Farm Pond Neighborhood Report

Farm Pond
Neighborhood Report
UNCC Community Planning Workshop
December 16, 2010
This project was made possible by the generous guidance and support
of Dr. Janni Sorensen and Dr. José Gámez from the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte.
Financial support for conducting community outreach and engagement was

provided by the Charlotte Action Research Project.
This project would not have been possible without the time and dedication of
Judith Gamboa, CHARP Farm Pond Community Liaison.
The project team is also grateful for the time and support from:
• Eugene Bradley, City of Charlotte
• Kim Barnes, City of Charlotte
• Martina Jones, Community Activist
• Ray Terry, Four Seasons Homeowners’ Association President
• The Four Seasons Homeowners’ Association, including Lanny Emanuel,
Robert Dannely, and Alponzo Morwell.
Thank you everyone for your time!

- The Farm Pond Project Team -
• Daniella Fergusson
• Melissa Manak
Farm Pond, a neighborhood located in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg
County, is completing a neighborhood study for a variety of reasons.
First, Farm Pond has rapidly changed over the past decade, becoming home to a
very diverse and young population that includes recent immigrants from Latin
America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. This diversity provides challenges for the
City of Charlotte and other service providers in communicating with residents
and creating programs that fit their needs.
Second, Charlotte’s 2010 Neighborhood Quality of Life survey lists Farm
Pond as “transitioning upward.” This indicates that with additional attention,
Executive Summary
resources, and assistance, Farm Pond can become a more enjoyable place to
live, with lower crime rates, improved health and education indicators, and a
more stable population.
Third, Farm Pond is known for its higher rates of crime within the city,
declining property values, and a very high percentage (70%) of renters. Farm
Pond residents want to take back their neighborhood from criminal activity and
begin using amenities like parks and shopping centers again. Having a more
stable population where people know each other is a step towards getting there.
This report aims to provide context and background on Farm Pond, so
residents, the City of Charlotte, the non-profit community, and the Charlotte
Action Research Project can see a snapshot of Farm Pond in 2010. The report
also describes a nascent process by which residents of Farm Pond have come
together to form a neighborhood association. Organizing gives residents a voice
with the City of Charlotte and service providers, as well as access to grants
that can fund activities that residents want to undertake. A neighborhood
organization also gives the City and service providers a point of contact to
address the community.
The report is divided into 4 sections: “Where have we come from?”; “Where
are we now?”; “Where are we going?”; and, “How do we get there?”. The first
section describes the context of Farm Pond and describes anecdotal history
of the neighborhood. The second section provides data about Farm Pond,
spanning the past 10 to twenty years. The third section identifies goals and
actions for the Farm Pond neighborhood. The final section provides resources
and case studies that can help residents, the City, and service providers reach
the identified goals. This report’s appendix describes the process behind this
report in more depth.
Executive Summary 1
2 Farm Pond Neighborhood Report
Table of Contents
Executive Summary.......................................................................... 1
Table of Contents............................................................................... 3
How do I use this report?................................................................. 5
Where have we come from?.............................................................. 7
Where is Farm Pond? .................................................8
What is the history of Farm Pond?................................8
Why is Farm Pond organizing?.................................... 10
Why is Farm Pond faced with so many challenges?.... 10
Where are we now?.......................................................................... 13
Overview....................................................................... 14
Table of Contents
People...........................................................................................15
1. Demographics........................................................... 16
2. Households............................................................... 18
3. Social Indicators.......................................................22
Place............................................................................................ 25
1. Civic Assets................................................................26
2. Neighborhood Assets................................................26
3. Circulation................................................................28
4. Land Use...................................................................30
Environment............................................................................... 31
1. Natural Features.......................................................32
Summary.....................................................................................33
Opportunities................................................................34
Challenges.....................................................................34
Where are we going?........................................................................ 37
Preliminary Meetings...................................................38
Second Neighborhood Meeting....................................38
Third Neighborhood Meeting......................................38
Four Seasons Homeowners’ Association Annual General
Meeting.........................................................................39
Table of Contents 3
Eagle Woods Movie Nights..........................................39
Eagle Woods Apartment Complex Party...................... 39
Conclusion....................................................................39
How do we get there?...................................................................... 41
Introduction..................................................................42
Vision............................................................................42
Actions..........................................................................42
Goals.............................................................................43
Case Studies..................................................................44
Resources in Charlotte................................................. 47
Important Contacts......................................................50
Appendix...........................................................................................51
First Neighborhood Meeting........................................ 52
Second Neighborhood Meeting.................................... 55
Third Neighborhood Meeting......................................58
Movie Nights.................................................................60
Eagle Woods Apartment Complex Party......................62
Latin American Coalition Meeting...............................63

The Farm Pond Neighborhood Report looks at Farm Pond in Charlotte, NC, to
How do I use this report?

identify possible futures for the neighborhood and partnerships that can realize
those futures.
The report is organized into the following sections:
Where have we come from?

