Through an innovative public-private partnership, TowneBank Symphony Park will become one of Charlotte's great community assets, a place where memories are made, communities convene and converse, and daily life buzzes with activity.
TowneBank will invest $1.5 million in this signature green space, which will be named TowneBank Symphony Park in recognition of the company's leadership investment. SouthPark Community Partners will raise an additional $3.5 million from the business community.
The City of Charlotte will invest $8 million via neighborhood and transportation bonds dedicated for SouthPark-area projects.
Simon Property Group will build two signature restaurants along the park's edge, at an estimated investment of $8 million, and will dedicate the land for public use.
Join the growing community of supporters to ensure TowneBank Symphony Park evolves into an extraordinary place for all.
For more information or to discuss a funding partnership, contact SouthPark Community Partners.
Thank you to these TowneBank Symphony Park Partners:
Through an innovative public-private partnership, TowneBank Symphony Park will become an extraordinary community destination home to frequent, high-quality programming that invites deeper connections with others.
Features of the reimagined park include:
- Permanent anchor restaurants to drive daily foot traffic and micro-retail space to support emerging entrepreneurs
- Enhancements to the beloved bandshell including light or projection art
- A SouthPark Loop trail segment along the park’s Carnegie Boulevard perimeter
- Two bridges to connect the Loop directly to the park
- Permanent public restrooms
- Flat and terraced lawn areas for small and large events
- Interactive areas for children
- Public art
The new TowneBank Symphony Park concept draws on multiple studies of SouthPark, significant public engagement, and dialogue with the business community through the SouthPark Forward 2035 Vision Plan.