{"id":19,"date":"2020-06-15T21:16:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T21:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2021-07-07T15:39:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T15:39:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"section-2-19\" class=\" ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Queens-Park_home_header_1.jpg);background-size: cover;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><h1 id=\"headline-3-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">Queens Park<\/h1><div id=\"text_block-7-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Join the campaign to bring a Central Park to Charlotte<\/div><a id=\"link_button-9-19\" class=\"ct-link-button primary_btn modal-button\" href=\"http:\/\/\" target=\"_self\"  >Show your support<\/a><\/div><\/section>            <div class=\"oxy-modal-backdrop center \"\n                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class=\"ct-link-button oxy-close-modal\" href=\"http:\/\/\" target=\"_self\"  >Close X<\/a><div id=\"div_block-35-10\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"div_block-34-10\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><\/div><div id=\"div_block-36-10\" class=\"ct-div-block cta_bg\" ><h2 id=\"headline-37-10\" class=\"ct-headline\">Join the Movement for Queens Park<\/h2><h3 id=\"headline-38-10\" class=\"ct-headline\">Subscribe today to get the latest news and updates<\/h3><div id=\"shortcode-9-31\" class=\"ct-shortcode\" ><div role=\"form\" class=\"wpcf7\" id=\"wpcf7-f94-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19#wpcf7-f94-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"94\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" 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<\/label><\/p>\n<p><label> Email (required)<br \/>\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap your-email\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span> <\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap checkbox-444\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox wpcf7-validates-as-required\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first last\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I consent to receive updates regarding the parks progress<\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checkbox-444[]\" value=\"I consent to receive updates regarding the parks progress\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Send\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: none !important;\"><label>&#916;<textarea name=\"_wpcf7_ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_1\" name=\"_wpcf7_ak_js\" value=\"163\"\/><script>document.getElementById( \"ak_js_1\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );<\/script><\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><div id=\"text_block-40-10\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Your Email will be used to give you timely updates on the park\u2019s progress. We will not use your information for outside purposes.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <section id=\"section-11-19\" class=\" ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Intro_Hills.svg);background-size: 102% auto;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><h2 id=\"headline-12-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">An iconic park for our world-class city<\/h2><div id=\"new_columns-303-19\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-304-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"text_block-14-19\" class=\"ct-text-block primary_light_text\" ><b>Every world-class city has an iconic park that reflects the heart and soul of that city.<\/b><div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><div><div>Our parks serve an important public function by nurturing our physical and mental health; providing ample space and opportunity for our communities to connect; and by making our cities greener and more livable. Now more than ever, urban parks are a critical component of community infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-305-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"text_block-314-19\" class=\"ct-text-block primary_light_text\" >Imagine what a true centerpiece park will mean for Charlotte. Mecklenburg County\u2019s parks rank near last in the United States: 95th out of 100 major metropolitan areas. With your support, we aim to improve that in a bold way.&nbsp; We are asking for community support to get behind this initiative to help us work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Norfolk Southern to make this dream a reality.&nbsp;<br><br><b>Please sign up for our newsletter, every email we gather counts as a vote of support.&nbsp;<\/b><br><\/div><a id=\"link_button-320-19\" class=\"ct-link-button modal-button\" href=\"http:\/\/\" target=\"_self\"  >Join The Movement<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div id=\"div_block-140-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><section id=\"div_block-133-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"shortcode-137-19\" class=\"ct-shortcode\" ><div id=\"s201_slides-1-1\" class=\"s201_slides s201_slides-1\" data-s201=\"{&quot;vertical&quot;:0,&quot;sliding_behavior&quot;:&quot;drag&quot;,&quot;auto_slide&quot;:true,&quot;slide_speed&quot;:4000,&quot;slide_delay&quot;:2000}\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"s201_holder s201_slide_active\" data-part=\"holder\">\r\n\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-600x250.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"\" class=\"s201_img_holder s201_noselect\"\/><div class=\"s201_item_img s201_noselect\"><div class=\"s201_overlay_img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park.jpg')\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-600x250.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_area_after_queens_park.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"\" class=\"s201_noselect\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"s201_item_img s201_noselect\" style=\"width:50%;\"><div class=\"s201_overlay_img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park.jpg')\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park-600x250.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/railyard_before_queens_park.