Urban Design

​Yellow Swings

​Design

We collaborate in the design of projects, provide design review, and contribute design expertise to area plans, master plans, vision plans, and community investment plans. We also develop design standards and guidelines for rezoning plans and new development.

Area Plans, Master Plans, and Vision Plans

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Gateway Multi-Modal Station/Planning/UrbanDesign/Design Photos/Gateway Sta Photo 2.jpg
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North Tryon Vision Plan/Planning/UrbanDesign/Design Photos/N Tryon Vision Photo 1.jpg
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​Community Investment Plan Projects

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​Design Standards/Guidelines/Reviews

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​Design Services​

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Branding and Identity
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​Urban Design Staff

Grant Meacci, PLA, LEED AP

Interim Assistant Planning Director, Urban Design Center
Grant.Meacci@CharlotteNC.gov
704-336-8308

Lorna Allen, PLA

Principal Planner + Urban Designer
Lorna.Allen@CharlotteNC.gov
704-336-8321

Erin Chantry, LEED AP ND, CNU-A

Principal Planner + Urban Designer
Erin.Chantry@CharlotteNC.gov
704-432-4493

Monica Holmes, AICP, CNU-A

Planning Manager, Placemaking Program
Monica.Holmes@CharlotteNC.gov
704-336-8316

Rachel Stark, PLA

Senior Principal Planner + Urban Designer
Rachel.Stark@CharlotteNC.gov
704-336-8319