Brooklyn Village Phase I Redevelopment Update
Mecklenburg County
Summary
New owners First and Early presented their Phase I plan for the former Brooklyn/Walton Plaza site: at least 396 housing units across two buildings, 10% affordable at 80% AMI, 100,000 sq ft of flexible office, a 150-room hotel, and 45,000 sq ft of retail. Commissioners Griffin, Leake, Dunlap, and Powell pressed for stronger legacy preservation, deeper affordability, minority business commitments, and a faster timeline. A formal agreement comes back November 5.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county cost identified tonight, but Chair Jerrell noted any added affordability would require county subsidy.
Uptown residents, future affordable housing tenants, and the community seeking to restore the historic Brooklyn neighborhood.
Descendants of the displaced Brooklyn community if legacy preservation and affordability commitments fall short.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Board of Commissioners — October 20, 2026
New owners First and Early presented their Phase I plan for the former Brooklyn/Walton Plaza site: at least 396 housing units across two buildings, 10% affordable at 80% AMI, 100,000 sq ft of flexible office, a 150-room hotel, and 45,000 sq ft of retail. Commissioners Griffin, Leake, Dunlap, and Powell pressed for stronger legacy preservation, deeper affordability, minority business commitments, and a faster timeline. A formal agreement comes back November 5.
Board of Commissioners — August 5, 2026
New landowners First and Early Capital presented their plans for Phase I of the Brooklyn Village project, assuring commissioners of their commitment to affordable housing and local community goals.
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