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Over the past two decades, Central Avenue has emerged as one of Charlotte’s most diverse and vibrant commercial corridors. Immigration has played a role in this change both impacting both the social and the physical fabric of this auto-oriented landscape. The Central Avenue corridor has Charlotte’s highest suburban population density, with a mix of apartments, single-family dwellings and small-scale retail, as well as high-frequency bus service. Purpose of this presentation is illustrate how sub-urban spaces can be re-occupied as pedestrian friendly, multi-use, transit-focused, and diverse urban environments through private and public partnerships. The presentation focuses on 14 intersections along Central Avenue as points new opportunity along the corridor. The concept to inspire community based actions and private-public sector investment with a goal of creating a shared vision for Central Avenue that provides a unique sense of community and place while preserving and enhancing its multi-faceted character.
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