SouthPark (Charlotte neighborhood)

SouthPark is an area edge city in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Its name is derived from the upscale SouthPark Mall, which opened on February 12, 1970.[4] At nearly 1.8 million square feet, SouthPark Mall is the largest shopping mall in Charlotte and all of North Carolina.

For other uses, see South Park (disambiguation).
SouthPark
Edge city
SouthPark area in Charlotte with the Piedmont Center complex and part of the east side of SouthPark Mall
Nickname(s): 
Barclay Downs, Beverly Woods, Foxcroft, and Sharon Woods
Location in Charlotte
Coordinates: 35.14845°N 80.83091°W / 35.14845; -80.83091
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountyMecklenburg County
CityCharlotte
Council District6
Neighborhood Profile Areas7, 31, 42, 44, 133, 143, 210, 213, 358, 359
Government
 • City CouncilKenny Smith[1] (R)
Area
 • Edge city8.0 acres (3.2 ha)
 • Land8.0 sq mi (21 km2)
 • Urban
8.0 sq mi (21 km2)
Population
 (2015)[3]
 • Edge city17,765
 • Density2,200/sq mi (860/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
28210
28209, 28210, 28211, 28226
Area code(s)704 and 980
Quality of Life Dashboard

The area is geographically centered at the intersection of Fairview Road and Sharon Road in the south central sector of the city, about six miles south of Uptown Charlotte. In addition to being home to the mall, SouthPark is also a residential area and one of the larger business districts in Charlotte.[5] SouthPark is typical of the mixed-use developments found in many larger cities. Seventeen photographs of the area around South Park and Phillips Place, taken in the year 2000, are displayed as part of an exhibit on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Story website.[6]

History

The neighborhood was once a part of a 3,000-acre (1,200 ha) farm owned by former North Carolina Governor Cameron Morrison.[5] Directly adjacent to SouthPark Mall is Morrison Boulevard, which connects SouthPark with the Barclay Downs neighborhood.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
200015,321—
201016,5498.0%
Est. 201517,7657.3%
[3]

As of 2010, SouthPark had a population of 16,549. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 89.1% White American, 3.7% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian American, and 1.6% of some other race. Hispanic or Latino American of any race made up 3.1% of the population. The median household income for the area was $90,851.[7]

Transportation infrastructure

Mass transit

The following buses from the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) serve SouthPark:[8]

  • #19 (Park Road)
  • #20 (Sharon Road)
  • #29 (UNC Charlotte/Crosstown)
  • #30 (Woodlawn/Crosstown)
  • #57 (Archdale/SouthPark)

SouthPark serves as a transit hub with the SouthPark Community Transit Center, which is located on the parking deck of the SouthPark Mall, between Belk and Dillard's. The hub also serves as a transfer point to several stations along the Lynx Blue Line light rail.

Roads

Fairview Road (which turns into Tyvola Road), Colony Road, Park Road, Sharon Road, Sharon Lane, and Morrison Boulevard are important thoroughfares in SouthPark. Interstate 77 also serves SouthPark via Tyvola Road. The area relies on car traffic and congestion can be an issue during the day.

Economy

SouthPark is the home to the Fortune 300 company Nucor, as well as Dixon Hughes Goodman, National Gypsum, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, AmWINS Group, Carolinas AGC and Piedmont Natural Gas. Fluor, Bank of America Mortgage, First Citizens Bank, SunTrust Banks [9] and CSX have major divisional operations located in SouthPark. The area is also home to the flagship store of grocer Harris Teeter.[10]

Shopping

Within the limits of SouthPark, the upscale SouthPark Mall features many high-end designers and boutiques such as Kate Spade, Burberry, Tiffany & Co, Kenneth Cole, American Girl, Lacoste, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, and many others. SouthPark Mall is also anchored by Dillard's (formerly Ivey's), the flagship store for Belk, North Carolina's second Nordstrom, the state's only Neiman Marcus, and Macy's (formerly Hecht's). Dick's Sporting Goods and The Container Store serve as additional anchors at the mall. The Village at SouthPark, located adjacent to the Dillard's store, features Crate & Barrel and restaurants. Other shopping complexes such as Phillips Place are within a close radius to SouthPark Mall and feature a diverse mix of tenants including Taylor Richards & Conger, Allen Edmonds, Brooks Brothers, Orvis, and Restoration Hardware, which is being renovated into a two-story, 41-000 square foot center complete with a rooftop restaurant.[11][12]

SouthPark is the most congested shopping area in the United States during Black Friday weekend.[13][14]

Healthcare

Carolinas Medical Center, owned and operated by Atrium Health, serves SouthPark and surrounding areas. Atrium Health recently opened a new medical office complex within SouthPark featuring a medical office tower and freestanding emergency department.[15]

Education and library

School systems

Residents of SouthPark attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Beverly Woods Elementary, Selwyn Elementary, Sharon Elementary, Smithfield Elementary Alexander Graham Middle, Carmel Middle, Quail Hollow Middle, Myers Park High School, Providence Day School and South Mecklenburg High School.[16] Charlotte Country Day School is on the eastern edge of SouthPark

Library

SouthPark is served by the Morrison branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.[17]

Sites of interest
  • Morrocroft Mansion
  • The architecturally notable Rotunda Building is located in SouthPark.
  • The Symphony Park amphitheater at SouthPark[18] is home to Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts.
  • SouthPark Mall hosts an annual Christmas tree lighting on or around Thanksgiving Day.

See also

References
  1. "Kenny Smith, District 6 Representative". City of Charlotte. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. "Quality of Life Explorer (acres)". City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and UNCC. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  3. "Quality of Life Explorer (population)". City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and UNCC. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  4. "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Story: History Timeline: City within a city". cmstory.org Web Site. Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  5. Newcomer: South/Southwest Charlotte Archived 2007-05-21 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "The Charlotte Story Mecklenburg Story: Turn of the Twenty First Century". Retrieved 2015-09-29.
  7. "Quality of Life Dashboard". City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and UNCC. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  8. "System Map" (PDF). Charlotte Area Transit System. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-07-17. Retrieved 2013-07-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Blanket division sold". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  11. "Phillips Place – SouthPark's premiere shopping and dining experience". phillipsplacecharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  12. March 14, Ted Williams | |; Views, 2019. "Confirmed: Massive, two-story Restoration Hardware with rooftop restaurant opening in SouthPark". www.charlotteagenda.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. "Carolinas HealthCare System Southpark". Atrium Health. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  16. "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2015-16 Elementary, Middle, and High Schools" (PDF). Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  17. "Morrison branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County". Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  18. Charlotte Symphony - Summer Pops
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