The 74/26 Vantage Point

July 8, 2008

Lynnsy Logue The Real Estate Lady and Condo CanDo in Charlotte, NC

The 74/26 Vantage Point…
For as long as I have lived in this place, almost 55 years now, the magic is palpable…even though some uptown projects may be stalled or stopped, in spite of our neighboring counties being over whelmed with the energetic growth and lack of infrastructure…and the growling complaints of traffic and the on-going grumpiness about the school system…take a look from my vantage point:
South End
I read with delight how the number of residents in Historic South End is expected to triple in the next two years. Two years! In two years it will reach a population of about 7,000 according to Charlotte Center City Partners.The growth comes as developers complete several housing projects in the area. Observers say the communities will create a residential district where none existed, triggering a second wave of retail, restaurant and entertainment venues.
Much of the growth, they say, is because of the light rail.
Historic South End spans from Morehead Street on the north to Remount Road on the south. Its east side is bordered by South Boulevard; its west side bordered by South Tryon Street.
Breath of Fresh Forest Air
That is the caption under the photo of Naturalist Laura Domingo leading visitors on a morning hike at Ribbonwalk Urban Forest in Northern Charlotte . The forest includes 192 acres of woodlands and wetlands with several miles of nature trails and a variety of native flora and fauna.
Northeast Light Rail
The public will get a chance this week and next to offer more input on the proposed Northeast Corridor light-rail line, which could be running between the uptown area and northeast Mecklenburg County by late 2015.
On the West Side
Just west of uptown, Wesley Heights is somewhat of a secret despite a dramatic revitalization in recent years. Developed around 1920, the neighborhood is a designated historic district that offers a great view of the city’s skyline. In addition to the historic district, Wesley Heights also is home to newer developments such as Lela Court and Walnut Hill which have drawn young professionals. Other developments such as Skybridge Terrace, Wesley View and Celadon are also being built.
Some say the market is down 26%...the above is a view from the 74%...we keep rowing.

Lynnsy Logue The Real Estate Lady and Condo CanDo in Charlotte, NC