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"\" class=\"s201_noselect\"\/><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"s201_slider s201_style_2\" style=\"top:50%;\"><div class=\"s201_top_line\"><\/div><div class=\"s201_handle\"><div class=\"s201_left_arrow\"><\/div><div class=\"s201_right_arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"s201_bottom_line\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"section-18-19\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"div_block-19-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h2 id=\"headline-149-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">#Tracks2Trees<\/h2><div id=\"text_block-23-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" ><div>Queen's Park would be a transformation of Charlotte from a growing regional city, to a leading national city. The park makes Charlotte more livable for residents, more accomodating to culture and our communities, and more attractive to people and businesses seeking to move here.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div>Our vision is to convert the dormant railyard north of Uptown into an open verdant park. Norfolk Southern owns this land and has moved most of its operations to a new intermodal facilty by CLT airport.&nbsp;<\/div><div><br><\/div><div>The Park will accommodate amenities such as a flexible great lawn, a cultural\/arts area, and a natural area with a pond, biodiverse native plants, flowers, and varied trees.<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><section id=\"section-162-19\" class=\" ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/yellow-abstract.png);background-size: auto 1000px;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-163-19\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-164-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h2 id=\"headline-165-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">The Vision<\/h2><\/div><div id=\"div_block-166-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"text_block-167-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >The vision and renderings are a collaboration of renowned professionals in development, urban design, and architecture who volunteered their time.<div>Friends of Queen's Park would like to thank its partners at Flywheel Group, Stantec, Odell, and The Agency Marketing Group who helped visually depict this dream for Charlotte\u2019s future.<\/div><\/div><a id=\"link_text-168-19\" class=\"ct-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/team\/\" target=\"_self\"  >Meet Our Team &gt;<\/a><\/div><\/div><link rel='stylesheet' id='oxygen-unslider-css'  href='https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/oxygen\/component-framework\/vendor\/unslider\/unslider.css' type='text\/css' media='all'\/><div id=\"slider-286-19\" class=\"ct-slider ct_unique_slider_7737\" ><div class=\"oxygen-unslider-container\"><ul><li><div id=\"slide-287-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-288-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Queens-Park-28th-Street-View.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-289-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-290-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Queens-Park_above-28th-1.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-291-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-292-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Queens-Park_Pond-View.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-293-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-294-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Queens-Park_Innovation-Promenade-1-1.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-295-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-296-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/MNF_QP_City_VIew.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-297-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-298-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Queens-Park_MNF-City-Aerial-View.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-299-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-300-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Queens-Park-TechSphere_Daytime_Concept.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-301-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-302-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Queens-Park_Great-Lawn_.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><script class=\"ct-slider-script\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$('#slider-286-19.ct_unique_slider_7737 .oxygen-unslider-container:not(.unslider-horizontal,.unslider-fade)').unslider({autoplay: true, delay: 4000, animation: 'fade', speed : 750, arrows: true, nav: true, infinite: false})});<\/script><\/div><\/section><section id=\"section-25-19\" class=\" ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/park_benefits_bg.jpg);background-size: 50% auto;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><h2 id=\"headline-26-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">Park Benefits<\/h2><div id=\"text_block-28-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Queens park would benefit the following sectors:<br><\/div><div id=\"new_columns-30-19\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-31-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"div_block-42-19\" class=\"ct-div-block featuredTile\" ><img id=\"image-43-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/culture.svg\" class=\"ct-image featuredTitleImg\"\/><h5 id=\"headline-44-19\" class=\"ct-headline featuredTileTitle\">Culture &amp; Identity<\/h5><div id=\"text_block-47-19\" class=\"ct-text-block featuredTileText\" >A space for recreation, arts &amp; music festivals. Creating a natural soul for our city.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-32-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"div_block-143-19\" class=\"ct-div-block featuredTile\" ><img id=\"image-144-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Inclusivity-Community.svg\" class=\"ct-image featuredTitleImg\"\/><h5 id=\"headline-145-19\" class=\"ct-headline featuredTileTitle\">Inclusivity &amp; Community<\/h5><div id=\"text_block-146-19\" class=\"ct-text-block featuredTileText\" >&nbsp;Connecting neighborhoods &amp; people with equal access for the enrichment of all.