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To: Charlotte City Council & Mecklenburg County Commissioners

Transforming Nations Ford: Design Challenge

Photo by Ignacio Brosa on Unsplash
During the development of parcel 20517125, a 15-acre parcel at the intersection of England and E. Arrowood, residents of the area strongly urge the City of Charlotte to:

Sell any acres that cannot be developed from the parcel to Mecklenburg County for $1. Mecklenburg County will develop a pocket park for community use with basketball courts, soccer fields, a playground, a skate park, pickleball, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Designate a portion of the mixed-used commercial spaces for non-profits, including ourBRIDGE for Kids, Despierta and the Urban League of Central Carolinas Alternatives to Violence Program, ATV, and subsidize the rent to those groups for $1 annually. These organizations have a robust intergenerational focus and can aid in cultivating a region where every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, can flourish within the 28273, 28277, 28217, and 28210 zip codes.

Check out Transforming Nations Ford's website to learn more about our efforts and why governmental agencies must invest in Nations Ford. 

Why is this important?

This initiative is significant as it addresses the needs of the youth population and the high rate of violent crimes in the area, which is significantly higher than the county average. Tailored support from the above non-profits and increased investment by governmental agencies can ensure that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can thrive.

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2024-08-05 17:34:02 -0400

📢 Exciting Update for Transforming Nations Ford Supporters! 🌟
Join us on September 9th at the City Council Public Forum, where we'll share our petition and explain why investment in our community is crucial.

🎉 Thanks to your support, we have secured over 500 signatures on our online and paper petitions! Please continue to share the petition and encourage Charlotte residents to sign.

🌐 Visit our live website to learn why investment is needed to Transform Nations Ford. https://www.transformingnationsford.org/news

Let's continue to push for positive change together! #TransformNationsFord #CommunitySupport #InvestInOurFuture

2024-05-13 16:48:36 -0400

100 signatures reached

2024-04-16 10:53:29 -0400

50 signatures reached

2024-04-13 06:46:21 -0400

25 signatures reached

2024-03-22 20:09:39 -0400

10 signatures reached