Charlotte, NC

Symphony in the Park's FINAL Summer Pops Concert, 2009

Join the Charlotte Symphony for their final Summer Pops concert at SouthPark to 'Celebrate America' tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. Bring your picnic and blankets or lawn chairs and listen in, as the Symphony ends the season with a BANG on July 3, 2009. This is the symphony's most popular concert of the year and includes our patriotic favorites, including "America the Beautiful," "Armed Forces Salute," "1812 Overture," and "Liberty Bell March," among others.

You'll then be WOW'ed by SouthPark's very impressive array of celebratory fireworks to wrap up your wonderful outdoor evening in the Park. Start your Independence Day weekend off with a BANG at the Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops in the Park. (behind SouthPark mall)

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In late 2007, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) began operation of the 9.6-mile LYNX Blue Line light rail line, which extends from Uptown Charlotte southward to near the I-485 expressway. The line runs more or less parallel to South Boulevard and the I-77 expressway.

Most observers credit the line’s success to expensive parking and excessive traffic in Uptown Charlotte. The area draws 71,000 workers each day. It also features several regional destinations, including Bank of America Stadium, Time Warner Cable Arena and the Charlotte Convention Center. The area also has over 100 bars and restaurants along with numerous theaters, museums and galleries. The light rail line allows commuters and visitors to park-and-ride in several of the convenient southern stations along South Boulevard.

A number of unique, established residential neighborhoods existed along the light rail line even before the idea was conceived of mass transit for Charlotte. These neighborhoods include Sedgefield, Colonial Village, and Collins Park. They were developed and built in the 1940’s and 1950’s and make for an ideal location for Uptown commuters. They offer a quiet lifestyle in quality, period constructed homes which were built using “bricks and sticks”. The homes here are typically bungalow-type ranches and some 2 story homes with full brick veneer, hardwood floors, and mature, tree lined streets.

These neighborhoods stretch east of South Boulevard from Poindexter Drive south to Woodlawn Road and over to Park Road. They are easy walking distance or short drive to the light rail line making them prime locations for the first time home buyer or commuter. There are endless amenities, shopping, and restaurants close by at SouthPark, Historic SouthEnd, and Park Road Shopping Center.

NOTE: I have to say, at this point, that I am particularly familiar with this area of Charlotte because this is where I grew up.

SEDGEFIELD

Homes in Sedgefield were built in the 1940’s and are either brick or wood frame ranch styles, although many of the current resales have vinyl veneer. Homes for Sale range from $200,000 to $500,000. The homes range in size from 800 to 2,800 square feet.

COLONIAL VILLAGE

Homes in this neighborhood were built in the 1950’s and consist of traditional and contemporary styles and range in size from 1,200 to 2,400 square feet. Homes for Sale range from the high $100’s to the mid $200’s.

COLLINS PARK

Collins Park homes were build a little later that its brothers - the mid to late 1950’s. These are 900 to 1,800 square foot homes that are predominantly brick ranch style with a few 2 story mixed in. Homes for sale range in the low $100’s to the low $200’s.

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This unique neighborhood, located in convenient south Charlotte, offers something for everyone. A large community, Providence Pointe is located just south of Ballantyne in a country setting, close to restaurants, shopping and quick access to I-485, not to mention great schools.

Nearby is Ballantyne Resort, an 18-hole, five-star championship golf course, situated on lush, landscaped terrain, masterfully designed fairways and skillfully manicured greens. Golf enthusiasts of all skill levels are sure to enjoy the challenging but fair course with spectacular, sweeping views. This rolling, tree-lined par 71 course is ideal for individual play and group outings, as well as individual or group golf lessons.



Providence Pointe features a centrally located family recreation area including a huge clubhouse. The Jr Olympic pool with walk-in wading area and superslide is the favorite hang out of kids and adults. Play a game on the sport court, enjoy tennis with friends, or take the kids to the playground. Even the four-legged members of your family will love Providence Pointe! Community-wide sidewalks and streetlamps will entice you to take Rover out for evening strolls.

Available homes for sale in Providence Pointe currently feature 2,000 to 4,000 square feet in 4 and 5 bedroom floorplans. Prices range between the mid $200's to the high $300's.

Elementary School: Ballantyne
Middle School: Community House
High School: Audrey Kell

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The Beverly Woods neighborhood is a highly sought-after community that is located along Sharon Road, just south of Fairview Road. SouthPark Mall, the Harris YMCA, Phillips Place, and Morrocroft Village are just around the corner with abundant shops and world class restaurants.