This section of the report describes context. The chapter briefly describes where
Farm Pond is in East Charlotte and how Farm Pond was developed. This section
also mentions Charlotte’s internationalization in the past decade in order to
provide a framework to explain Farm Pond’s diversity.
Where are we now?

This chapter describes Farm Pond in relation to Charlotte in the spheres of People,
Place, and Environment.
Within the People sphere, the report contains data to describe demographics,
household qualities, social indicators, and community amenities. Within the Place
sphere, the report maps land use, neighborhood amenities (like grocery stores),
major roads, bus routes, and walking conditions. Floodplain conditions are the
only item within the Environment sphere, owing to available data.
This chapter is summarized by showing opportunities and challenges in Farm
Pond based on current conditions.
Where are we going?

This chapter of the report describes the vision, goals, and actions that Farm
Pond residents have expressed interest in pursuing. The chapter also briefly
describes the process of outreach that has been undertaken in Farm Pond in
conjunction with this report’s development. Outreach includes three neighborhood
meetings, conversations with City of Charlotte staff, and meetings with local non-
governmental organizations, such as the Latin American Coalition. More details
about the meetings are contained in the appendix.
How do we get there?

The final chapter of the report, “How do we get there?”, offers examples of case
studies and resources that Farm Pond residents and the City of Charlotte can use
to achieve some of the goals and actions identified in the report.
How do I use this report? 5
Where have we come from?
This chapter describes:
• Farm Pond’s location in Charlotte
• Oral history of Farm Pond
• Background information about the Charlotte Action
Research Project
• Context to explain why Farm Pond has become so diverse in
the last decade
Where have we come from? 7
Did you know? once an incorporated part of Mecklenburg County,
Lawrence Orr (A. Morwell)
Farm Pond residents are called Crab Orchard Township. Crab Orchard stretched
very knowledgeable about from Old Concord Road to Monroe Road and included
the area’s history.
a small community called Hickory Grove, which is
Residents were kind where Farm Pond is today.
enough to provide us with
their personal newspaper John Orr Plantation
clippings. Unfortuntaly,
the authors, newspaper
names, and dates of
Uptown The John Orr Plantation, known as Orr Quarters, was
publications for many of located in Farm Pond. The slaves of Orr Quarters were
the clippings were missing. Charlotte
The following represents a branded in case they left “illegally.” The slaves also took
recording of sources using the slaveholder’s last name, Orr, as custom in those
all available information.
days. Although there is little history about the Orr
(Charlotte). “10 Years... Farm Pond Quarters, after emancipation the Orr family’s land was
Merchants Recall
Excitement of First Day.”
divided up and given to the slaves so they could start
Land Given to Orr Family Slaves
Newspaper clipping from over in life. One of the slaves, Alexander Orr, received (A. Morwell)
resident. land located off Hickory Grove Road. He raised thirteen
City of Charlotte. “Annexa- children and then divided the property among them.
tion History.” http://www. One of the children, Lawrence Orr, kept his land and
charmeck.org/Planning/
Annexation/Annexa- 3 miles
built several homes and a road. He eventually bought
tion_History.pdf land that is now part of the Farm Pond community. As
Douglas, William. “A Bit of a land owner, he was thought well of throughout the
Black History Will Die With community by black and white residents. Lawrence Orr
Schoolhouse.” Newspaper
clipping from resident.
Where is Farm Pond? Road, located off Hickory Grove Road, is named after
him. Lawrence Orr’s first home remains on Johnette
Emanuel, Lanny. “History The City of Charlotte describes Farm Pond as a Neighborhood Statistical Area
of Farm Pond.” Interview Drive, and his grandchildren hope to restore it to retain
by Melissa Manak. Novem- bounded by Hickory Grove Road to the north, East WT Harris Boulevard to the history of the community.
ber 29, 2010. east (Highway 24), Albemarle Road to the south, and Farm Pond Lane to the
Four Season Homeowners’ west. Schoolhouse (A. Morwell) After Emancipation
Association Map. Provided
by Lanny Emanuel.
Franklin, Tom, comp.

