The area of Charlotte, NC, commonly known as “North
End” is a compilation of old and new buildings and neighborhoods just north of
Charlotte’s city center (called “Uptown”).
It is continuing to experience a spike in new development activity, due
largely to its proximity to Uptown and the excitement being generated by the
redevelopment of a former factory complex known as "Camp North End."
Camp
North End is a development spanning approximately 76 acres that includes a huge
factory that once manufactured Model T Fords.
It is being developed by a large New York firm, and phase one includes
renovation of several old factory structures that are attracting commercial
enterprises and entrepreneurs such as software developers, banking, arts groups
and galleries, and entertainment. It is
the logical extension of development overflow from Uptown; and housing in North
End neighborhoods, which has been reasonably affordable in view of its
proximity to Uptown, has begun to see rapid increases in value. Communities
such as Druid
Hills and Brightwalk have
experienced substantial gains in property values over the last several years.
Like
much of Charlotte, older neighborhoods in North End are experiencing a
transition from an older industrial, working-class vibe to a younger, trendy,
upscale lifestyle. Embracing the
prosperity that continues to accompany Charlotte’s rapid growth during the last
several years, North End is gradually redefining itself. There are still “bargain properties” to be
found among the older homes that may not have been updated in decades. However, even properties in need of
substantial renovation have become somewhat pricey, as redevelopment of the
area has become more of an established fact than a matter of risk-taking and
speculation. It is probably a foregone
conclusion that the area of Charlotte commonly known as “North End” is likely
to shed its former character as an industrial center in favor of viewing itself
as a popular extension of Uptown.
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