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Camp North End: capturing the past and future
The entrance of Camp North End beneath a blue sky.
Camp North End is a 76-acre business park with food stalls, public art, shops, and office space. | Photo by CLTtoday
Big things are coming to Camp North End. Hip Hop Smoothies just announced its upcoming location at Camp North End’s Boileryard District in mid-September. The local smoothie bar joins fellow tenants Gravity Sourdough Pizza and Tipsy Pickle moving in this fall. Plus, we can’t forget a new residential complex with 300+ apartments opening on site in October.

As we look to this exciting future growth at Camp North End, let’s look at how we got here.

“It’s a 20-year project,” said Varian Shrum, Community Manager of Camp North End who guided City Editors Jack and Maria on a tour through one of Charlotte’s ongoing success stories. Queen City residents may be familiar with hubs like Park Road Shopping Center or The Bowl at Ballantyne, however Camp North End boasts an identity all its own. “It’s so hard to do 76 acres at once. It evolves over time.”

A farmer's market in Camp North End with rows of vendor tents are a beam structure.

CLTtoday visited the weekly farmer’s market happening every Thursday at Camp North End.

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Photo by CLTtoday

Rich in history

Time has been an ally for this 76 acres of land north of Uptown. The site hosted a Ford Motor Company factory in 1924. During World War II, the US Army built another five warehouses to serve as a Quartermaster Depot, supplying soldiers at basic training camps throughout the southeast. In the 1950s, the site returned to its industrial roots and moved into missile development.

Fun fact: The US Army referred to the site as CAMP, short for Charlotte Area Missile Plant, which is what inspired the name used today.

A row of colorful smoothie cups line up on a table

Hip Hop Smoothies, a local smoothie bar, plans to open in Camp North End’s Boileryard District in mid-September.

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Photo by Alexander Barrymore

A new era

ATCO Properties purchased the site in 2016 from Rite Aid pharmaceuticals and opened it to the public for the first time in 2017 as Camp North End. In less than a decade, Camp has transformed into a mixed-use business park with office and retail space.

“The project aims to create a vibrant destination where people from across Charlotte can feel represented and experience the city’s diverse culture,” said Shrum.
Asked

What do you enjoy most during your visit to Camp North End?
A. Great collection of shops
B. The food is tasty
C. Love the farmer’s market
D. So many gorgeous plants
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Events
Monday, Aug. 26
  • Bush: The Greatest Hits Tour | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6 p.m. | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | $29+ | Prepare for “Everything Zen” while jamming to the British rock band.
  • SkillPop: Candle Making Basics | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 201 Camp | $40 | Explore a new hobby while creating custom-scented candles.
  • Green Day: The Saviors Tour | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6:45 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $49.50+ | Wake up before “September ends” to ensure you catch the rock band perform live in Charlotte.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • Whiskey Tasting | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Dot Dot Dot | $169 | Savor an intimate dining experience with rare tastings of 2XO Whiskey + hear from the brand’s creator.
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7:04 p.m. | Truist Field | $19+ | Root for the home team as they hope to “silence” the Sounds.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
  • Free Wednesday Evenings | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 5-9 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown | Free | Spend the evening touring the eclectic art collection at The Mint.
  • Imagine Dragons: Loom World Tour | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $49+ | Get ready for a “Radioactive” show as this high energy rock duo takes the stage.
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News Notes
Development
  • Redline Property Partners finalized a purchase for the 0.5-acre property at 700 E. Morehead St. for $12 million. The Charlotte-based real estate investment firm plans to renovate the property for residential + food-based retail. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Real Estate
  • Home sweet home. A new waterfront mansion in Mooresville sold for $10.5 million. It’s the highest Compass listing in North Carolina. Located at 149 S. Longfellow Ln., in The Point, the 8,000-sqft luxury estate features a summer kitchen, an in-ground pool + scenic views of Lake Norman..
Eat
  • Fast-casual restaurant chain Newk’s Eatery could potentially make a potential comeback in Charlotte. Work is being done to secure a market franchise. Newk’s previous locations in Uptown, south Charlotte, and Rock Hill closed in 2019. (WSOC)
Sports
  • Charlotte FC is raising ticket prices next season. The Major League Soccer team notified season ticket buyers that prices will go up by an average of 6% in 2025. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Charlottean
  • Former Myers Park High School and UNC star quarterback Drake Maye took the field in last night’s NFL preseason match-up between the New England Patriots vs. the Washington Commanders. Maye is fighting to become the Patriots’ No. 1 QB. (WCNC)
Trending
  • Deadpool living in the Queen City? Rumors are swirling Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively could be purchasing a home in Charlotte. Lively was reportedly spotted visiting Reid’s Fine Foods this week in SouthPark. (The Charlotte Observer)
Community
  • A Charlotte dad is leading an initiative to empower fathers to become positive male figures for young boys. He spoke to WCNC’s Nick Sturdivant on how this began. (WCNC)
Listen
  • What were the biggest takeaways from the Panthers’ preseason matchup with Buffalo? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
  • Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*
     
    Fitness

    🧘‍♀️ A stretching ovation

    Amphitheater becomes a classroom for fitness
    A group of women working out near a lake with headphones on.
    Fitness at the Amp offers different types of workout classes once a month in an outdoor setting. | Photo via Evolve PR and Marketing
    You may not expect a fitness class at a massive amphitheater, but Ballantyne provides something for everyone. On select Wednesdays, workout classes will be available at The Amp, a centerpiece for live performances, festivals, and markets.

    Aug. 21 | Evening Flow with Dream Yoga & Wellness
    Experience a calming yoga session to enhance flexibility and mindfulness.

    Sept. 18 | Pilates with Solid Core
    Try Pilates to improve your core and tone muscles.

    Oct. 16 | Zumba with Deb
    It’s cardio with a rocking beat — follow the steps to break a sweat in this dance-centered workout.

    Each workout is $15 + includes free parking. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m at 11115 Upper Ave.

    Pro tip: After working out, stop by The Bowl at Ballantyne for dinner or an after-workout treat. Can’t get enough? There’s a unique workout set to 1980s VHS tapes in east Charlotte that’s worth getting the leg warmers for.
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    Answered

    On Friday we asked, “What’s the best accessory for 80s-themed workouts?”
    Two people working out to a video playing on a projector.

    The VisArt Fitness Potluck allows participants to workout to classic VHS tapes.

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    Photo via VisArt Video & Cafe

    Speaking of fitness. VisArt Video & Cafe in east Charlotte offers video rentals + weekly workouts to classic VHS tapes.

    If your want your workouts to feel like a blast from the past, here’s what you said you needed most:

    38% — Leg warmers
    38% — Neon anything
    23% — Leggings
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    If you’re visiting Park Road Shopping Center, check out Park Road Soda Shoppe for a classic American meal with a 1950s diner feel. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    I kept my lunch simple ordering a grilled chicken sandwich + I enjoyed a delicious chocolate milkshake made in front of you with real ice cream.
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