page 96
how is public transit servicing these areas? are you expecting the owners of these new townhouses to park in the streets which in turn will shrink them to two lanes....no bikes.....?
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:51PM on page 96
Is this the Dollar Tree here? Are you really considering this the "healthy food access". This has to be a joke....
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:51PM on page 96
again. this is all transit oriented development. not bike or pedestrian friendly.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:50PM on page 96
Need A LOT more tree canopies.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:49PM on page 100
where is the supermarket? farmers market?
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:48PM on page 101
this doesnt feel like an improvement.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:45PM on page 100
I don't see a prioritizing of pedestrian or bike travel anywhere here. How could i get from the bottom right part of this map to the greenway at the top left of the graphic? Are we expected to cross a 5-6 lane avenue?!
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:44PM on page 100
More townhomes....yaaayyy...please notice the strong sarcasm.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:44PM on page 100
if this becomes another fake "luxury" apartment complex with starting rated of 600k and above, then you're doing this wrong. These massing multi-story developments feel very out place in this area.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:42PM on page 100
increasing the heat island effect....
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:41PM on page 100
This is MAJOR intervention along this natural greenway/trail. Why 3 stories? Consider single story development with roof terraces that overlook the space, or public parks with free amenities like pickle ball, tennis courts, public pools. Try to better the existing environment, not crowd it.
Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:40PM on page 100
Why are we adding so much here? What does community activity center mean? Seems like a wasted opportunity here to keep some of these "open" spaces (previously empty parking lots) as parks with tree canopy, community concert halls, sport courts. The Northlake area could mirror the recent development in Ballantyne. We really don't need more apartment buildings with unattainable rates. This does not feel like a move in the right direction, much less an "improvement". Seems you're filling the empty space with as much as you can to see what sticks. Empty space is good too - we just need a better use for it.
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Alexandra Rios Apr 21 2025 at 1:27PM on page 22
I'd rather keep the trees we already have and have the City keep a better eye at what happens to the parcel being developed e.i. make sure the Mecklenburg planning office and Land Development hold these sites being permitted to a better standard meaning do not clean swipe cut down all trees. This are already has TOO MUCH manufacturing and logistics place types. The city should have a a min percentage of green space to keep regardless if its 1-2 trees by streets or a "whole swath". Regardless of each individual parcel type (which should have a min green space requirement) all avenues planned and make roads should by default be lined with trees. whether its on the sides or middle medians.
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Rebekah Apr 14 2025 at 1:34PM on page 22
would you rather have 1-2 trees or a whole swath just down the street but with more housing
Alexandra Rios Apr 8 2025 at 11:52AM on page 20
Concern
Please pay attention to what's currently happening in the city and planning wise. According to Polaris 3g the Mattamy Carolina Corporation (which needs to be stopped in producing the same cheap apartment building all over the city) bought and completely cleared out over FIFTEEN ACRES in this area which they destroyed to most likely do a copy paste of the same apartment complexes (in a neighborhood 1 place zone) in this neighborhood. Is there no zoning requirement to keep some green space in a development?! FIFTEEN ACRES have already displaced the natural flora and fauna of the charlotte landscape - also adding to the heat island effect and storm water runoff problem. Is someone paying attention to this?!
Alexandra Rios Apr 7 2025 at 4:07PM on page 93
Question
Is there really such a demand for this to happen? Or do we already have developer's lines up and that's why its pushed to #1? We should worry about upgrading what we already have rather than adding more to the "mess". We don't need more 500k 1500SF townhouses or apartments.
Matt Apr 7 2025 at 2:11PM on page 1
Concern
The number one priority in 10 out of the 15 neighborhoods is for housing availability? There is no shortage of housing or apartments we have vancancies because they overbuilt! So the only reasonable conclusion is that the study suggests our housing prices are too high? That's capitalism...you can't control the market prices or the macro-economic environment. Just because I want to live in quail hollow doesn't give me the right or mean they should build cheap duplexes so I can. This study focuses on a far-left socialist agenda rather than real ways to improve the city. Genuinely curious how many tax dollars were spent on this study to tell us we need more of this race here and that race there. Charlotte councilemen let me save you some of our money in the future build bike lanes and improve walkability.
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:34AM on page 37
Suggestion
It is such a shame that Stewart Creek runs through the quarry. this would be such a great area for a greenway that could run up to Long Creek or down towards uptown.
