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For the record, it is called "uptown" since it was and likely still is the highest point in Charlotte. When I was a child, I remember the business district as "uptown" although both terms were widely used without notice. That being said, I will be "uptown" enjoying the pubs tomorrow night. See y'all there?
For the record, it is called "uptown" since it was and likely still is the highest point in Charlotte. When I was a child, I remember the business district as "uptown" although both terms were widely used without notice. That being said, I will be "uptown" enjoying the pubs tomorrow night. See y'all there?
Make sure you go early. The Panthers are playing tomorrow night.
The major catalyst was actually the clubs on College where the entrance was in the alley adjacent to College and near the Holiday Inn. That was the main location to nightlife. About 10 or 12 years ago I stayed at the Holiday Inn before the Epicentre was build. There was a fire alarm at the hotel at 1:00 am and everyone had to evacuate. The streets were packed like Times Square. I was amazed. By the way, it was a false alarm. There was a wedding reception earlier and somebody got drunk and pulled the fire alarm.
Before all of the clubs, there was City Fair where the Hearst Tower now stands. That place was Charlotte's first attempt at an Epicentre-like complex. It was a great concept, but it was probably ahead of its time. Downtown Charlotte simply wasn't active enough to support such a place back in the days of City Fair.
Uptown Charlotte really began to turn the corner when the arena, light rail, and Epicentre all hit the area at almost the same time. Those 3 assets were the answers to 3 key downtown questions....
1-Why go uptown outside of work? Answer-The Arena
2-Where can I get affordable non-arena food? Answer-Epicentre
3-Where will I park? Answer-Light Rail
In my opinion, Legacy Union will answer the final question (Where will I shop?).
For the record, it is called "uptown" since it was and likely still is the highest point in Charlotte. When I was a child, I remember the business district as "uptown" although both terms were widely used without notice. That being said, I will be "uptown" enjoying the pubs tomorrow night. See y'all there?
Actually, the highest point of land elevation in the Charlotte city limits is on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University.
Before all of the clubs, there was City Fair where the Hearst Tower now stands. That place was Charlotte's first attempt at an Epicentre-like complex. It was a great concept, but it was probably ahead of its time. Downtown Charlotte simply wasn't active enough to support such a place back in the days of City Fair.
Uptown Charlotte really began to turn the corner when the arena, light rail, and Epicentre all hit the area at almost the same time. Those 3 assets were the answers to 3 key downtown questions....
1-Why go uptown outside of work? Answer-The Arena
2-Where can I get affordable non-arena food? Answer-Epicentre
3-Where will I park? Answer-Light Rail
In my opinion, Legacy Union will answer the final question (Where will I shop?).
Hey UC, can't rep you enough, you really know your stuff!
Glad you enjoyed Charlotte. Next time you're there, try the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The place is incredible. Unlike any other place if its kind in the nation. It's in west Charlotte just north of the airport.
Uptown. Downtown. And then there's some that call it Center City.
You know what l forgot about that! I actually like the Center City name better! Wish they would stick with designation permanently!
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