What is the history of Farm Pond? Lawrence Orr knew many black families continued
to suffer from racism after emancipation, so he
“The Changing Face of formed a brotherhood with many former slaves.
Hickory Grove.” Meck-
Map of Crab Orchard Township (Alponzo Morwell) To fully understand Charlotte’s The organization helped to develop a voice in the
lenburg Neighbor, July
30, 1969. Included Photo
East Side, which includes Farm J.L. Carter Store (A. Morwell) community. The Brotherhood was important ,
Compilation. Pond, it is important to learn because this area had a high concentration of black
“General Description of the
its history. Farm Pond has property owners, and they were an active part of
Area.” Raw data about the undergone many transitions, the Hickory Grove community. The Brotherhood
Annexation of Charlotte and much of its history is lost.
East Side from resident. helped construct a school for black students, who
Recorded history dates back to previously had to attended church for education.
Haag, Richard. “A New
Hickory Grove.” Mecklen-
time after the Civil War. As a The school, built in 1925, graduated hundreds of
burg Neighbor. Southern state North Carolina students until 1966 when it was closed. The county
had many plantations, with one eventually tore the school down; however, the
located on the site where Farm memories of cold classrooms and education is still
Pond is today. Farm Pond was
talked about by alumni residents in Farm Pond. Unfortunately, many black land family-friendly Homeowners’ Morwell, Alponzo. “History
Eastland Mall Opening Day (A. Morwell) of Farm Pond.” Interview
owners lost their land to the government due to property tax issues when Jim Association, which offered many by Melissa Manak. No-
Crow Laws came into effect. amenities like swimming lessons vember 29, 2010. Also
provided: Photographs and
and a well-maintained greenway
Hickory Grove Community family history -Obituary
system. A ballpark,, which is now -Family Land Plots -Family
nearly impossible to access, was Tree -Grandfather Photo
Hickory Grove was a small community located around the square at Hickory -Crab Orchard Township
Grove and Delta Road, which later became the W.T. Harris Boulevard built in Campbell Creek Park. Map.
extension. Many residents who lived in Hickory Grove before it was annexed Many residents enjoyed playing
Muse, Amy. “The Wake of
by the City of Charlotte fondly remember the close knit community. Residents games there on weekends, and the Boat” 1969. Article from
reminisce about how people lived by the honor system; store owners trusted children played in the streets. resident.
that patrons would return to pay their tab. Many older folks say the town would Residents even went fishing in a Rhyne, Sara M. “They
close down for the July Fourth Parade and other festivals. Historic Charlotte pond where the Wallace Creek Shared Great Times On
Area’s ‘Country Roads’.”
newspaper articles state that the area was full of wilderness, country roads, neighborhood is located today. Newspaper clipping from
and large ponds, which have since been drained and graded. An airport, which Four Seasons is remembered as 1970s East Side growth map (Mecklenburg Neighbor) resident.
still exists today on W.T. Harris Boulevard (formerly Delta Road) was used being a close-knit community, Terry, Ray. “History of Farm
by private residents. Many residents miss the quiet and intimate life before with homes ranging in the low to Pond” Interview by Melissa
mid hundred thousand dollars. Manak. December 6, 2010.
Charlotte Annexed Hickory Grove and built Eastland Mall.
Four Seasons Neighborhood Construction East Side Decline
In the 1970s, Charlotte annexed Hickory Grove, although many residents Between 1980 and 1990,
fought it. Annexation of East Side communities cost about $1.6 million. Charlotte’s East Side experienced
Annexation caused immediate impacts in Farm Pond; Eastland Mall became decline. Residents attribute
the local hot spot, so lively that it was hard to find parking around Christmas. the decline to the phenomenon
The land around Eastland Mall was purchased by developers; however, legal of IBM employees purchasing
road blocks delayed construction. Erwin properties in Farm Pond and
Four Seasons Plans (L. Emanuel)
Construction bought land, drained the the concurrent revitalization
ponds, and resurfaced roads. Years of Uptown Charlotte. The
later, Erwin Construction built the Four mass purchase of Farm Pond
Season neighborhood. Four Seasons was a properties by out-of-town-ers
desirable place to live for people in the mid led to many homes becoming
to high social economic class, with many rental properties. Furthermore,
residents making over $20,000 in the residents believe that bad lending
1970s. practices in the 1980s and 1990s led low-income residents to believe that they
could own homes. The bad loans caused many foreclosures in Farm Pond. At the
Four Seasons was an attractive same time, the revitalization of Uptown Charlotte increased rent and the cost of
neighborhood that gave first time home living , forcing many lower-income residents to leave Uptown for the East Side,
buyers the option of buying a condo or a which is a convenient commute from Uptown. Many Farm Pond residents recall
single family home. Four Seasons’ patio that at first the changing demographic shift in Farm Pond was not a problem.
homes and split-level homes attracted However, it became clear that the neighborhood had changed when apartment
two types of families: those who wanted rents declined from $900 per month to around $400 to $500. Break-ins and
a more urban lifestyle with maintenance shootings became commonplace, and the Four Season Homeowners’ Association
free common areas, and those who desired homeowners selling to absentee landlords. Property values declined to under
suburban land tracts. Residents recall the $100,000, and are continuing to fall. Devastation hit when many Charlotte
Did you know?
You can find out more
residents began going to Carolina Place Mall and SouthPark Mall, forcing the
Eastland Mall stores to close. Eventually the entire mall closed.
Why is Farm Pond faced with so many
about the Charlotte Action
Research Project (CHARP) Farm Pond Today challenges?
by looking at their website:
http://geoearth.uncc.edu/ Farm Pond is a very diverse area of Charlotte. Residents of Farm Pond include
people/cubabuco/charp/
Although Farm Pond has experienced many changes, the community is trying
to transition upwards to resemble what it used to be. Farm Pond residents feel people who have been homeowners for 15 to 20 years , as well as new immigrants
The website is updated
with news articles about
that the children have no outlets, resulting in petty crimes. Residents believe from Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
CHARP and participating that involving children and apartment complex residents into Four Seasons
communities, like Farm
According to the 2000 Census, historically a predominantly White neighborhood
Homeowners’ Association-sponsored activities will help improve the feeling of
Pond, too! of single family homes, Farm Pond has been rapidly changing with White
community. Furthermore, there is a need for Campbell Creek Park and the Four
You can also read more residents becoming a minority. Newcomers to Farm Pond include Black and
Seasons greenway to be maintained since, since it has been neglected for the
