Conceptual view of the proposed development at the end of Sunnyside Avenue looking toward Piedmont Street. Rendering: City of Charlotte planning documents/Republic Metropolitan
A mixed-use development along Central Avenue calls for up to 315 multi-family units and 5,000 square feet of commercial space on the Skyla Credit Union headquarters site.
The project would help justify the Silver Line by plopping a large population of new residents (aka potential riders) directly along the future light rail.
The developer is also promising a public plaza and shared-use path near the route.
Between the lines: Republic Metropolitan's site plans reach heights of up to 85 feet fronting Central Avenue and drop off to 50 feet closer to the single-family neighborhood along Sunnyside Avenue, according to city planning documents.
Zoom out: The San Francisco-based developer is also working on the mixed-use development at Charlotte Gateway Station, a private-public project, alongside The Spectrum Companies.
What's next: Charlotte City Council is holding a public hearing tonight and will vote on the rezoning in the coming months.
