Who We Are
The SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods is a voluntary collaboration of neighborhoods and condominium associations in the SouthPark area. SPAN provides a forum for sharing information; for the discussion of issues affecting various neighborhoods and for collaboration on solutions; and for unified communication with government officials.

Vision

SouthPark is known for its vibrant, accessible, residential neighborhoods with green spaces, high-quality infrastructure and a strong sense of community connected by a completed urban trail system that emphasizes walking, cycling, and other alternative forms of transportation.

 Mission

The SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods (SPAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advocate for the continued health and vibrancy of our residential neighborhoods by providing a forum for residents to share ideas and concerns and by collaborating with stakeholders to find solutions to growth-related issues that impact residents’ quality of life.

Bylaws

History of Organization
The organization was established in response to a 2016 Urban Land Institute (ULI) report that highlighted the need for a stronger, more coordinated residential voice in the SouthPark area that could work more effectively with local government, businesses and developers to improve the commercial area and better connect existing neighborhoods. SPAN provides a unified voice to address and protect common interests and quality of life issues shared by all SouthPark residents. Membership is voluntary and open to any civic, homeowner or condominium association within the SouthPark area (see map of area) as well as residential neighborhoods that do not have a formal homeowner representation. SPAN provides a forum for sharing information and for collaboration on solutions to issues affecting our SouthPark neighborhoods.

Activities
SPAN is working with various stakeholders within the city and private sector on several projects to enhance the quality of life within the SouthPark area and connect neighborhoods to the commercial core. Specific areas of focus include:

EDUCATION/NETWORKING/EVENT COMMITTEE 

  • Coordinate workshops for members.
  • Coordinate networking events such as our “Stitch Together SouthPark”.
  • Work with partners to develop events to promote SouthPark neighborhoods.

CULTURAL/OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE 

  • Advocate for programming and infrastructure improvements at Park Rd Park.
  • Work with partners to develop new parklets, placemaking projects or trails to connect neighborhoods to the SouthPark commercial area.
  • Work with the City to facilitate trail connections and signage.

PLANNING/REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

  • Review and recommend changes to align rezoning petitions with our vision and mission.
  • Review and recommend changes to adopted land use or zoning ordinances to align with our vision and mission.
  • Work with members to identify new “community benefits” to be funded by public or private sector.
  • Work with members to to identify projects to be funded through the $10M bond and oversee implementation.
  • Participate in meetings about proposed changes to the UDO.
  • Work with SPCP to refine the SouthPark vision plan and South Charlotte small area plan.
  • Speak at public hearings and provide letters of support for petitions that align with goals.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 

  • Work with members to identify and secure funding for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements such as speed limits, bicycle lanes, humps, sidewalks, crosswalks, and signals.
  • Work with partners to develop alternative transportation options in or around SouthPark.
  • Work with members to improve traffic congestion and vehicular safety