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Charlotte Urban Design Center

The Charlotte Urban Design Center's mission is to advance the quality of Charlotte's built environment and bring public awareness to the importance of urban design. The center reveals how design influences quality of life and economic resilience, and advocates for great public places in a livable city.

The Charlotte Planning, Design and & Development Department formed the Charlotte Urban Design Center in 2020 to consolidate its urban design consultation, placemaking and community engagement services under one roof.

All in 2040 Center City Vision Plan

Charlotte Center City Partners, with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, invite the public for comment on the DRAFT All in 2040 Center City Vision Plan at the Public Comment portion of the City Council Meeting on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 5 P.M.

Interested in speaking at the meeting? You may sign up by contacting the City Clerk about item 15-16773 by phone at 704.336.2248, by email at cityclerk@charlottenc.gov or through the City Cleck's website.

Due to Covid-19, the meeting schedule accommodates a virtual meeting environment. Meetings can be viewed on the Government Channel, City’s Facebook Page, or City’s YouTube page.

What is the Plan?

The draft Center City Vision Plan articulates our community’s aspirations for how the heart of our city and county should evolve over the next 20 years. The plan includes innovative, authentic and transformative recommendations and strategies to help bring the vision to life.

All in 2040 Center City Vision Plan

Due to Covid-19, the meeting schedule accommodates a virtual meeting environment. Meetings can be viewed on the Government Channel, City’s Facebook Page, or City’s YouTube page.

What is the Plan?

On the Boards

Learn more about the diverse projects we are actively working on across the city of Charlotte.

Young transit riders provide feedback on TOD planning at a pop-up event.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Connect with us at one of our upcoming events or workshops.

Partner with Us

Opportunities to partner with the Charlotte Urban Design Center are always popping up! Learn how you can get involved with the Charlotte Urban Design Center.

People Make Cities

Find in-depth storytelling and thought leadership from our team on the People Make Cities blog.

South End Studio

The Charlotte Urban Design Center - South End Studio is the city's hub for engaging the community around urban design and placemaking. It is a space where residents, artists and community organizations can access the City of Charlotte's planning and urban design resources and staff in a single location.

Although the opening of a refreshed studio space has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Charlotte Urban Design Center continues to provide its full breadth of services virtually. Please email a member of the staff to learn more about the center's projects and services.

The Charlotte Urban Design Center - South End Studio
1507 Camden Road
Charlotte, N.C. 28203