Craven Thomas Road/Robert Helms Road Streetscape

Announcement

Sept. 21, 2023 - Construction is complete and the project is now in the warranty phase. All work is guaranteed by the contractor for a minimum of one year. General Services will perform inspections at the 6- and 11-month marks in order to identify any defects the contractor should correct at no cost before final acceptance of the project by the city. The city thanks you for your patience.

Project typeNeighborhoods
Project budget$4 million (includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right-of-way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping)
Project phaseComplete

"Balancing Rock" and "Cornerstones" public art installations by artist Robert Tully

part of the Prosperity Village Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP)

Project Overview

Between 2014 and 2020, voters approved $120 million for the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP). This project was selected as one of the projects to move forward under the Prosperity Village CNIP.

This project includes the design and installation of streetscape beautification to Craven Thomas Road and Robert Helms Road, off the I-485/Prosperity Church Road exit. The streetscape will include widening of the existing sidewalk to a multiuse path, trees/shrubs, resting areas, installation of artwork, bus stop shelter and plaza and street- and pedestrian-scale lighting. The Arts & Science Council orchestrated the art process, hiring the artist Robert Tully, and coordinating with him throughout the planning and design phases.

Project Goals

To increase connectivity across the I-485 corridor
To create a gateway and community identify
To improve pedestrian safety
To encourage multimodal transportation
Streetscape beautification

Public Involvement

The following public meetings were held during the planning and design phases. No other public meetings are scheduled to occur for this project.

Public meeting on April 26, 2018 at Prosperity Presbyterian Church
Public workshop on August 29, 2017 at Crossway Community Church
Online public charrette (January 30 - February 17, 2017)
Community Charrette on December 7, 2016 at Crossway Community Church

Project Contacts

Kristie Kennedy, EI
Senior Engineering Project Manager
General Services
704.591.3954
kristie.kennedy@charlottenc.gov

Dan Neal
Construction Inspector
General Services
704.634.9213
dd.neal@charlottenc.gov

Charlenea Duncan
Community Engagement Specialist
Housing & Neighborhood Services
704.336.2173
charlenea.duncan@charlottenc.gov