Culture & Identity
Charlotte is missing an outdoor venue for large public events near uptown. Think of music festivals, arts fairs, and other special events.
Charlotte is missing an outdoor venue for large public events near uptown. Think of music festivals, arts fairs, and other special events.
Queen's Park will connect people to people. It will strengthen the bonds and connections in our community. Historically, the north and west side of the city has been underserved, its neighborhood parks underfunded. Queens Park will replace the barrier created by the railyard, linking neighborhoods, like Lockwood and Druid Hills, to the Lynx light rail and neighborhoods such as NoDa and Plaza Midwood.
The transformation of the railyard could provide an opportunity for a public-private partnership to create more affordable housing on the edge of the park.
The park will increase equity and be an inclusive space for all Charlotteans to gather.
In the wake of the quarantine, we are realizing now more than ever the importance of shared green space and community.