WHO WE ARE
The SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods (SPAN) is a voluntary coalition of neighborhood, condominium, townhome, and civic associations throughout the SouthPark area (see our membership map under the MEMBERS tab).
SPAN provides a forum for sharing information, discussing issues that affect our communities, and collaborating on solutions to common challenges. By bringing neighborhood leaders together, SPAN promotes communication, coordination, and advocacy while serving as a unified voice in discussions with elected officials, government agencies, developers, businesses, and other stakeholders.
Because SPAN’s membership represents a diverse range of neighborhoods and interests, there are occasions when significant differences of opinion exist on a particular issue. In these situations, the SPAN Board may choose not to take an official position. Individual member organizations are encouraged to communicate their views directly to elected officials, city staff, developers, and other decision-makers. SPAN will make every effort to ensure that the full range of member perspectives and concerns is shared and considered throughout the decision-making process.
Mission
We are the “span” connecting SouthPark neighborhoods with the stakeholders shaping the future of our community. Our mission is to encourage thoughtful development, strengthen connections between neighborhoods and the SouthPark commercial district, and promote projects and policies that enhance residents’ quality of life. By working together, SPAN helps communicate neighborhood concerns to elected officials, public agencies, and developers while providing residents with a stronger voice in decisions affecting the future of SouthPark.
Bylaws
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History
The SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods (SPAN) was established in 2017 to provide SouthPark residents with a stronger voice in shaping the future of their community. Its formation was inspired by a 2016 report prepared by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), which recommended creating an organization that could work collaboratively with local government, businesses, developers, and residents to enhance the SouthPark commercial district, strengthen connections among neighborhoods, and address economic, social, transportation, and quality-of-life issues affecting the area.
In response to these recommendations, leaders from six SouthPark homeowner associations came together to form SPAN as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization. Since its founding, SPAN has grown into a broad coalition of homeowner, civic, condominium and townhome associations committed to informed civic engagement, neighborhood collaboration, and constructive community advocacy.
Today, SPAN represents 37 residential associations throughout the SouthPark area and serves as a forum for communication, education, advocacy, and collective action on issues affecting the community. We also represent several neighborhoods without formal representation
Membership
Membership in SPAN is open to any neighborhood, civic, homeowner, townhome, or condominium association located within the SouthPark area. Residential areas without a formal organization are also welcome to participate.
Each member organization appoints a representative to serve as its primary contact with SPAN. Representatives attend bi-monthly meetings, receive regular updates regarding development proposals, transportation initiatives, public meetings, and other matters affecting the SouthPark area, and are encouraged to share this information with their boards and neighbors.
Members are also encouraged to bring issues, concerns, and opportunities to SPAN’s attention so they can be discussed and addressed collaboratively.
For additional information about membership, please contact us at info@spancharlotte.org.
2025-26 Board
Board members can be reached by emailing our general information email (info@spancharlotte.org).