Mobile Workshops
Tuesday, May 8
Connecting the City of Charlotte: Exploring the Award Winning Transit Corridor
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
No lunch
$95
– Charlotte has been praised for its integrated transit and land use planning. Come see firsthand some of the initial projects built in the transit line and hear the successes and challenges TOD brought to Charlotte. Through this tour you will experience the light rail line and tour several developments along the South Corridor.
Center City Comes to Life
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No lunch
$95
–Large or small, great downtowns are built on several great elements. Getting the rooftops in a downtown is one of those key ingredients. Since the 90s, Center City has placed a strong focus on achieving a mix of residential. Come tour several projects that offer diverse living choices and could fit in any city. Experience the charm of living in Uptown Charlotte and explore the history of its development. See how single family housing, high rise condos, apartments, and public housing provide a variety of choices and all harmoniously co-exist within this downtown of one square mile. From the development of Fourth Ward in the seventies, through the condo boom at the turn of the century, to the future of Charlotte’s housing, this tour has it all! Learn about Charlotte’s successful Hope VI First Ward mixed income project, tour several exemplary development projects, and finish the tour with a spectacular penthouse view of the city.
Home Sweet Home: Innovative Meets Traditional at Baxter Village
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No lunch
$95
– As the urban growth boundary from Charlotte extends south, many communities struggle to maintain their authenticity and identity. Through the years, Fort Mill, SC has maintained its identity in large part due to the conservation development efforts of the Close Family and its development company Clear Springs Development. A strategic development plan coupled with a thoughtful architectural design guidelines has resulted in a master plan that combines high quality architectural details, new urbanist principles, convenience, and a high quality public realm. Explore Baxter Village and understand how this community has evolved to continue to build and maintain lasting value. Learn more about the long-term vision for Fort Mill and how Baxter Village has influenced the quality of life just minutes outside of Charlotte.
Open, Walkable Spaces: An Unconventional Approach to New Development
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No lunch
$95
– Visit two of Charlotte’s premier community’s to the North – Birkdale Village and Davidson. Through walkability and mixture of uses, learn how to establish the ‘new’ town center in historic areas.
Wednesday, May 9
A Luxurious Expression of Charlotte’s Southern Charm: Ballantyne
9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunch included
$125
– Ballantyne is more than a community; it is a destination. A 535-acre master planned community, Ballantyne includes over 3 million square feet of Class A office, X residents, hotels, a resort, golf courses and numerous restaurants and shopping destinations. Visit with the master developer to learn more about this master-planned “Edge City” in South Charlotte. You’ll never want or need to leave.
Mixed Use Charlotte Style
9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunch included
$125
– Whether you are looking for a great place to live, shop or work, Charlotte has lots to offer in the way of mixed-use communities. Over the past 10 years, Charlotte has developed several show case mixed-use projects including Piedmont Town Center, Phillips Place, the Metropolitan and South Park Mall. Visit with the leaders in the Charlotte development community who envisioned these projects and brought them to life.
