CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 5, 2019) – The City of Charlotte is celebrating its 250th anniversary and its commitment to completing 250 placemaking projects through the Placemaking Grant program. The Placemaking Grant is a community-building initiative that will support quick-win, transformative projects throughout the city to create and enhance community vibrancy, safety and identity through:
- Activation of leftover and/or underutilized spaces
- Streetscape improvements
- Art and beautification efforts
- Creation of community gathering spaces
The Placemaking Grant builds upon opportunities presented in the city's Placemaking Hub, which provides toolkits to inspire and guide placemaking efforts. The grant has a total pool of $50,000. The city received 78 Letters of Intent for the grant totaling more than $608,000 in requested funds. The following projects have been awarded funding and are expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2019.
| Project Name | Project | Applicant | Location | Grant Awarded |
| CLT 250 Park Selfie Stations | Selfie Stations | ACSM Inc. | Various | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Queen Crown Bike Rack | Custom Bike Rack | Collingwood Neighborhood | Collingwood | $1,640 |
| Oaklawn Park - Paint the Pavement | Painted Traffic Circles | Oaklawn Park Community Improvement Organization | Oaklawn Park | $2,500 |
| Plaza Midwood Placemaking 2018 | Alley Enhancements, Murals and Signal Cabinet Wraps | Plaza Midwood Merchants | Plaza Midwood | $7,000 |
| StoneBridge Church Community | Pocket Park | StoneBridge Church Community | Prosperity Church | $7,000 |
| The Bus Stops Here | Bus Stop Mural | India association of Charlotte | Westover Hills & Revolution Park | $2,555 |
| The Madison Park-Way Centerpiece Project @ Wedgewood and Seneca | Painted Intersection/Crosswalk | Madison Park Homeowners Association | Madison Park | $950 |
| University City Pop-up Pocket Park | Pocket Park | University City Foundation | University City | $4,000 |
| West Side Community Gathering Place | Pocket Park & Public Makers Space | West Side CLT | Enderly Park | $10,000 |
| Wildflowers on 12 | Wall Mural | Melissa Wineman | Sunnyside & Belmont | $3,855 |
Keep an eye out for additional placemaking initiatives popping up throughout the city. Visit charlottenc.gov/placemaking or contact Monica Holmes for more information about the program.
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