about CHARP’s work Hispanic residents. In the 1990s, Census data shows an absence of Hispanics in
in Reid Park here: “A past 20 years. Many residents agree and remain confident that this is a beautiful
neighborhood is reborn”
the area. Incredibly, the Hispanic population grew dramatically from virtually
neighborhood that will come back as Charlotte’s East Side as a whole transitions
by David Perlmutt (August zero to five hundred people within a decade Currently, the majority of residents
12, 2010) at http://www. forward.
in Farm Pond are Black. Most residents of Farm Pond live in renter-occupied
charlotteobserver.com
housing units, which are primarily apartment complexes on Albemarle Road.
Why is Farm Pond organizing?
Farm Pond has also become home to many young people. The 2000 Census
Farm Pond is receving assistance from the Charlotte Action Research Project and estimates that 25 to 29 year-olds are the largest age bracket in Farm Pond.
the City of Charlotte to organize. Farm Pond is organizing to get better access to By comparison, census tracts around Farm Pond are generally home to more
City services, resources, and support. A Farm Pond Neighborhood Association families with children.
would be able to serve as a point of contact with the City, too. Farm Pond’s diverse and young population is a wonderful asset to the
The Charlotte Action Research Project (CHARP) is an organization that brings community. However, the wide range of languages and cultures in Farm Pond
together community-based organizations in challenged Charlotte neighborhoods can make it challenging for service providers to effectively communicate with and
and students and faculty at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. CHARP tailor services to the community. Also, the high rate of new residents combined
helps local communities to obtain technical and logistical assistance while with the short time that many residents spend living in Farm Pond creates an
giving students real world experience in a diverse and challenging environment. opportunity to communicate to residents about all of the opportunities available
CHARP’s mission is to establish a mutually beneficial partnership that builds for them in Farm Pond.
capacity and engagement between Charlotte neighborhoods and the university. Latin Americans in Mecklenburg County
CHARP believes in empowering community partners to build community
Farm Pond is a microcosm of immigration patterns experienced in Charlotte and
capacity and recognizes that long term involvement with neighborhood groups
Mecklenburg County as a whole. Over the past 15 years, Charlotte has received a
is essential to the success of community-based projects. Community partners
lot of national attention due to the fast pace of population and economic growth.
include: City of Charlotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Windy Ridge
Neighborhood Association, Peachtree Hills Neighborhood Association, Reid Park During this time, newcomers to Charlotte have included domestic and
Neighborhood Association, Camp Greene Neighborhood Association, Revolution international migrants. In particular, the city has become home to many Latino
Park Neighborhood Association, Enderly Park Neighborhood Association, College immigrants. In the 1990s and previous decades, Mecklenburg County was
Downs Neighborhood Association, West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition, predominantly home to White and Black populations. However by 2004, the
Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte NC, and Charlotte Urban Ministry Center. number of Latinos immigrating to Mecklenburg County increased by 887%.
CHARP was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Urban Institute and the Latin
Winston-Salem for continuing work. American Coalition partnered in 2006 to research the Latino population in
Charlotte and provide recommendations for how to better service the Latino
population for the City’s Vision 2015 plan and goal “of celebrating diversity and
promoting equality for all.” Many cultural differences are apparent within the Latino population and between Did you know?
the Latino population and the greater Mecklenburg population. For example If you are interested in
The key findings of the 2006 Mecklenburg County Latino Community Needs learning more about Latino
within the Latino communities, the population in Mecklenburg is diverse.
Assessment include: immigration to Charlotte,
According to the study, 62 percent of Latinos in Mecklenburg come from Mexico. there are two great
• 68% of the Latino population are foreign born The remainder are largely from South America and many of them, from Brazil, resources you can use.
speak Portuguese. People with the same nationalities tend to cluster together in UNCC’s Urban Institute
• 61% of the working Latino population is young, aged 18 to 34 years old neighborhoods or even within apartment complexes. and the Latin American
Coalition’s 2006 Report,
• 50% of the Latino population do not have a high school diploma In terms of differences between Latinos and the wider Mecklenburg population, Mecklenburg County
Latino Needs Assessment,
• The median income for Latinos in Mecklenburg County in 2007 was the principle difference is language, but cultural practices are varied too. Many is available online here:
$39,000 Latinos who immigrate to Charlotte have experienced little formal education. As a http://www.thoughtbox-
result, many are illiterate in Spanish. This makes it harder for the new immigrants charlotte.org/content/
• Compared to other populations in Mecklenburg County, the Latino mecklenburg-county-
to learn English. An example of a cultural difference is that men tend to be the latino-community-needs-
population suffers more economic disadvantages and at a higher rate. dominant heads of Latino families. Respecting family structure is incredibly assessment
For example, 22 percent live in poverty and 35 percent of Latinos live in important. In 2007, the Mayor’s
crowded conditions. Immigration Commission
Finally, the Latino population is significantly challenged by Charlotte’s also published a report
Challenges faced by the Latin American Population in Mecklenburg transportation system, especially in East Charlotte where someone may need to about the impact of im-
County migration on the City of
take three or more buses to get uptown. Many buses in Charlotte are not equipped Charlotte. The report is
with Spanish-language announcements or Spanish-speaking drivers. available here: http://www.
the 2006 Mecklenburg County Latino Community Needs Assessment found greencards.com/docs/
that the Latino population is in need of: Overall, the research shows that significant engagement in Farm Pond will have to Immigration+Final+Report.
pdf
recognize the cultural diversity of the neighborhood before specific programs can
• Employment opportunities
be formed or implemented.
• Bilingual and culturally aware services
• Affordable and accessible health care
• ESL classrooms and educational opportunities
• Improved mobility through public transportation
• Improvement in immigration policies
The greatest barriers experienced by the Latino population include:
• Inadequate English Skills
• Discrimination
• Immigration challenges and undocumented status
• Lack of formal education
• Lack of Spanish language-speaking service providers
• Cost of and access to health care services
• Mobility and access to transportation