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-33-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"div_block-49-19\" class=\"ct-div-block featuredTile\" ><img id=\"image-50-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/quality-of-life.svg\" class=\"ct-image featuredTitleImg\"\/><h5 id=\"headline-51-19\" class=\"ct-headline featuredTileTitle\">Quality of Life<\/h5><div id=\"text_block-52-19\" class=\"ct-text-block featuredTileText\" >Achieving economic growth while enhancing the enviroment and health.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-57-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><a id=\"link_button-56-19\" class=\"ct-link-button secondary_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/park-benefits\/\" target=\"_self\"  >VIEW ALL BENEFITS<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"section-63-19\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><h2 id=\"headline-64-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">By The Numbers:<\/h2><div id=\"new_columns-66-19\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-67-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img id=\"image-227-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QP-Red-Roses-drawing.png\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"div_block-198-19\" class=\"ct-div-block flowerBox\" ><h3 id=\"headline-73-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">6%<\/h3><div id=\"text_block-75-19\" class=\"ct-text-block primary_light_text\" >of Charlotte\u2019s land is used for parks and recreation. The national average is 15%.<\/div><div id=\"div_block-77-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-78-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img id=\"image-228-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QP-light-blue-flowers-drawing.png\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"div_block-203-19\" class=\"ct-div-block flowerBox\" ><h3 id=\"headline-79-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">$48<\/h3><div id=\"text_block-80-19\" class=\"ct-text-block primary_light_text\" >is spent per resident on Charlotte parks. The national average is $90.<br><\/div><div id=\"div_block-81-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-84-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img id=\"image-225-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QP-yellow-dandies-drawing.png\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"div_block-214-19\" class=\"ct-div-block flowerBox\" ><h3 id=\"headline-85-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">36%<\/h3><div id=\"text_block-86-19\" class=\"ct-text-block primary_light_text\" >of Charlotte residents live within walking distance to a park. The national average is 54%<br><\/div><div id=\"div_block-87-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"section-91-19\" class=\" ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Queens_Park_MNF_night.jpg);background-size: cover;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"div_block-94-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h2 id=\"headline-95-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">The Plan<\/h2><img id=\"image-185-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Queens_Park_MNF_night.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"text_block-97-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Our vision includes converting an underutilized railyard into greenspace for all who live in and visit Charlotte to share. Situated at the intersection of the Cross-Charlotte Trail, the Lynx Blue Line, the Rail Trail, and North Tryon Street.<br><\/div><a id=\"link_text-99-19\" class=\"ct-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/the-plan\/\" target=\"_self\"  >Read More about The Plan<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"section-194-19\" class=\" ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/charlotte-teal-terrain-abstract.png);background-size: auto 600px;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"slider-110-19\" class=\"ct-slider ct_unique_slider_5638\" ><div class=\"oxygen-unslider-container\"><ul><li><div id=\"slide-111-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><div id=\"div_block-125-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"text_block-129-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Central Park - New York City<\/div><\/div><img id=\"image-118-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/new-york.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-112-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-119-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Milliemum-Park.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"text_block-242-19\" class=\"ct-text-block labelText\" >Millennium Park - Chicago<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-113-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-121-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Piedmont-Park.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"text_block-254-19\" class=\"ct-text-block labelText\" >Piedmont Park - Atlanta<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"slide-231-19\" class=\"ct-slide\" ><img id=\"image-232-19\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queensparkclt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/San-Fransico.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><div id=\"text_block-257-19\" class=\"ct-text-block labelText\" >Golden Gate Park - San Francisco<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><script class=\"ct-slider-script\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$('#slider-110-19.ct_unique_slider_5638 .oxygen-unslider-container:not(.unslider-horizontal,.unslider-fade)').unslider({autoplay: true, delay: 3000, animation: 'horizontal', speed : 750, arrows: true, nav: true, infinite: true})});<\/script><div id=\"div_block-187-19\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h2 id=\"headline-188-19\" class=\"ct-headline\">Measuring Up<\/h2><div id=\"text_block-190-19\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Every large city in America has at least one iconic urban park. The closest thing Charlotte has is 96-acre Freedom Park. Queen\u2019s Park would be roughly twice that size and be more centrally located. 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