SouthPark CNIP Projects

SPAN worked with the City of Charlotte and key stakeholders to identify infrastructure projects that could be funded through a $15 million bond package approved in 2017. This marked the first major public infrastructure investment dedicated to the SouthPark area and recognized the importance of protecting and strengthening one of Charlotte’s most significant economic and tax-generating districts. Working with neighborhood leaders and residents, SPAN helped establish a set of community priorities to guide infrastructure investments and identified key projects to be funded over the next five years. These projects are helping to ensure the continued vitality of our residential neighborhoods and commercial centers.

Community priorities included:

  • Supporting the continued evolution of SouthPark as a mixed-use activity center with safe and convenient access for all modes of transportation.
  • Improving bicycle and pedestrian connections between surrounding neighborhoods and the commercial core.
  • Creating a “park once” environment by making it easier to walk, bike, and use transit within the district.
  • Expanding access to existing parks and green spaces while increasing public open space throughout the area.
  • Supporting the density, vibrancy, and strong sense of place envisioned for Charlotte’s mixed-use activity centers.

This collaborative planning effort helped establish a long-term vision for public investments that continue to shape SouthPark into one of Charlotte’s premier urban destinations.

Based on the above priorities, the following projects were selected. Click on the links below for information about a specific project or SouthPark CNIP 2021 for summary of projects.

  • Backlot Trail-Phase 1.  (Completed 2023)The project included a pedestrian pathway through county-owned property on the east side of Park Rd across from Park Rd. Park, and a pedestrian crosswalk and beacon on Park Dr. South and Park Rd. to allow residents to more safely connect to the Cross Charlotte greenway trail (located behind Park Rd. Park).
  • Barclay Downs Sidewalks.( Completed 2021) The .6 mile project includes new sidewalks and street trees on the east side of Barclay Downs Dr. from Runnymede Ln. to Scofield Rd. Total project cost was $2.5M. A community celebration was held Oct. 2021 with the Barclay Downs HOA and the Hazel Apartments to celebrate the completion of the project. Zom Living contributed $225,000 towards this project as a condition of their rezoning.
  • Briar Creek Greenway Wayfinding. (Not completed)  
  • SouthPark Loop (In Process). When completed, this 3-mile urban trail will connect SouthPark shopping centers and allow residents to walk to adjacent restaurants, retailers and service uses. Key  segments  include:
    • Carnegie Blvd. segment between Sharon and Cameron Valley was funded as part of the Apex rezoning. Complete.
    • Rexford Rd segment (from Sharon Rd. to Roxborough Rd) was approved as part of a rezoning and is partially complete. Partially Complete (The final segment will be done in conjunction with the planned grocery store project).
    • Cameron Valley Pkwy Segment along Fairview was funded as part of the Phillips Place rezoning and will begin construction in 2027.
    • Barclay Downs Dr. segment between Fairview and The Barclays at SouthPark was funded as part of the Towers at SouthPark rezoning. Underway (current phase includes crosswalk and traffic signal on Fairview.)

Additional Information about  the SouthPark Loop

Reports