Snapshot SouthPark
SouthPark District
A one-square-mile destination in the
An urbanizing suburban destination
SouthPark’s central location and abundant amenities have long made it one of the
area’s most extraordinary submarkets. Its
4.9M
1,100+
$2B+ businesses annual visitors
28,500
employees residents
7,600
$2+ billion
of new development in the pipeline, creating over 2 million square feet of top tier office, retail, residential, and hospitality space.
A magnet for talent
Companies, talent, and customers belong in SouthPark, where work and life can seamlessly come together. The district offers a compact, highly-amenitized neighborhood that meets the demands of a post-pandemic workforce.
SouthPark stands out as one of Charlotte’s premier destinations for talent attraction and retention. SouthPark offers the vibrancy, amenities, and
Charlotte’s return to office rate ranks among the top 10 compared to other U.S. cities
Kristin Downey Chief Administrative Officer, Amwins
Dilworth Coffee SouthPark has 21 bakeries and coffee shops prime for remote work and business meetings.
One of Charlotte’s most desirable employment centers
SouthPark is home to a strong base of financial services, professional services, and retail jobs. The submarket’s resilience is underlined by a robust return-to-office rate, which outpaces that of peer submarkets in the region and beyond. SouthPark’s office market is well positioned to serve corporate headquarters, regional hubs, and midmarket, privately held businesses.
22 Fortune 1000 companies have a corporate workforce presence in SouthPark, with 3 headquartering
Truliant
A top destination in the Southeast
As a major personal and business visitor hub, SouthPark has seen room demand and occupancy hold steady and hotel RevPAR grow 3.6% year-over-year.
A place to thrive
SouthPark is home to tree-lined streets, a relaxing lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhood centers. Surrounded by established neighborhoods and suburban amenities, SouthPark’s strength is in the everyday discoveries nestled within its business core.
The SouthPark Regional Library is the second most visited location across the 21-branch system, featuring a dedicated children’s programming space, self-service café, creative makerspace, and drive-through book drop.
premier shopping destination between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta
SouthPark is one of the centers of
Andre Lomeli Owner, Mal Pan & El Malo
A place to convene
Centrally located and rich in amenities, SouthPark is where Charlotte comes together. As the city’s second most popular visitor destination, the district serves as a sophisticated hub for residents, visitors, and high-profile guests who choose SouthPark as their home base while attending or participating in major events across the city.
2,000+
The Resident Retail Employee
6 A.M.
Malia wakes up early to walk the SouthPark Loop for her morning workout at MOTION (top)
9 A.M.
On her way back, she grabs breakfast and works remote from Summit Coffee (right)
12:30 P.M.
She takes a SouthPark Skipper to Sharon Corners to pick up lunch from Greco Fresh Grille and some cat treats from Pet Supplies Plus
6 P.M.
She meets a friend at Bobby’s Burgers for live music on the patio
7 P.M.
Finally, she joins a community watercolor class back at her apartment, Allure at Southpark
8:30 A.M.
Before getting to work, Blake goes to a doctor appointment at Tryon Medical Partners
10 A.M.
Blake arrives at their shift at Kendra Scott after picking up coffee from Suffolk Punch Brewing (below)
1 P.M.
During break, they get lunch from the hot bar and pick up a prescription from Harris Teeter
6:30 P.M.
Before heading home, Blake visits SWTHZ (top) to try out their infrared sauna and cold plunge experience
Shopping Trip Visitor Corporate Traveler
11 A.M.
Shonda arrives at Salted Melon Market & Eatery from York, South Carolina, ready for a day of shopping for her family and interior design clients
12:30 P.M.
After a quick lunch, she pops around Phillips Place visiting stores like Jenni Kayne, Ralph Lauren, and LoveShackFancy (top)
2 P.M.
Shonda then visits home and design destinations like Collected, Ann Sacks Tile and Stone, Arhaus, and Bedside Manor
6 P.M.
She then meets her friends at DTR SouthPark (right) for dinner
8:30 P.M.
Shonda checks into the Hilton Garden Inn so she can rest up for another day of discovery
7:45 A.M.
