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Land Acquisition for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

  • When: September 9, 2024
  • Address: Woodridge Center Drive, Charlotte, NC
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: NC
  • Category: Land Use Planning
  • Size: 11.79 acres

This action approves the purchase of 11.79 acres of property located on Woodridge Center Drive for the relocation of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Aviation Division and expansion of the Special Operations Unit. The property includes a 27,341 square foot office building, space for a future helicopter hangar and pad, and room for further expansion. This is part of the department's facilities strategic plan.

Why it Matters

This acquisition supports the growth and future needs of the police department, ensuring operational effectiveness and accommodating expansion as the city grows.

Source

Applicant - City of Charlotte


City Representative - Phil Reiger, Greg Crawford, Dave Johnson


Allowed Uses: Police department facilities, expansion of special operations unit

Previous Zoning: ML-2 (heavy industrial)