Title
Eastland Redevelopment - Sports and Entertainment
Action
Action:
A. Consider the Jobs and Economic Development Committee's ranking and select Council's preferred redevelopment proposal for the eastern 29 acres of the former Eastland Mall site, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate any agreements or documents necessary to move forward with the proposal chosen by City Council.
Body
Committee Chair:
Malcom Graham, Jobs and Economic Development
Staff Resource(s):
Tracy Dodson, City Manager's Office
Todd DeLong, Economic Development
Explanation
* The Jobs and Economic Development (J&ED) Committee referred to full Council the discussion on two proposals to redevelop 29 acres of city-owned property, the eastern portion of the former Eastland Mall site. The Committee ranked QC East @ Eastland Yards as the top proposal followed by Eastland Yards Indoor Sports Complex.
* During the Council Committee Discussions on August 7, 2023, the J&ED Chair requested Council to consider action at the next Council Business Meeting.
* The city has been working with the community and stakeholders to determine the best use for 29 acres of city-owned land at the former Eastland Mall site.
* Upon receipt of an unsolicited proposal in December 2022 for the eastern portion of the site, staff issued a public notice in January 2023 requesting other interested parties to submit their proposal by February 6, 2023.
* Ongoing community engagement for this site has included small focus groups, larger community groups, and digital outreach via email, surveys, and the city's website.
* Through these various engagement efforts, central themes have occurred around creating a destination for East Charlotte, sparking growth for the area, and the desire to include active recreation uses such as soccer fields, amateur sports, etc.
* The city received feedback throughout the summer of 2023 via an online questionnaire. The feedback re-confirmed the principles for redevelopment and import...
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