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[CharlotteWkndBuzz 2460]

This thread is funny.  This is how I interpret some of these comments above. “Epicentre got ghetto”. 

People on here know my stance. I think the epicentre can still be revitalized. Prior to Covid, the owners were wanting a shift in tenants anyways.  This has only sped up the process. Renovate/makeover and rebrand. Change the epicentre name. 

What’s the timeline on the reimagined CTC vision. What about the Moxy hotel. Development will help that area.  Safety in numbers. The Epicentre is within eight plus hotels a block or so or less.  Closest venue to the arena.  Light rail stop.  I really bet everyone was salivating at the idea of this open air retail entertainment district at the beginning of this forum. It needs some TLC but back in it’s heyday, the energy/vibe was unmatched in Uptown. It was the most ubered pickup/drop off location in all of Charlotte one year. Whether you like the epicentre or not people visited this place a lot. I hope the owners are willing to put in the time and money to make this place an attraction again. Shops, restaurants, amenities. Stuff that is open during the day. Less clubs. Uptown’s workforce will come back. CEOs didn’t build towers to stay empty. WFH is a luxury/perk. 

Edited December 27, 2020 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[urbanlover568 1302]

1 hour ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

This thread is funny.  This is how I interpret some of these comments above. “Epicentre got ghetto”. 

I don't think my friend being mugged and physically assaulted is funny. I know some businesses who made deliveries in the area told their drivers to be armed due to the crime.  The exodus of businesses started before COVID and unless the crime isn't addressed and dealt with, the exodus will likely continue. 

[SoDoSoPa 164]

3 hours ago, JeanClt said:

Yeah I thought that would be brought up. People just don’t really like taking the bus. People have expressed their concern for the CTC, (a bus hub) in this thread and its correlation to violence. The Transit Center doesn’t help very much when it comes to connection IMO. I may be wrong, but I haven’t seen much bus activity or people riding the bus to go to the mall or other places in South Park. It may be just me though and I’m just not seeing the whole picture.
 

I always see people waiting there, but it's mostly employees of the mall and surrounding areas.  I think that is where the disconnect is, public transit should be primarily for people to get to and from work.  You could make the argument for access to critical services as well, but mass transit's intended use isn't' really shopping.

Edited December 27, 2020 by SoDoSoPa

[SoDoSoPa 164]

1 hour ago, urbanlover568 said:

I don't think my friend being mugged and physically assaulted is funny. I know some businesses who made deliveries in the area told their drivers to be armed due to the crime.  The exodus of businesses started before COVID and unless the crime isn't addressed and dealt with, the exodus will likely continue. 

A quick look at https://www.crimemapping.com/ shows there are way more assaults and crime in the SP mall area than around the CTC.  I know that get's in the way of the narrative you are pushing, but take a look for yourself. 

[urbanlover568 1302]

11 minutes ago, SoDoSoPa said:

A quick look at https://www.crimemapping.com/ shows there are way more assaults and crime in the SP mall area than around the CTC.  I know that get's in the way of the narrative you are pushing, but take a look for yourself. 

Feel free to visit Epicenter's remaining tenants if you want. I won't step foot in the area. Life is about choices, if you choose to go there, that is of your choosing. 

 

Epicentre has more violent crime than anywhere in Charlotte. Now, police plan changes.

Edited December 27, 2020 by urbanlover568

[CharlotteWkndBuzz 2460]

4 hours ago, urbanlover568 said:

I don't think my friend being mugged and physically assaulted is funny. I know some businesses who made deliveries in the area told their drivers to be armed due to the crime.  The exodus of businesses started before COVID and unless the crime isn't addressed and dealt with, the exodus will likely continue. 

Calm down, guy/gal...wasn’t aimed at you. I’ve had plenty of friends that have worked there over the years including one being mugged too. I know it’s serious. I’m just saying in this sensitive world we live in, ppl are being politically correct on here...just call it as it is and don’t beat around the bush. 
 

I agree with you, the problem started way before Covid. Hence my original comment the owners wanted to do transition tenants for a long time. Enso didn’t like where it was headed and got out early. Downhill ever since. 

[urbanlover568 1302]

39 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

Calm down, guy/gal...wasn’t aimed at you. I’ve had plenty of friends that have worked there over the years including one being mugged too. I know it’s serious. I’m just saying in this sensitive world we live in, ppl are being politically correct on here...just call it as it is and don’t beat around the bush. 
 

I agree with you, the problem started way before Covid. Hence my original comment the owners wanted to do transition tenants for a long time. Enso didn’t like where it was headed and got out early. Downhill ever since. 

Enso was my favorite   Did they relocate or move? 

[Desert Power 943]

Always loved Enso as a good place to get a drink/bite later in the night.

[Yeahdoug 405]

Had some fun nights in epicenter 2010-2014. Been a long time since I’ve been there though. 

[#1Son 45]

This once thriving entertainment center is a ghost town.   It is really sad to see the cobblestone growing grass between it