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:25AM on page 53
Support
This will be great
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:24AM on page 46
Concern
Such huge gaps in SIAs here
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:21AM on page 20
Support
Love long creek greenway
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:21AM on page 20
Concern
Quarry is a huge nuisance to residents
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:20AM on page 37
Concern
No supermarkets in walkable distance in this area. Closest "food" store is a Family Dollar.
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:19AM on page 37
Concern
The quarry here is a huge nuisance for residents. Explosions several times a month cause the ground to shake. Also the big trucks always going down Beatties Ford are annoying and polluting. Finally, all down Beatties Ford is huge amounts of rocks and debris from the quarry falling off the trucks. Martin Marietta should be required to conduct cleanings on Beatties Ford or fined. Quarry's are a health hazard. No reason why a quarry of this size should be in the middle of a city.
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:15AM on page 37
Concern
No greenways or greenway connections in this area.
Lucas Young Apr 7 2025 at 10:14AM on page 37
Suggestion
The roads in Firestone/Garden Park are way too wide and cause cars to drive very fast because there are no obstacles to slow down traffic. Some medians, bike lanes, additonal trees, and small roundabouts would make this neighborhood safer and slow down cars.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:56AM on page 100
Question
What type of conversation is taking place with the mall? It needs some help.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:55AM on page 96
Support
Love this
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:54AM on page 85
Support
Please consider connections to the greenway and surrounding neighborhoods.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:53AM on page 86
Support
Yes and please include sidewalks all the way to MHH Rd.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:50AM on page 56
Concern
Even though it appears we have access, none of this is accessible. There isn't even a parking area for the greenway entrance. You have to park at Food Lion and walk along Beatties Ford Rd, therein taking your life in your hands.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:47AM on page 42
Concern
Additional place types should be included to serve these residents. This is completely car-dependent, not because of lack of amenities within proximity, but because of the lack of a sidewalk/bike network. Most people who live here cannot access the extensive greenway system due to these barriers.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:45AM on page 37
Concern
There are no "Main Streets" in this area, resulting in extremely limited walkability. This needs to be addressed.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:43AM on page 20
Concern
The Food Lion plaza here is a community activity center and serves many people in this area.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:41AM on page 20
Suggestion
Consider adding a greenway connector to the Northlake Commons neighborhood/McClure Rd.
Liz Morrell Apr 4 2025 at 11:39AM on page 14
Suggestion
Please consider sidewalks along Beatties Ford Rd. between Mount Holly-Huntersville and Sunset. This addition could provide access to Hornets Nest Park, Food Lion, and the Long Creek greenway for HUNDREDS of households.
Alexandra Rios Apr 4 2025 at 10:02AM on page 85
Suggestion
It would be nice if some of the major light rail lines ended up here since there is already a big support space for parking available.
Alexandra Rios Apr 4 2025 at 9:52AM on page 48
Question
Is this slide duplicated?
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Alexandra Rios Apr 4 2025 at 9:50AM on page 39
We *should* also
Alexandra Rios Apr 4 2025 at 9:45AM on page 104
Support
Overall this is an impressive document and great guide to use for future development in the city. I'm sure the rest of the areas are also as informed. Thank you all and the City of Charlotte for prioritizing our collective well being and for all the hard work it took to produce this. Can't wait to see what's next!
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:17PM on page 96
This still feels like a transit dependent/ neighborhood sprawl concept. Adding pedestrian crossing is well and done but where would these pedestrians be walking to and from? This is development for sure but not improvement.
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:13PM on page 84
Question
What is SUP again?
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:13PM on page 84
Need pedestrian and bike considerations all over statesville.
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:12PM on page 84
We need pedestrian and bike considerations here.
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:10PM on page 75
Where is the money from the "expanded highway lanes" (which are really cash crops not really an expansion of the lanes) going towards?
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:08PM on page 75
It would go a longer way if we tried using the already established and existing budget for these mobility improvements (and all really) rather than relying strictly on public investment.
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:06PM on page 71
Good start. This area is being overlooked for medical facilities, police stations, good school districts, and other wellbeing amenities like gyms, YMCA's, public libraries, etc. Would be interesting to see a map showing all of these to show the public.
Alexandra Rios Apr 3 2025 at 5:01PM on page 62
This is bad, we need more blues and purples.
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