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Did you know?
Our source for this
comparison between Farm
Pond and the neighboring
census tracts comes from
the 2000 Census. Overview majority in Farm Pond (55.9%). The Black population is a significant proportion
of the surrounding tracts’ population, too: Hickory Grove (44.3%), Eastland/
U.S. Census Bureau.
(2010). American Wilora Lake (48.2%), Idlewild Farms (46.6%), and Hickory Ridge (44.7%). By
Before studying People, Place, and Environment in Farm Pond in more depth,
Faultfinder reference comparison, about 1/3 of Charlotte’s population was Black in 2000.
tract: Census Tract:15.03, this overview compares Farm Pond to its neighboring census tracts to identify
16.04,19.10,19.12,19.13 significant issues in the neighborhood. Farm Pond’s Census Tract is 19.12, and Home ownership, Renting, and Foreclosure
Generated October 25th,
2010 from http://factfinder.
the following tracts are used in comparison:
Census.gov/servlet/DT- The 2000 Census states there were 2,337 housing units available. While only 640
Table • 15.03 to the north, Hickory Grove units were owner-occupied in 2000, the vast majority (1,656 units) are renter-
• 16.04 to the west, Eastland/Wilora Lake occupied. Within Farm Pond, the level of crime is greatest along Albemarle
Road, which is the primary commercial center of the neighborhood.
• 19.10 to the south, Idlewild Farms
Employment
• 19.13 to the east, Hickory Ridge
In Farm Pond in 2000, the employment ratio of males to females was
Tract 19.12 is bordered by Albemarle Road, Farm Pond Lane, W.T. Harris
approximately equal. With an unemployment rate of 4.2%, Farm Pond had a
Boulevard, and Hickory Grove Road. The surrounding tracts are similar in
very low unemployment rate in 2000. Today, the unemployment rate in Farm
population, except for two: 15.03 to the north (Hickory Grove) and 19.13 to the
Pond is much higher, ranging between 10 and 15% (See Map 6).
east (Hickory Ridge).
Summary
This comparative research of Farm Pond and the neighboring census tracts shows
that Farm Pond is unique in three areas: the residents’ communication barriers; There are some points of interest in the data:
housing affected by sprawl; and, higher unemployment.
• There is a tenuous connection between the type of housing and crime level.
Social Issues While residents associate the multifamily housing along Albemarle Road
with higher rates of crime, Map 7 shows that significant police reports have
Farm Pond has been challenged by the decline of Eastland Mall, with property
been made throughout Farm Pond. Although violent crimes like armed
values declining significantly following the Mall’s closing. Primarily home to a
robbery tend to occur near Albemarle Road, police reports online show that
predominately White population when Four Seasons neighborhood was built
domestic disturbances occur throughout Farm Pond.
in the 1970s, other races began moving into the neighborhood at a fast pace in
the 1990s. With 19.8% of residents speaking a language other than English, • The majority of properties are valued between $50,000-100,000. It is
multiculturalism presents challenges and opportunities in Farm Pond. In 1990, unclear why property values are lower than average in Farm Pond, but
Census data shows a virtual absence of Hispanic residents. However, the number contributing factors include the closing of Eastland Mall, general decline as
of Hispanic residents grew from only 96 residents to more than 500 in 2000, development focused in Uptown Charlotte and exurbs, and crime.
which was approximately 9.6% of the neighborhood’s population. In the tracts
• Significantly more people in Farm Pond rent (in 2000 and today) compared
around Farm Pond, the Hispanic community comprised a large share of the
to people who are homeowners. This is especially interesting considering
popultion in 2000, too: Hickory Grove (19.1%), Eastland/Wilora Lake (13.1%),
the single family home design of the neighborhood.
Idlewild Farms (14.5%), and Hickory Ridge (6.5%). By comparison in 2000, only
7.4% of Charlotte’s population was Latino. • The average rent was between $500-1,000 per month in 2000.
This led to an increased need for ESL formatted classrooms. Younger Hispanics Farm Pond’s long term goals should focus on the social and employment aspects
are having to help parents communicate within the community. While the of the neighborhood, embracing demographic changes and finding ways to build
Hispanic population is growing quickly, the Black population remains the community and local economic opportunities despite the economic downturn.
This topic covers Farm Pond Demographics, Households, and
Social Indicators. The data is compared both over time and to
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County figures.
Overall, Farm Pond is growing more slowly than Charlotte. The
people who live in Farm Pond are younger and more racially and
ethnically diverse than the average mix of people in Charlotte.
Households in Farm Pond are on average smaller than
household sizes in the rest of Charlotte. Farm Pond also has a
higher proportion of single-person and single-parent households
compared to the city as a whole. Almost three-quarters of people
in Farm Pond are renters, having moved into the neighborhood
relatively recently. Residents who are homeowners are likely to
have lived in Farm Pond for at least 15 to 20 years.
Of total housing units, 95% of homes in Farm Pond are single
family homes or condominiums. Only 5% of housing units are
apartments.
People in Farm Pond have been especially hard-hit by
foreclosures and high rents. Over a quarter of residents of Farm
Pond paid 35% or more of their household income to rents or
People
mortgages in 2000. Farm Pond has had at least 26 foreclosures
by the time the 2010 Quality of Life survey was published. A
foreclosure data map from City of Charlotte Neighborhood &
Business Services published in September 2010 shows at least
an additional 20 foreclosures. Unemployment in Farm Pond is
in the range of 10 to 15 percent.

