The Charlotte City Council has approved Rezoning Petition 2024-102 by Drakeford Communities, changing the zoning of an 11.9-acre site from Neighborhood 1-A (N1-A) to Neighborhood 2-A Conditional (N2-A(CD)). The rezoning allows for the construction of 70 townhome-style residential units, supporting Charlotte’s efforts to increase housing options in high-demand areas. The development will include enhanced connectivity with a new public street network, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and coordination with Mecklenburg County to dedicate an easement for a future McIntyre Creek Greenway connection. The site is located near a neighborhood center, with planned pedestrian and bike improvements linking the community to commercial services. The project also includes significant streetscape upgrades, such as an 8-foot planting strip, a 12-foot multi-use path along Sunset Road, and recessed visitor parking along public streets.
This rezoning addresses the housing gap in Charlotte by providing new workforce housing options near existing retail and transit corridors. The development enhances walkability, expands public infrastructure, and supports long-term urban growth initiatives.