Open Streets, Open Fun Open Streets 704 returns Oct. 15  The streets will open once again Sunday, Oct. 15, for you and yours to enjoy and explore Charlotte neighborhoods. Open Streets 704 transforms a 5-mile stretch of streets into a linear park and will offer chalk art, live music and food among other fun activities. Learn more about how you can enjoy ‘a day of car(e) free streets.      Read our blog to learn more.

Neighborhood Watch: Historic West End Charlotte's West End brings together past, present and future  One of Charlotte’s oldest surviving African-American neighborhoods is the center of recent economic development planning led and shaped by the community. Make a trip to the West End and enjoy the energy, including the upcoming Soul Junction festival that celebrates the area as a gathering place for arts, music, food and culture. Read our blog to learn more.

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