Did you know?
There are many places
1. Demographics Sex
where you can find out As shown in Figure 1, in 2000 the proportion of males to females in Farm Pond
demographic information. Demographics is a study that examines a population and its structure. This was not significantly different from Charlotte or Mecklenburg County. In all three
One great resource is the includes how many people there are in a particular time and area, how old the
City’s Quality of Life Study cases, there were slightly more females than males.
(http://charmeck.org/city/ people are, how fast the group of people is growing, and how many men and
charlotte/nbs/community- women there are. Age Structure
commerce/QOL/Pages/
Default.aspx). Farm Pond Population Figure 1 also shows that in 2000, Farm Pond had a higher proportion of 20 to
is Neighborhood Statistical
Area (NSA) number 148. 30 year old people compared to Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Within the
Table 1 shows population growth in Farm Pond, Charlotte, and Mecklenburg Baby Boom generation, Farm Pond had a smaller proportion of men compared to
A really fun place to
explore census data is
County between 1990 and 2010. As you can see from the table, Farm Pond is a Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
the New York Times’ new small proportion of Charlotte’s total population - in 2008 less than 1%.
Census Explorer: http:// Table 1: Population Change in Farm Pond, Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County Figure 4 shows that the higher concentration of 20 to 30 year old people in Farm
projects.nytimes.com/ 1990 2000 2006 2008 2009 2010 Pond compared to Charlotte and Mecklenburg County existed in 1990, too. This
census/2010/
Farm Pond 5,014 5,263 5,521 5,504 5,807 suggests that young people in Farm Pond are not ageing in place, but rather new
Another place to find Charlotte 395,934 540,828 652,202 687,971 704,422 772,483
demographic information is
young people are moving into the neighborhood.
Mecklenburg 511,433 695,454 833,791 892,456 913,639
the United States Census
(http://census.gov). In the The median age for people in Farm Pond is 30, compared to 34 years old in
2000 and 1990 Censuses, Between 1990 and 2000, Farm Pond’s population grew by 5% compared to more Charlotte.
Farm Pond was Census than 36% population growth in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. In other
Tract 19.12.
words, Farm Pond grew by population much more slowly than Charlotte.
We got the information
in Table 1 from the 1990 Between 2000 and 2010, Farm Pond’s population grew by more than
and 2000 Census, as well 10%. Compared to 43% population growth in Charlotte and 32% growth in
as the 2006, 2007, 2008,
2009, and 2010 Quality of Mecklenburg County during the same period, again Farm Pond grew more slowly
Life Studies. The informa- than Charlotte. However, 10% population growth is still a rapid rate of growth for
tion in Figure 1 is from the
2000 Census, Summary
a neighborhood.
File 1.
Figure 1: Age Structure in 2000
Farm Pond (2000) Charlotte (2000) Mecklenburg County (2000)
85+ 85+ 85+

