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🏙️ The Iron Age

Housing, offices, retail coming to Charlotte’s “Iron District”
A rendering of Charlotte's upcoming Iron District.
The 55-acre site in South End will welcome 500 residential units, a hotel, and new office space. | Rendering via S9 Architecture
Change is coming to a prime 55-acre stretch of real estate between South End and Uptown, known as “The Iron District.”

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company confirmed developer Trammell Crow Company is leading the effort on revitalizing the mixed-use development for an upcoming project for 12 acres along Morehead Street, including:
  • 500 residential units
  • A 150-room hotel
  • 100,000 sqft of retail space
  • 150,000 sqft of office space
“We are excited to share our vision to create something unique in the Iron District, leaving a lasting legacy for the Dowd family and Charlotte Pipe associates while contributing to a vibrant future for the city of Charlotte,” said Hooper Hardison, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.

An artist rendering of the upcoming Iron District in Charlotte's South End.

The vision for The Iron District’s upcoming revitalization seeks to bring more retail attractions and foot traffic to the South End area.

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Rendering via S9 Architecture

The site will also have 1,200 parking spaces and an eventual light rail stop, offering an easy connection into Uptown, South End, Wesley Heights, Camp Greene, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Fun fact: Uptown and South End contain the largest concentration of employees and recent commercial investment in the city of Charlotte.

The former site of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry went on the market in 2023 after the company moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Oakboro, NC.

Upcoming attractions to The Iron District are already in the works, including Blume Studios, a creative hub and event space, debuting Saturday, Sept. 20.

The multi-phase development offers future opportunities for a complete urban ecosystem with mixed-use development, pocket parks + pedestrian and bike paths.

A timeline on phase one of the Iron District is TBA.
 
Events
Friday, Sept. 13
Saturday, Sept. 14
  • Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam | Saturday, Sept. 14 | NoDa Brewing Company | 2:30-10p | $25-$150 | Kick off the Panthers season with a full day of live music from bands like Moon Taxi + get autographs from Panthers legends.
  • Nebel’s Alley Night Market | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 4-9 p.m. | Nebel’s Alley Night Market | Cost of purchase | Shop local vendors while under the starts in the heart of South End.
  • Turnpike Troubadours | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Amp Ballantyne | $154-$307 | Enjoy an evening of live country music from the Oklahoma-based band.
Sunday, Sept. 15
  • Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Chargers | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $61-$600 | Cheer for the Panthers as they play their first home game of the season.
  • Wine About Books | Sept. 15 | 3:30-8 p.m. | The Auto Pour | $10-$20 | Sip wine while mingling with guest authors and hear live readings of their latest work.
  • Meghan Trainor | The Timeless Tour | Sept. 15 | PNC Music Pavilion | 6:30 p.m. | $29-$99 | Be “All About That Bass” when the pop singer performs live.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Prepare for a potentially rainy start to your work week on Monday. Meteorologist Brad Panovich is monitoring when showers will return. (WCNC)
Development
  • Developers Terwilliger Pappas and AvalonBay are planning to transform five acres at 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd. into a 360-unit apartment community. The project called Avalon Carmel Commons will have one-, two- and three-bedroom units + a parking deck. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Community
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport will host informational sessions and public hearings on a proposed plan to mitigate noise pollution: Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus and Thursday, Sept. 19 meeting will be at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte. Both sessions go 6-8 p.m. (The Charlotte Observer)
Watch
  • The historic Leeper Wyatt building in Dilworth successfully moved 750 ft from South Boulevard to its new location on Cleveland Avenue. Check out CLTtoday’s experience during the blockbuster relocation.
Theater
  • It won’t be quiet Uptown. The Broadway sensation “Hamilton” returns to Charlotte from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 2 at Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets are now available.
Sports
  • There are affordable tickets available for the Carolina Panthers’ home opener. Vividseats and Ticketmaster are posting seats lower than $30. The Panthers face the Los Angeles Chargers at Bank of America Stadium this Sunday at 1 p.m. (WBTV)
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  • Speaking of the Panthers...can they rebound from their Week 1 loss? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Community

    🦺 A little trash, plenty of treasure

    Rail Trail cleanups create community, beautify South End
    A group of people posing with reflector vests and trash pickers.
    With supplies donated by Keep Charlotte Beautiful, 100+ volunteers are outfitted with the tools to clean up near the Rail Trail. | Photo via South End Social
    The first Rail Trail Cleanup of the fall season is about to kick off in South End. More than 100 volunteers will gather to pick up litter before celebrating their efforts. It’s all thanks to organizer Mike Martelette of South End Social.

    “We have people from all over the city come,” said Martelette. “We’re doing something good for the neighborhood, getting small businesses involved, and having fun.”

    South End Social partners with US Bank and South End to host the seasonal three-part series. Per each series, volunteers have collected ~one ton of litter.

    Afterwards, volunteers celebrate at an appreciation event at The Union — earning a free drink plus the chance to win prizes from 25+ local businesses.

    Mark your calendars:
    Saturday, Sep. 28
    Saturday, Oct. 19
    Saturday, Nov. 23

    Editor’s note: Registration is encouraged to participate. Volunteers can meet at the New Bern Light Rail Station between 10-11 a.m.
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    CLT_Jack VanderToll

    Today’s edition by:
    Jack

    From the editor

    City Editors Jack and Maria smile with the Leeper Wyatt building being relocated in the background.

    I can’t recall ever before seeing a 121-year old building on wheels rolling up the street. City Editor Maria and I had a blast covering the relocation of the Leeper Wyatt building yesterday morning.

    And thank you Reigning Doughnuts for the much-needed coffee.
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