Revitalization and a return to history are what drive a new initiative by BK Partners to develop a historic site in the 2nd Ward in Uptown Charlotte. The site, 17 acres located where the Government Center now stands, was destroyed in the 60’s during a nationwide push for “urban renewal”. Historically, Brooklyn was one of Charlotte’s oldest black neighborhoods including homes, churches and businesses.
BK Partners said it will spend $683.3 million to develop the project including offices, retail space, apartments, park space and 280 hotel rooms. They plan for three phases of development, split into two parts.
Part 1 is 500,000 square feet of office space, retail, apartments and a hotel with 150 rooms. Brooklyn Village South as it will be called will be located south of Stonewall Street across from the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center.
Part 2 is a mix of apartments, retail, offices, another hotel with 130 rooms, and park space. Brooklyn Village North will be located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Third Street mostly covering the site of Marshall Park.
BK Partners has committed to developing the property to include affordable housing and will use 35 percent minority or women-owned businesses to build the project. They have also committed to develop entrepreneurship and workforce training programs for minority youth.
There should be 6 months to a year of planning to make sure that the community is in agreement with the details of the plan. Community leaders and the public will help come to a consensus and the next chance for you to get in on the action is at a town hall meeting on August 4th.
If you care about the 2nd ward or want to stay on top of the action so you can get in on this historic project, contact us at (704) 525-4045.