75 to 79 75 to 79 75 to 79
65 to 69 65 to 69 65 to 69
55 to 59 55 to 59 55 to 59
45 to 49 45 to 49 45 to 49
35 to 39 35 to 39 35 to 39
Men
25 to 29 25 to 29 25 to 29
Women
15 to 19 15 to 19 15 to 19
5 to 9 5 to 9 5 to 9
-20%-15%-10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% -20%-15%-10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% -20%-15%-10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20%

Race Ethnicity Did you know?
We got the information in
Compared to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Farm Pond’s Compared to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Farm Pond’s Figure 2 and Figure 3 from
population in 2000 consisted of a higher percentage of African Americans population in 2000 had a higher proportion of Hispanics. the 2000 Census, Sum-
mary Fule 1.
and American Indians/Alaskan Natives. It is likely that many Latino residents
identify as American Indians. The data in Figure 4 is
from the 1990 and 2000
Figure 2: Racial Comparison Figure 3: Latino Population Census, Summary File 1.
Farm Pond (2000) Charlotte (2000) Mecklenburg County (2000) Farm Pond (2000) Charlotte (2000) Mecklenburg County (2000)
2% 2%
3%
3% 4% 3% 10% 7% 6%
0% 0%
0%
3% 3%
2%
1% 35% 0% 0%
28%
33%
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64%
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White Hispanic
Black / African American Not Hispanic
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two or more races
Figure 4: Age Groups by Percentage in 1990 and 2000
Farm Pond Charlotte Mecklenburg County
Under 5 years Under 5 years Under 5 years

5 to 9 years 5 to 9 years 5 to 9 years
85 years and over 85 years and over 85 years and over 1990
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 2000

Did you know?
We got household informa-
2. Households Household Income
tion in Table 2 and Figure The 2000 Census reported that in Farm Pond, over a quarter of all people paid
5 from the United States Household information tells us about how many groups of people live in Farm more than 35% of their household income to rent. This is considered to be an
Census Summary File 3 Pond. Households include single people, couples that are married or not married,
(http://census.gov). In the unsustainable level, leaving little income for food, utilities, medical expenses,
2000 and 1990 Censuses, and people who are married or not married with children, whether their children and other necessities. As household incomes are lower in Farm Pond, it is not
Farm Pond was Census are biological, adopted, foster, or relatives’ children. surprising that almost 1/3 of residents receive food stamps.
Tract 19.12.
Number of Households Table 3: Household Income
The information in Table
3 and Table 4 came from 2010 Values Farm Pond Charlotte
the 2010 Quality of Life Table 2 shows household growth in Farm Pond, Charlotte, and Mecklenburg Median Household
$33,849 $52,148
Survey. Income
County between 1990 and 2000. As you can see from the table, the average
Percent of People
Zillow.com reports on household size in Farm Pond is 2.29, compared to 2.5 for Charlotte and 2.6 Receiving Food Stamps
28.1% 13.1%
changing home values
over time, which is where
nationwide. This makes sense for the age of the residents; many retired people,
Figure 6 comes from. young couples, and single-parents live in two-person households. Home Value
The Zillow Home Value Table 2: Number of Households
The average home value is also much lower than the Charlotte average.
Index is a proprietary for- 1990 2000
mula used by the website Farm Pond 2,255 2,298
Unfortunately, home values in Farm Pond are declining, while Charlotte’s have
to estimate home values. been rising despite the recession.
Charlotte 158,991 215,449
Figure 6 comes directly
Mecklenburg 200,219 273,416 Table 4: Average Home Value
from Zillow.com and was
updated in November 2010 Values Farm Pond Charlotte
2010. Household Composition Average Home Value $83,344 $228,128
Change in Home Value -3.4% 5.1%
The 2000 Census shows that Farm Pond has a higher proportion of single-
person households and single-parent households compared to Charlotte and Zillow.com reports that in August 2010, the Zillow Home Index Value of homes
Mecklenburg County. Farm Pond also has more “other” households, which sold in Farm Pond was $102,000, while the median sale price was $90,000.
include family and non-family households with no children or children over 18 Figure 6: Home Values in Farm Pond compared to Charlotte
years old.
Figure 5: Household Composition

