Decades-old Plaza Midwood business being kicked out to make way for greenway project ...Middle East

QUEEN CITY NEWS - News
Decades-old Plaza Midwood business being kicked out to make way for greenway project

CHARLOTTE, N.C (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A decades-old Plaza Midwood business, Hair Klaudt, is getting kicked out. It’s all in the name of progress, but it comes with a price.

About five years ago, the business had to move out to make way for an apartment building, and now it’s happening again -- but for a different reason.

    'Opening people's minds'

    Some people come for the cut and color.

    “I kind of wanted to create something that I found amusing,” said Karl Klaudt, the owner of Hair Klaudt.

    Others come for the experience.

    “I just like opening people’s minds to my world,” said Klaudt.

    Little Sugar Creek Greenway back to being fully open after section was closed due to hospital construction

    Hair Klaudt, tucked away at the end of Morningside Drive, is not just a salon.

    “Karl has his own line of fun hair color. It’s called Zombie Snott,” said Lydia Stern, Klaudt’s business partner.

    And if that’s not your vibe, you can sink your teeth into their T-shirts for sale.

    “I just wanted to do something silly even though I take what I do very serious,” said Klaudt.

    The business is a Plaza Midwood institution, but their time is quickly running out.

    Karl Klaudt wanted to create something that he found amusing. But now he's have to do that somewhere else.

    “It was heartbreaking that day, I would say,” said Stern.

    Stern is Klaudt’s partner, not only in business, but in life. The couple just found out they have to move out.

    “It doesn’t feel great, it makes me feel sad because there’s a lot of memories here,” said Klaudt.

    Mecklenburg County bought the building. They’re going to tear it down when Hair Klaudt’s lease is up.

    The county plans to expand the Briar Creek Greenway going right underneath Independence Boulevard and through Hair Klaudt's property

    “In the past I’ve never really asked for help,” said Klaudt.

    No dad joke: Plaza Midwood man is the ‘fun uncle’ who makes snow for his family

    He wants to find another spot and stay in Plaza Midwood.

    “I really hope someone sees this that would like a goofy salon in there, I really hope they do reach out to us,” said Klaudt.

    Even though Klaudt desperately wants to stay in the eclectic neighborhood, he knows it might not be possible to afford another location there.

    The business has until the end of August to move out.

    The greenway extension project costs $11.3 in capital investment and will expand the trail from Monroe Road to Central Avenue.

    Read More Details
    Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Decades-old Plaza Midwood business being kicked out to make way for greenway project )

    Also on site :