DeArmon Road Complete Street Improvements

Announcement

Oct. 16, 2024 - City real estate representatives are currently working to complete acquisitions. During the real estate phase, the city acquires the property rights needed to build and maintain the improvements identified during the design phase.

Project typeNeighborhoods
Project budget$22 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 phaseReal Estate Acquisition

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

Rendering of a cross-section of the street after project completion. For illustrative purposes only.

Vicinity Map

aerial map depicting DeArmon Road with a yellow line

Project Contacts

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

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