The People Make Cities blog works to advance the quality of the built environment, create public awareness, and communicate the importance of urban design in Charlotte through in-depth storytelling and thought leadership from the Urban Design Center’s team. Get sneak peeks of city projects and stay up-to-date with events happening at the UDC’s South End Studio.
The Urban Design Center
The Charlotte Urban Design Center is a multidisciplinary team of designers who provide leadership, expertise, and design thinking for the City of Charlotte and its communities. Established in 2016 within the Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department, the center brings together urban design consultation, placemaking, and community engagement under one roof. Its mission is to advance the quality of Charlotte’s built environment, highlight the importance of urban design, and demonstrate how thoughtful design influences quality of life and economic resilience. Through work in public space, placemaking, infrastructure, transportation, transit, and economic development, the Urban Design Center advocates for great public places in a livable, thriving city.
The South End Studio
The Charlotte Urban Design Center’s South End Studio is the city’s hub for engaging the community around urban design and placemaking. It is a space where residents, artists, and community organizations can access the City of Charlotte’s planning and urban design resources and staff in a single location.
1507 Camden Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
Want to visit?
The Studio is open to the public by appointment and during our monthly events. Visit our Eventbrite to see past and upcoming events, free and open to the public.
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