The Planning Commission of the City of Charlotte,

The Planning Commission of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, has hired local design firm Land Design to create a master plan for the redevelopment of the Second Ward Neighborhood, which covers 11 city blocks (about 114 acres) near the downtown business district. Formerly a residential neighborhood, the Second Ward is now primarily a district of government buildings. The master plan is guided by the principles laid down in the Charlotte 2010 vision plan, and it will include diverse housing, an urban school, new parks, and an enhancement of pedestrian connections.