You’ve probably heard the rumblings of development plans for the Mallard Pointe Shopping Center, directly across from the light rail’s J.W. Clay Station.
Initially coined as “the new University Main Street” by Charlotte-based Cambridge Properties via a recent Axios Charlotte article, the project would redevelop the almost 15-acre property into usable space for students and the public alike.
Recently reimagined by University City Partners, Perkins&Will, StreetPlans and the Congress of New Urbanism, the project would center around an outdoor space likened to a town square. Visualized as a gathering place for the community and flanked by mixed-use development on most sides, the University City Square would further define UNC Charlotte’s connectivity to the area.
An inviting “great lawn” is the epicenter of the redevelopment, including an emphasis on walkability, with areas for various activities. Think food trucks, commerce stalls and small artisan markets with shady places to relax and enjoy local fare.