Eastland Park Schematic Concept (November 2023):

The proposed park concept includes two lawn areas (one artificial and one natural turf with terraced seating), walking trails, covered picnic and performance areas, a restroom, playground with hillside play, sprayground, a multi-purpose court area (that can accommodate basketball, futsal, and hockey), skatable elements, seating, and landscaping. Adjacent to the park is a parcel for future private development. You can download a pdf of this graphic below in the Documents Section. 

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Please share any questions or comments you have about the proposed Eastland Park Schematic Concept Plan.

 

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The design concept review survey has closed, but we we still want to hear from you! Share any ideas or comments that you have about the project or design process here.

Closed for Comments

Summary of Community Input to Date (May 2023):

Two Proposed Park Concepts (May 2023):

Concept A: 

Concept B:

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Which park concept shows your favorite PLAY uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.

Which park concept shows your favorite PLAY uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.
Concept B
58%
Concept A
42%
Closed to responses | 175 Responses

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Which park concept shows your favorite ACTIVE recreation uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.

Which park concept shows your favorite ACTIVE recreation uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.
Concept B
56%
Concept A
44%
Closed to responses | 88 Responses

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Which park concept shows your favorite PASSIVE uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.

Which park concept shows your favorite PASSIVE uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.
Concept B
55%
Concept A
45%
Closed to responses | 73 Responses

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Which park concept shows your favorite CIVIC uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.

Which park concept shows your favorite CIVIC uses within the design? Tell us why in the comments.
Concept B
63%
Concept A
37%
Closed to responses | 67 Responses

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Which park concept is your overall favorite and why? Tell us in the comments.

Which park concept is your overall favorite and why? Tell us in the comments.
Concept B
65%
Concept A
35%
Closed to responses | 71 Responses

Site History

Eastland Mall was a prominent destination in East Charlotte at Central Avenue and North Sharon Amity Road that inlcuded a million square feet of retail space, four anchor stores, and a skating rink from 1975 to the mid-1990s. After the Mall's decline, it closed in 2010. The City of Charlotte bought the 80-acre property in 2012 and demolished the mall in 2013. In 2016, the city sold 11 acres of the site to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for a K-8 partial magnet school. After years of evaluating development proposals for the remainder of the site, the City selected Crosland Southeast as the Master Developer for the site in 2018. 

More informtation: https://www.charlottemagazine.com/a-look-inside-the-past-and-future-of-eastland/

 

 

Eastland Yards Development

The redvelopment of the ~80 acre Eastland Mall site in East Charlotte is being led by Crosland Southeast in partnership with the City of Charlotte. Potential uses for the site include residential, office, retail, hotel, and sports and community facilities. The site was rezoned (2020-027) from B-1S(CD), CC, MUDD-O, B-1 (CD) to MUDD-O, MX-2(INNOV) with 5-year vested rights, and included a committment to provide a minimum of 2 acres for a public park on the site. The first phase of development is expected to open in 2024. More information: https://www.envisioneastland.com/

Eastland Park Site

Project Survey

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What is your Vision for Eastland Park? Rank the following elements from 1st to 4th to show your priorities.

What is your Vision for Eastland Park? Rank the following elements from 1st to 4th to show your priorities.
Closed to responses | 87 Responses

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What park amenities and elements would you prioritize in the development of Eastland Park? Select your top 5 choices.

What park amenities and elements would you prioritize in the development of Eastland Park? Select your top 5 choices.
Walking/Skating loop
50%
Playground/play area
49%
Fountain/sprayground
46%
Restrooms
46%
Amphitheater
41%
Outdoor seating/dining
39%
Arbor/shade structure
34%
Public art
32%
Sport Courts
31%
Open lawn area
29%
Outdoor games
24%
Large plaza
18%
Other (Provide details in the Comments below)
17%
Exercise equipment
12%
Closed to responses | 103 Responses

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What type of programs would you like to see at Eastland Park?

What type of programs would you like to see at Eastland Park?
Special Events/Concerts
88%
Food Trucks
74%
Environmental Education
53%
Ice Skating
46%
Fitness/Yoga
38%
Other (Provide details in the Comments below)
8%
Closed to responses | 98 Responses

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Share your favorite memory or story about East Charlotte or Eastland Mall.

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Do you have any comments, questions or information you'd like to share?

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* Would you like to provide your contact information for future project updates?

Additional questions? Contact:

Katie Lloyd, Senior Planner

Katie.Lloyd@MeckNC.gov or 980-266-0691