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Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 1:41PM on page 75
Suggestion
It would be nice to encourage developers to plant NC native plants as opposed to non-native plants that don't support our bees for pollination and insects needed by our birds.
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 1:28PM on page 56
Support
It is good that Charlotte has a focus on improving open space as Mecklenburg County overall only has 7% park space compared to national median of 15% and our spend per resident on parks is lower ($110) than the national average ($124).
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 1:21PM on page 54
Concern
Earlier I suggested it would be nice to make the Collinswood School into a park, but CMS has intentions of selling this 15 acre parcel for apartment development. It seems inaccurate to include this parcel as open space in the South Blvd (OS9) assessment.
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 1:01PM on page 10
Concern
In reviewing the South Inner community area plan, I went back to the 2008 Scaleybark Transit Area Plan to see how much was accomplished. The development of apartments was achieved at the expense of safe pedestrian crossings, connectivity across South Blvd, bike lanes (no room on South Blvd anymore), safe sidewalks (directly adjacent to South Blvd, which are difficult to widen or move because development is so close to South Blvd) and expanding green space. Many of the items in the 2008 plan that were not accomplished are now in the new Community Area plans...hopefully to be accomplished.
Included is the link to the plan if anyone is interested in reading.
link(Draft).pdf
Included is the link to the plan if anyone is interested in reading.
link(Draft).pdf
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 12:33PM on page 35
Suggestion
Thinking ahead of the apartment complexes built on the east side of South Blvd, esp from Scaleybark to Clanton, there needs to be a means for safer pedestrian crossing, like an overpass or pedestrian crossing lights installed. The safety in this area is further complicated by the light rail tracks that should be elevated as in other areas of Charlotte.
in reply to GC's comment
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 12:13PM on page 21
Not only local businesses but residents that live nearby who only have means to walk there for shopping.
in reply to Kathy Murray's comment
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 11:42AM on page 14
Suggestion
Additionally, the Collinswood School property is designated as green space on page 54, so that would support it becoming a public park.
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 11:40AM on page 14
Suggestion
Access to green space/county facilities in the Lower South End and South End is not adequate for the number of residents in this area. A few suggestions include turning the old Collinswood Language Academy property into a public park and building a county facility like the one in Cornelius, Eastway and Steel Creek on the Revolution Park land.
in reply to John Fryday's comment
Kathy Murray Apr 25 2025 at 11:36AM on page 14
I agree with John that there should be more access to affordable housing in all geography areas in Charlotte.
Gary Apr 24 2025 at 6:18PM on page 10
Concern
The South Inner should NOT be putting any more large apartment or condo complexes on East Blvd around Scott Ave and to the east. The huge new complex on East Blvd near Freedom Park is going to significantly increase traffic on East Blvd, Scott and Kenilworth, all of which are already jammed in the morning and evening. NO traffic studies were done on these 3 roads before the two kitty corner developments at Scott and East Blvd were proposed and approved. East Blvd., its residents and especially its businesses CANNOT be sustained with this construction and development.
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 5:20PM on page 96
Question
Is the plan to introduce permitted on street parking to this area?
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 5:08PM on page 66
Concern
What's wrong with post 1970's structures? Certainly some of them, aged as they are currently, are worthy of preservation.
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 5:07PM on page 64
Suggestion
I would love to see a greenway installed on the Dairy Branch corridor, particularly given there already exists an informal dirtway alongside much of Ideal Rd.
Also, I would like to see a greenway/dirtway installed from the alongside the Morehead St backlots from South Blvd/Carson St station to midtown.
Also, I would like to see a greenway/dirtway installed from the alongside the Morehead St backlots from South Blvd/Carson St station to midtown.
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 5:03PM on page 64
Suggestion
I think the city should designate an urban trial through the Centre South parcel, as well
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 5:01PM on page 60
Suggestion
I believe some of the red zones in the South End and LoSo corridors, especially, can be mitigated by encouraging green roofs (high or low intensity) and living walls.
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:57PM on page 54
Concern
I think it would be nice if there were playgrounds and sitting spaces inside of the South End / LoSo corridors instead of exclusively in the adjacent neighborhoods.
in reply to Adam Cameron's comment
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:50PM on page 35
Support
"Daily Branch" should read "Dairy Branch"
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:50PM on page 35
Suggestion
I would love to see a Greenway installed on the Daily Branch utility easement all the way from South Blvd to Freedom park.
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:48PM on page 35
Suggestion
I think it would be appropriate to build a West/East overpass at this location. (South and Woodlawn)
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:47PM on page 35
Suggestion
I think it would be appropriate to build an West-East overpass at this intersection (South and Tyvola).
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:45PM on page 35
Suggestion
I fantasize about Morehead Square, where South and Morehead cross as grade level happening again. Can you imagine?
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:44PM on page 35
Concern
I think it's fundamentally flawed that the community planning area's border is the Belk expressway because it causes us to forget the role of the Belk Expressway in Uptowns transportation network: to handle traffic continueing westward onto US-74 or eastward onto NC-16. I think the boarder as currently drawn makes it completely appropriate to designate Morehead St and Brooklyn Village Blvd Avenues, when really I think the areas they pass through would be more valuable were they simply Main Streets. I get that their current usage is reflective of their legacy uses in the days before uptown was encircled by the inner beltway, and I would like to see Charlotte finish the job of routing pass-through traffic onto the expressway, where it's likely to end up anyway.
