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Brookhill Village
South End's Community Playground
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Welcome to Brookhill Village
Steeped in history and primed to be the next neighborhood hub, Brookhill Village will reinvigorate a community that has fallen on hard times. This site is a blank canvas for a communal vision. It will be a nexus for congregation and fellowship, with activities and attractions that will facilitate shoulder-to-shoulder and face-to-face interaction.
A concert venue will fill a hole in South End’s large-scale music scene, while a bustling marketplace will present culinary and artisanal entrepreneurs the chance to feed off of each others’ energy in a fun and comfortable setting. Beer gardens and activity-oriented food and beverage will extend the vitality. Over 160 new homes - more than half of which will be affordable - will create opportunities to live in style in one of the most walkable settings in Charlotte.
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Amphitheater
A multi-use outdoor music stage will serve as a venue for ticketed shows, as well as community events and gatherings.
Specialty Retail
Complementary ground lease opportunities are available across the site.
Market
Modular retail, built around communal green space, will lend a festival atmosphere and affordable storefronts for local vendors.
QSR Zoning
Complementary ground lease opportunities are available across the site.
Amphitheater
A multi-use outdoor music stage will serve as a venue for ticketed shows, as well as community events and gatherings.
Specialty Retail
Complementary ground lease opportunities are available across the site.
Market
Modular retail, built around communal greenspace, will lend a festival atmosphere and affordable storefronts for local vendors.
Quick Service Retail (QSR)
Complementary ground lease opportunities are available across the site.
In the heart of South End
Charlotte's Premier Neighborhood
North Carolina's most active growth corridor has seen a 15% year-over-year increase in new business openings to support the rapid inflow of young professionals.
Area Apartments Built Since 2022
17
Total Area Properties Built Since 2022
4,343
Total Area Properties Built Since 2022
Area Apartments Under Construction
14
Total Area Properties Under Construction
1,984
Total Area Units under Construction
Live. EAT. Work. Play.
Preserving While Growing
1950
The Beginning of Brookhill Village
Brookhill Village was established in 1950 as an affordable housing community for African-American families in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It becomes a vital hub for African-American families navigating segregation and system urban renewal, fostering a close-knit community during a pivotal era of change.
Two 1950 Charlotte Observer newspaper headlines (left: August 5th, right: October 31st) highlighting the initial $2 million plans and development of Brookhill Village
1960's - 1990's
A Changing Landscape
As South End evolves into a bustling economic hub, Brookhill Village maintains its balance between affordability and opportunity.
During this time, its residents play an integral role in shaping Charlotte’s cultural and economic identity, contributing to the city’s rich history.
WTVIPBSCLT video on Brookhill Village
2000 - 2019
Facing Challenges and Advocacy
As gentrification transforms South End, Brookhill begins to experience maintenance challenges. However, the community remains affordable, and residents, alongside local advocates, work tirelessly to preserve its historical and cultural significance.
In 2019, redevelopment plans are proposed but face delays due to funding gaps and disagreements.
Charlotte Magazine
At Gnatt Center, 'Welcome to Brookhill' Turns Lens Toward Charlotte and Black Displacement
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UNC Charlotte Urban Institute
Residents wait to see if they can stay in fast-changing South End
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2020 - 2022
A Turning Point
In 2020, a Community Asset & Needs Assessment underscores Brookhill's critical role in Charlotte's housing ecosystem. More than 250 units sit derelict and vacant, while property issues plague the 120 onsite residents.
In March 2022, Griffin Brothers Companies (GBC) assumes ownership of the ground lease, which ends in 2049, with a vision for modern mixed-use developments that preserve affordability while revitalizing the community.
United Way of Greater Charlotte
Brookhill Community Assets & Needs Assessment
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Pride Magazine
Making Transformative Changes the Brookhill Community
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2023 - 2024
Laying the Foundation for Change
In July 2023, $3.5 million in funding is secured from Charlotte City Council to preserve 100 affordable units. Partnerships with The Harvest Center and other local organizations begin shaping Brookhill’s future.
By summer 2023, most units are demolished to make way for redevelopment, while renovation of the remaining units starts in summer 2024 to ensure livable conditions. Plans for a dynamic mixed-use community—combining housing, retail, and public spaces—take shape. Zero affordable residents are displaced.
Learn about our affordable vision from members of our team and community
2025
Growth and Expansion
Brookhill Village embarks on a new chapter, blending modern amenities with its rich cultural heritage. Developers focus on creating a unique, inclusive, and sustainable community in South End, with a long-term vision extending to 2049.
Brookhill is set to become a model for redevelopment that honors its past while reflecting the best of Charlotte’s future.
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Early concept render of the Harvest Center's Gym and Resource Center
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Your questions Answered
What is Brookhill Village, and what is its vision?
Brookhill Village is a transformational redevelopment project located in South End Charlotte.
Our vision is to create a dynamic, mixed-use community that combines modern commercial opportunities, affordable housing, and cultural spaces while preserving the rich history of the site. Brookhill Village is a place where businesses, residents, and visitors can thrive together.
Our vision is to create a dynamic, mixed-use community that combines modern commercial opportunities, affordable housing, and cultural spaces while preserving the rich history of the site. Brookhill Village is a place where businesses, residents, and visitors can thrive together.
What impact does this project have on the former affordable unit residents?
Due to a decline into disrepair, Brookhill has been vacant of residents since before we took over as landlord. While much of our development program will be dictated by tenant demand, one element that is not open to compromise is the inclusion of 89 new or refurbished affordable units.
This will allow many who have been excluded from South End the opportunity to live in the heart of the neighborhood, inside a dynamic mixed-use environment, for roughly $450 a month.
This will allow many who have been excluded from South End the opportunity to live in the heart of the neighborhood, inside a dynamic mixed-use environment, for roughly $450 a month.
What types of commercial spaces and opportunities are available for lease?
Brookhill Village offers a wide range of commercial opportunities, including retail storefronts, food & beverage spaces, office suites, and event venues.
We’re tenant-driven, meaning we’re open to collaborating with businesses to create spaces that suit their needs. Contact us to discuss how your business can find its home in Brookhill.
We’re tenant-driven, meaning we’re open to collaborating with businesses to create spaces that suit their needs. Contact us to discuss how your business can find its home in Brookhill.
How does Brookhill Village preserve its historical and cultural significance?
Preserving the history and culture of Brookhill Village is a top priority. The project emphasizes retaining affordable housing units, collaborating with the community, and integrating storytelling elements like timelines and historical markers into the site design. Our goal is to honor the site’s heritage while building a vibrant future.
What does it mean that Brookhill Village is ‘tenant-driven’?
Being ‘tenant-driven’ means we prioritize collaboration with our tenants to shape the site plan. Beyond affordable housing, we also want to create affordable commercial, particularly for businesses that have been displaced by rising rents or changing business environments. Our plan calls for efficient, compact, modular storefronts as part of a mixed-retail marketplace. Contact us for more information.
Where is Brookhill Village, and why is its location significant?
Brookhill Village is situated in the heart of South End Charlotte, one of the city’s fastest-growing and most desirable neighborhoods. It’s minutes from Uptown Charlotte, adjacent to public transportation like the Lynx Blue Line and Rail Trail, and walking distance to popular destinations such as Atherton Mill, The Design Center, Railyard, Bank of America Stadium, and more. The location offers unbeatable visibility and connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
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