Sampson heads down for a European-inspired breakfast at the AC Hotel Charlotte SouthPark
9 A.M.
He calls for a free SouthPark Skipper (top) ride to drop him off at Coca-Cola Consolidated’s headquarters for a day of meetings
2 P.M.
Sampson and some colleagues head to Intown Golf Club for a networking happy hour and a round of virtual golf
5 P.M.
After a productive day with the team, he walks to Specialty Shops SouthPark to peruse shops like Sid & Ann Mashburn and grab a bite at BrickTop’s
7:30 P.M.
Before calling it a day, Sampson gets a drink while taking in the rooftop view at Mizu (below)
CATALYST PROJECTS
Becoming a park once destination
As SouthPark evolves into a walkable, denser, mixed-use, and compact place, it has the opportunity to empower new ways of moving around. The SouthPark Forward plan recommends establishing Charlotte’s first-ever Mobility Innovation District that pairs physical changes with programs that promote ways to get to and around SouthPark in addition to driving.
The first of these innovations is the SouthPark Skipper, a point-to-point ride service offering free rides within the SouthPark neighborhood every day from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Learn more and ride at southparkclt.org/ride
The Skipper moves an average of 200 passengers around SouthPark each day—on par with the number of people who board CATS buses in the area daily.
Championing a walkable experience
SouthPark is known as a place to drive to and around. Evolving this experience by building better connectivity options will make active mobility not just possible but preferred.
Core to this evolution is the SouthPark Loop, a threemile urban trail that creates and connects great places in the SouthPark area. It will ensure SouthPark continues its maturation as a great destination for businesses, residents, and visitors, featuring a variety of amenity zones, programming, and art.
SouthPark Community Partners is proud to champion this transformational public-private partnership in collaboration with the City of Charlotte and the SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods.
Learn more at theloopclt.org
Charlotte’s next signature public park
Public space is the heart of a community. It’s where we celebrate, relax, and make memories with loved ones. Public space facilitates stronger bonds among people, strengthening the community one relationship at a time. Access to an open space network of parks and trails ranks among the top amenities both residents and business owners desire.
TowneBank Symphony Park will be Charlotte’s newest place to discover, learn, create, and connect. SouthPark Community Partners is leading a $21 million public-private partnership to invest in a dynamic, vibrant, and inclusive public space, designed to be an asset for the entire Charlotte region.
This transformative project will deliver in 2027.
Learn more at southparkclt.org/symphonypark
PUBLIC SPACE
Our partners
President & CEO
Adam Rhew adam@southparkclt.org
Vice President of Marketing & Experience
Maddie Chase maddie@southparkclt.org
Community Programs Coordinator Regina Jimenez regina@southparkclt.org
LEADING THE CAROLINAS AND BEYOND
Founded in Charlotte in 1957, we’ve been helping homeowners in the Carolinas for generations. Today, we proudly serve more than 80 communities across the Southeast – from the Mountains to the Upstate, Triad, Triangle, Charlotte, and now the SC Lowcountry.
Board of Directors
Chairman
Chris Thomas Childress Klein
Vice Chairman
Randy Thomas Simon Property Group
Treasurer
Rob Aulebach
SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods
Secretary
Leslie Fisher
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Ex Officio
Jonathan Polking Polking Law
Bill Bartee Jesse Brown’s Outdoors
Shelly Domenech I.C.London
Richie Faulkenberry Lincoln Property Co.
Dan Holmes Coca-Cola Consolidated
Carolina Ko Bank of America
Ed McKinney City of Charlotte
Thad Moore Liberty Senior Living
Nish Patel Beacon IMG
Jessica Rossi Kimley-Horn
Lauren Russell Nucor
Gareth Scott Childress Klein
James Scruggs Kingdom Development Partners
Fran West Crescent Communities
Ted Wolfe TowneBank
Backed by Howard Hanna Real Estate, the leading family-owned real estate firm in the country, our local expertise is strengthened by a nationwide network spanning 14 states.
One promise: A homeownership experience built on trusted expertise, thoughtful guidance, and truly personal service. Number one in the Carolinas — now bigger, better, and brighter.
Let us show you how we’re built different.
SouthPark Community Partners
Design
Cait Louise Co Camille Maede
Collin Mairena
Kimberly Midkiff Photography LandDesign
Lloyd Aaron Photography Olly Yung
SouthPark Community Partners is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead SouthPark’s advancement by driving economic vitality, creating memorable experiences, and ensuring an extraordinary quality of life.
