“The City is invested in fostering a strong relationship with North Tryon residents through consistent engagement. We’ve had open houses, a thought leaders forum, and pop-up meetings where residents can share their vision for the area. Recent meetings are now becoming more specific to particular projects and their impact,” explained Monica Carney Holmes, Planning Coordinator and Urban Designer for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department and fellow Amazing Place Ideas Forum participant.
Achieving this lofty vision for North Tryon will require cross-sector coordination of business, government, and civic organizations. That’s why Charlotte is sending a delegation of diverse community leaders to the Amazing Place Forum in Denver, CO, where they’ll join four other cities to look at innovative placemaking strategies in action. This interactive and participatory event will build common understanding, a sense of purpose, a plan of action, and a committed network to help Charlotte’s participants bring these strategies back home.
“The Forum provides a unique space for cross-sector brainstorming on ways to make Charlotte an even better place. The fact that we’ll be focused together for three days is such a rare and valuable opportunity,” said Meacci. “People are coming to the Forum because they are seeking to create change. There’s lesson to be learned from cities of all sizes.”
Learn more about the Amazing Place Ideas Forum and stay tuned for the stories from three other cities. You can also follow the conversation on Twitter during the convening at the hashtag #AmazingPlaceForum.
Photos courtesy of North Tryon Vision Plan