Beverly Woods was developed and built by John Crosland in the 1960's and 1970's. The homes here are predominately traditional in style and include ranches, split levels, and 2 story homes.

Beverly Woods is known for its incredible location as well as the spacious, wooded lots with mature landscaping and homes canopied by beautiful old oak trees. The shade trees and winding streets gives the neighborhood a relaxed, serene feel and the character of an established small town neighborhood.

Currently, Homes For Sale range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet and are in the $250,000 to $425,000 range. The resale market in this neighborhood is keeping pace with previous years in terms of sales price to listing price and days on market.

While other popular established subdivisions are feeling the impact of the housing slump, Beverly Woods continues to be a neighborhood where you can still get a wonderfully built home in a great close-in location of Charlotte. The new light rail (LYNX) and Uptown Charlotte are also in close proximity to this a highly popular and sought after Charlotte neighborhood.

Elementary School: Beverly Woods
Middle School: Carmel
High School: South Mecklenburg

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Charlotte is known for its fantastic weather, close proximity to the mountains and beaches, and offers Southern hospitality unlike anywhere else. Known as the “Queen City of the South”, Charlotte manages to maintain a small town atmosphere while quietly offering all the luxuries of a major cosmopolitan area – often at a lower cost of living than comparable cities.

Charlotte’s earliest influences are rooted in its Scotch Irish settlers and German colonists. In fact, the city owes its name to German born Queen Charlotte, wife of England’s King George III, and the county to her birthplace of Mecklenburg .

Convenience of travel continues to propel business and tourism to higher and higher levels in the Queen City . Charlotte is a major distributor hub and is at the center of the largest consolidated rail system in America . Charlotte/Douglas International Airport provides national and international service, acting as the largest hub for USAirways flights.

The Charlotte region is located in the southwest part of North Carolina’s Piedmont area and includes 13 counties that surround the city of Charlotte itself. The communities throughout the region are made up of small country settings, mid-sized towns and upscale urban neighborhoods.

Charlotte is the home of Lowe’s Motor Speedway, the host of numerous yearly NASCAR events. Charlotte also hosts a PGA event, the Quail Hollow Golf Championship. Charlotte also has numerous professional sports teams including the Panthers (football), Bobcats (basketball), Knights (baseball), Checkers (hockey), Eagles (soccer), and many more. More on Charlotte Sports

There are 3 large lakes within easy driving distance – Lake Norman to the north, Lake Wylie to the south, and Mountain Island Lake to the norhwest – which provide year round recreation including boating, skiing, and great fishing. The lakes have well established residential developments bringing lake shore living closer to home.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is home to 210 parks and facilities located on more than 17,600 acres of parkland throughout Mecklenburg County. Parks in Mecklenburg County come in all shapes and sizes ranging from small neighborhood parks to large district parks. Many parks have open space amidst shady trees, unique facilities, and miles upon miles of natural walking trails. More on Charlotte Recreation

The shopping around Charlotte has matured tremendously and continues to grow daily. Charlotte has a multitude of various shopping Malls, including SorthPark Mall, Phillips Place, Stonecrest, Birkdale Village, Concord Mills Mall, and many more great neighborhood shopping centers dotting Charlotte's retail landscape. More on Charlotte Shopping

Charlotte is also a city rich in the arts and entertainment. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a comprehensive regional arts and entertainment complex. The five level 177,000 sq. ft. center features the 2,100 seat Belk Theater and the smaller Booth Playhouse. Discovery Place is where science and technology take center stage at this hands-on museum, which includes a rain forest, collections gallery, Life Center, Science Circus, the Kelly Space Voyager Planetarium, the Charlotte Observer/OMNIMAX Theatre and Kids Place toddler room. More on Charlotte Arts and Entertainment

Charlotte’s high-quality business community, housing, schools and cultural amenities leave no doubt that the same standards would apply to health care. And, in fact, the region is flush with excellent health-care providers and a broad, sophisticated network of professionals and organizations offering everything from primary and emergency care to preventive maintenance and high-tech procedures. More on Charlotte Health Care Facilities

The Charlotte real estate market is still one of the hottest real estate markets in the country due to the low cost of living, affordable home prices, and strong local job market. Charlotte has a broad range of housing choices in the metro area including swim/tennis communities, championship golf course neighborhoods, historic homes, maintenance-free condos and townhomes, and developments focused on the senior citizen and their lifestyle.

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