CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Developers are continuing their push to revitalize West Charlotte, and now they’re turning to Mecklenburg County leaders for help making it happen.
On the table is a request for $1.5 million from the county to help redevelop the site of the historic Excelsior Club, a once-thriving hub of Black life in Charlotte that has since fallen into disrepair.
The funding request mirrors one already made to the City of Charlotte. In total, developers are asking for $1.5 million each from the city and county. In return, they’ll contribute $5.3 million of their own money, bringing the full project budget to $8.3 million.
The plan includes tearing down the current structure and rebuilding the Excelsior Club to replicate the original but with modern upgrades, including a rooftop with views of the city. A public community yard is also part of the design and will be open during business hours.
PREVIOUS: Developer plans to revive historic Excelsior Club in west CharlotteThe Charlotte City Council discussed the project in a committee meeting several weeks ago. Councilmember Malcolm Graham (District 2) emphasized the broader vision for the area.
“As you know, the historic Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford Road, rich in history, legacy, and tradition,” Graham said. “We're not investing in the club; we are investing in the revitalization of the historic Beatties Ford Road corridor, along with the other investments we've already made on the corridor. I should mention that the county, as well, will put in $1.5 million for the historic Excelsior Club."
County commissioners will review the proposal at their meeting on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Government Center. The Charlotte City Council is expected to vote on its portion of the funding on October 27.
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