Charlotte's first Wegmans will be roughly the size of two standard Harris Teeters. Rendering: Courtesy of Wegmans
Wegmans has chosen Ballantyne to open its first Charlotte store in late 2026.
Why it matters: Wegmans' expansion here will appeal to the many transplants who landed in the Charlotte area but have deeply missed roaming the aisles of this New York-based grocer.
The latest: In August, construction will kick off on the approximately 110,000-square-foot store and its 600-plus-space parking lot. Site work already started in January.
📍 On North Community House Road, on the east side of Ballantyne, a half-mile from The Bowl.
What's next: Wegmans is already scouting locations for its next North Carolina stores.
The Ballantyne Townhomes at Elm offer two or three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Photo: Courtesy of Northwood Ravin
Charlotte developer Northwood Ravin recently opened the Ballantyne Townhomes at Elm, a 17-unit build-to-rent community.
Why it matters: Build-to-rent housing is a growing trend that offers an alternative for people who want more space than an apartment but aren't ready to buy, as Axios previously reported.
A property like this adds diversity to Ballantyne's housing options, which are predominantly single-family homes.
Oro Ballantyne is on Bowl Street and within walking distance of The Amp Ballantyne. Rendering: Courtesy of Northwood
Oro Ballantyne, a 356-unit luxury apartment building rising at the center of The Bowl, will be south Charlotte's tallest residential tower.
Why it matters: The 26-story project will introduce permanent residents — and a steady customer base — to all the new businesses at The Bowl. Plus, it creates a potential close-by living option for office workers.
The latest: Pre-leasing has already begun for the mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, townhomes and penthouses, ranging from 616 to 2,109 square feet.
The list of snazzy amenities includes a coffee bar, co-working space, a rooftop indoor and outdoor bar for resident events, a hidden speakeasy, and a golf simulator.
What's next: Oro is expected to start welcoming residents this fall.
Evoke Living at Ballantyne will have nine one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom units, and 17 three-bedroom units. Photo: Courtesy of Crosland Southeast
Crosland Southeast is building some of south Charlotte's first affordable housing on city-owned land in Ballantyne.
Why it matters: This $24 million project will have 60 units, serving households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income.
The latest: Crosland Southeast tells Axios it is about 17% complete with construction. Framing has started on one building, and work is scheduled to begin on the second in June.
What's next: Evoke Living will open in February 2026. The entire project should finish by the end of March 2026.
📍 Providence Road West and Ballancroft Parkway.
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Thanks to Laura Barrero for editing this newsletter and Khalid Adad for copy editing.
