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Apartments, retail will take over Duke Energy’s former headquarters
A rendering of a green three-story building with a glass facade and crowded sidewalk.
The redevelopment of the former Duke Energy headquarters will provide housing and retail space. | Rendering via SK+I Architecture
The Uptown building that once housed Duke Energy Corp.'s headquarters is coming down. A re-imagined hub for living, retail, and business will take its place.

Duke Energy sold its headquarters building at 526 S. Church St. to Asana Partners in Dec. 2022. Asana, SK+I Architecture, and MRP Properties will transform the block into “Brooklyn and Church” — a revitalization featuring 440+ apartments, 50,000+ sqft of retail space, and a pedestrian plaza.

A rendering of a green building with a pedestrian plaza and apartment tower in the background.

Developers hope “Brooklyn and Church” will become a destination for sports fans and city visitors.

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Rendering via SK+I Architecture

When the original structure was erected in Oct. 1975, Duke Energy, formerly Duke Power, employed nearly 12,000 people, provided a drive-up window for customers to pay bills + used the lobby as an appliance showroom.

Duke Power merged with Houston-based PanEnergy to form Duke Energy in 1997. 13 years later, the company established its new headquarters at 550 S. Tryon St. — now owned by Wells Fargo. The company has since moved to a new office, allowing for the sale of the building in 2022.

A beige office building and tower in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.

Duke Energy’s former headquarters, now vacant, has signage detailing its future look.

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Photo by CLTtoday

Who’s funding the redevelopment project? The project will be privately financed, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. Firms involved on the project hope city and county leaders approve tax incentives for the conversion in the future — a pitch originally met with criticism in April 2024.

The building’s redevelopment is something Uptown needs, as office vacancies remain around 23% following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Development is expected to start later this year. Demolition is expected to take four to five months with construction anticipated through 2026.
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Events
Monday, June 3
Tuesday, June 4
  • B-17 & B-25 Bomber Tours and Rides | Tuesday, June 4 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | York County Airport, 550 Airport Rd., Rock Hill | $15-$850 | See + take a ride in one-of-a-kind, historical, military planes.
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Tuesday, June 4 | 6:35 p.m. | Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $16-$62 | Cheer on the Knights + help raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
  • Ben Folds | Tuesday, June 4 | 8 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $30.50 | Be “capable of anything” while singing along to the award-winning singer-songwriter.
Wednesday, June 5
  • Immersive Garden Mornings | Wednesday, June 5 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont | $20-$30 | Spend a morning surrounded by nature to calm the mind.
  • Charlotte Squawks 19 | Wednesday, June 5 | 2:30-8 p.m. | Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $24.50 | Broadway meets “Saturday Night Live” during this annual comedy show poking fun at all things Charlotte.
  • Niall Horan: “THE SHOW” Live on Tour 2024 | Wednesday, June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte | $44-$218 | Sing along as Niall Horan performs in “this town.”
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News Notes
Civic
  • Charlotte’s city and county leaders are cutting back on a proposed property tax rate increase. The proposed change means funding will be cut in half for the Vision Zero program — the city’s effort to eliminate traffic-related deaths. Commissioners will vote on the budget Tuesday, June 4. (WBTV)
Job
  • A waste collection truck manufacturer is expanding in Rowan County. Amrep will create 170 jobs with its facility expansion in Salisbury. The $21 million project will create 80,000 sqft of building space adjacent to its facility at 1405 Julian Rd. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Real Estate
  • An Old West-themed wedding venue in Monroe is on sale for nearly $3 million. The Seed Mill Event Barn and Huckleberry Creek Western Town Event Venue boasts 13 acres + a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style house. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Opening
  • Micro Center is now open in south Charlotte. The low-priced tech store was scheduled to open Friday, May 10 but changed course due to an “unforeseen delay.” The official opening is Friday, June 7. (WSOC)
Community
  • Let’s go to the movies. The Belmont Drive-In will reopen Friday, June 7. The drive-in was heavily damaged during storms in early May. Admission is $25 per car.
Number
  • 214. That’s how many Latinos have been placed in Charlotte’s workforce, thanks to Camino’s Arriba program. The nonprofit connects aspiring business owners and workers with education and tools to start working within months. (WCNC)
Charlottean
  • A round of applause. A Charlotte-native and student from David Drive Middle School placed third in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Ananya Prassanna tied for 74th in 2023. The last time a North Carolinian won the competition was in 1970. (WCNC)
Sports
  • Catawba College played in the Division II World Series for the fourth time. The team fell 7-0 against Southern New Hampshire on Sunday. They’ll play again Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in an elimination game.
Listen
  • Who are the realistic options in the 2024 NBA Draft for Buzz City? Make your predictions on the Charlotte Hornets’ roster with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
    Plan Ahead

    🏳️‍🌈 Kick off Pride Month

    Celebrate Pride at these events
    A group of people cheering while watching the Charlotte Pride Parade in 2023.
    Hundreds of thousands of people attend the Charlotte Pride Parade, watching local businesses and groups with pride. | Photo by Grant Baldwin/Courtesy of Charlotte Pride
    June is Pride Month, and although Charlotte Pride saves its big celebration for August, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this summer.

    Pride in the Park | Saturday, June 22
    Immerse yourself in a day of music, art, and performances during this festival at Camp Greene Park.

    Rock Hill Pride Festival | Sunday, June 16-Sunday, June 23
    Downtown Rock Hill businesses will host drag brunches, a mid-week march for equality, and more, culminating in a large outdoor festival.

    Salisbury Pride | Saturday, June 22
    Shop local and support the LGBTQ+ community during this annual festival at Bell Tower Green.

    Charlotte Black Pride Week | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 21
    Learn about the ball culture while networking, enjoying music + art, and more.

    Union County Pride Week | Friday, Sept. 13-Saturday, Sept. 28
    Promote a thriving LGBTQ+ community in this growing event in Union County.
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