Adam Cameron Apr 24 2025 at 4:26PM on page 20
Suggestion
Mid rise apartments along the Brooklyn Village/Kennilworth/Park Rd corridor would make the interior neighborhoods quieter by blocking road noise much the same way the mid rise apartments insulate the rail trail from road noise, and I would like to see that corridor rezoned to Community Activity Center from midtown to Park Road Shopping Center.
in reply to Rebecca's comment
Rob Apr 23 2025 at 2:58PM on page 36
This should come only after there are protected bike lanes along South Blvd and/or S Tryon St. There should be direct, safe routes for cyclists; they use Rail Trail only out of necessity currently
in reply to Rebecca's comment
Rob Apr 23 2025 at 2:57PM on page 41
large swathes of asphalt called "roads" look bad aesthetically too!
Aaron Apr 22 2025 at 3:12PM on page 86
Suggestion
Woodlawn AADT is at a level worth studying for a 3-lane section with NCDOT. Drivers along Woodlawn will always face delay at South and Park so even if travel speeds are lowered along Woodlawn, the overall travel time may be the same as today.
Eric Apr 22 2025 at 3:00PM on page 35
Concern
I don't believe S Tryon St south of Uptown to Tremont is realistic to assume a 5 lane section with buffered bike line. That will have a low probability of realizing considering the amount of recent vertical development along S Tryon with a 4 lane undivided cross section. Recommend considering road diet to incorporate better streetscape and bike infrastructure to align with the urban context Planning desires. Walkability across S Tryon is not great currently.
Eric Apr 22 2025 at 2:41PM on page 87
Suggestion
Recommend corridor improvement for ped/bike cross section on S Tryon from Uptown to West Boulevard. Also recommend incorporating a roundabout at the S Tryon/Summit Ave/Camden Rd intersection. This intersection is not easy for pedestrians to cross S Tryon. The ped signal wait time is long and four lane traffic does not make sense in this urban environment.
Rebecca Apr 22 2025 at 11:13AM on page 41
Suggestion
As we improve mobility, please keep aesthetics in mind. The bike lane and plastic flower pots on The Plaza look worse than it was before.
Rebecca Apr 22 2025 at 11:11AM on page 36
Concern
Outlaw wheels on the rail trail - at least during peak hours. That sidewalk is not large enough as is.
Rebecca Apr 22 2025 at 11:09AM on page 14
Suggestion
More parks! South end has none and continues to grow.
Rebecca Apr 22 2025 at 11:08AM on page 11
Suggestion
With so many residents being renters, can we pay for more community improvements with income tax as opposed to property tax? Especially light rail improvements because that is used more by that type of tenant.
Ellen Citarella Apr 21 2025 at 12:51PM on page 1
Concern
This document highlights very general improvements with no tangible plans. For that reason it is difficult to form an opinion about the plan or imagine that it can replace the detailed small area plans that it was promoted to replace.
Ellen Apr 19 2025 at 2:42PM on page 96
Concern
This building which is shown in the historic district would be inappropriate in terms of size, scale and massing, as are the other mockups shown in the HD.
in reply to Ellen's comment
Rob Apr 15 2025 at 4:33PM on page 41
adding in that poles are in the middle of the sidewalks, too
GC Apr 15 2025 at 9:48AM on page 21
Concern
How are existing local businesses expected to afford the increased rent in these spaces? As a permitting condition, could X% of leasable space be reserved for locally owned entities?
Jill Apr 14 2025 at 1:53PM on page 87
Would like to see pedestrian improvements at Remount Rd and South Blvd as well
John Fryday Apr 14 2025 at 10:24AM on page 65
Suggestion
The DCA in conjunction with David Furman have provided public art along East Boulevard, and near Latta Park with the "Timeline' sculpture to honor the founding of Dilworth.
John Fryday Apr 14 2025 at 10:22AM on page 65
Suggestion
East Blvd is the heart of Dilworth. One goal of the plan is to preserve and enhance neighborhood character. Seems 'Branding' in that area to support the heart is in order?
John Fryday Apr 14 2025 at 10:12AM on page 14
Suggestion
Doesn't every 'geography' in the city need " increase access to housing choice"? There does not seem to be any recognition that is the ONLY part of the VDO South Inner is lacking, and therefore the priorities established in this plan should be geared to in no way diminish the score in the 3 other areas.
Ellen Apr 12 2025 at 5:07PM on page 55
Concern
We have recently seen a significant loss of trees on along East Blvd due to project development. This element will not remain "aligned with aspirations" if that continues.
Ellen Apr 12 2025 at 4:59PM on page 41
Concern
Pedestrian crossing at E. Morehead and McDowell continues to be dangerous and will become more challenging due to development in the area.
Ellen Apr 12 2025 at 4:56PM on page 41
Question
Transmission lines, distribution lines and limited center line to curb distances are restricting bike lanes along East Blvd as well as Scott Ave. How will that be addressed?
Eric Lemieux Apr 11 2025 at 6:45PM on page 84
Suggestion
Potential roundabout at Morehead/McDowell/Dilworth Rd intersection?
Eric Lemieux Apr 11 2025 at 6:39PM on page 84
Suggestion
Consider closing of Camden Rd to pedestrian only?
Eric Lemieux Apr 11 2025 at 6:14PM on page 35
Suggestion
Would recommend reconsidering the Street Map's cross section for South Boulevard, while a five lane cross section with on-street parking and buffered bike lines is ideal, the private investment made in new development and Duke Energy overhead poles will make this cross section close to infeasible. The other challenge is the numerous times this cross section has changed during different permitting reviews, there are too many varying future ROW and curblines, so realizing a consistent cross section will be very challenging. It may make sense to consider a more realistic cross section with ped/bike improvements. Existing 4-lane undivided section is not ideal and a challenging ped/bike condition.
Rob Apr 8 2025 at 3:49PM on page 21
Support
Support this increase! And would love to see more
Rob Apr 8 2025 at 3:47PM on page 15
Support
Support!
Rob Apr 8 2025 at 3:47PM on page 15
Support
These are common housing types in Dilworth and Sedgefield, and should be built more frequently. Support!
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