General Corridor Characteristics Major opportunity to link Center City and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Proximity to the Center City limits potential for major edge city development opportunities. Wilkinson Boulevard revitalization needs are extensive, but markets are currently weak.
Residential development is therefore somewhat constrained.
Proximity to the Center City also diminishes the chance that this corridor can attract edge city development, unlike some airports located farther from their related central business district. Nevertheless, there is much vacant and underused land in this corridor that transit can help revitalize. Wilkinson Boulevard has several proposed transit stops and revitalization possibilities should be tied to transit access. Recruit small startup businesses that can benefit by being close to both the Airport and the Center City. Coordinate future Airport development including employment, lodging and related facilities such as satellite parking with extension of the transit system.