Farm Pond (2000) Charlotte (2000) Mecklenburg County (2000)
29% 23% 28% 21%

26%
35%
7% 7%
9% 6% 6%
20% 1% 1%
8%2% 33% 37%
1 Person Household Single Dad with children 2+ Person Non-Family Household
Married Couple Single Mom with children Other 2+ Person Households

Types of Homes in Farm Pond Types of Homes in Farm Pond Did you know?
You can use the Polaris
Map 1 shows the various neighborhoods in Farm Pond. Farm Pond has two Farm Pond is primarily comprised of 75% single family homes, 20% tool on the Charlotte-Meck-
homeowner’s associations (Four Seasons includes townhomes) and 6 apartment condominiums, and 5% apartments. In 2010, Farm Pond had 2,707 occupied lenburg website to look up
ownership information for
complexes. It is unclear whether the northern portion of Farm Pond has housing units. Most of the single family homes in Farm Pond are split-level or homes in your neighbor-
homeowners associations. Thus, forming a neighborhood association in Farm ranch-style homes, giving the neighborhood a uniform feel. Some newer two-storey hood.
Pond would give a voice and representation to people who live in the northern homes with garages also exist. The photos also illustrate some of the apartment We found out the composi-
half of the neighborhood, as well as apartment residents. homes in Farm Pond. The newer apartments are behind fences and gates. tion of housing types in
Farm Pond (above the
Map 1: Types of Housing in Farm Pond Four Seasons: Split Level Four Seasons: Ranch Four Seasons: Ranch photographs) from Zillow.
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Did you know? Home Ownership Out of State Landlords
To get the information
shown in Map 2 and 3, we Farm Pond has a much higher proportion of renters (70.6%) compared to In Farm Pond, most of the apartment complexes are owned by companies more
grabbed the information Charlotte as a whole (44.7%). Renters have lived in Farm Pond less time than than 500 miles away. As you can see from this map, quite a few homes in Farm
on Polaris in a format that
is “geo-coded” and made homeowners. According to the 2000 Census, 55% of renters in Farm Pond moved Pond have owners that live outside of Charlotte. In Wallace Creek and Four
these two maps using in between 1999 and March 2000. Another 33% of renters moved in between Seasons neighborhoods, out of state landlords can make collecting homeowners’
software called ArcGIS.
1995-1998. By contrast, almost 50% of homeowners moved into Farm Pond association fees challenging. These neighborhoods may need assistance tracking
To figure out whether a between 1990-1998. Another 25% moved to Farm Pond between 1980-1989. down property owners and putting liens on delinquent properties.
property is occupied by
a renter or the owner, we Map 2: Owners vs Renters in Farm Pond Map 3: Out of State Landlords in Farm Pond
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Age of the Housing Stock Foreclosures Did you know?
To get the information
Much of Farm Pond was developed in the 1970s and 1980s. A few older This map shows foreclosure and unemployment data in Farm Pond in 2009. shown in Map 4 we
buildings (6.8% of total stock) remain from when Farm Pond was rural in the The 2010 Quality of Life Study states that Farm Pond had 26 foreclosures grabbed the information
on Polaris in a format that
1950s. A newer subdivision was built in the past decade. As you’ll see on the a compared to 2,407 in Charlotte. This map, with data from Charlotte Mecklenburg is “geo-coded” and made
following map, this new subdivision has a high concentration of foreclosures. Neighborhood and Business Services, shows 46 foreclosures in Farm Pond these two maps using
software called ArcGIS.
Almost a third of Farm Pond homes were built from 2000 onwards. recorded through September 2010. Four Seasons and Wallace Creek may need
assistance managing foreclosures and collecting HOA dues from foreclosures. Mecklenburg County
GIS prepared the data in
Map 4: Age of Housing Stock in Farm Pond Map 5: Foreclosures in Farm Pond Map 5 for us and got the
Hickory Hickory foreclosure data from City
Grove Grove
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Did you know?
The information in Table
3. Social Indicators Unemployment
5 about education comes Map 6 shows unemployment in Farm Pond, which is more than double
from the 2010 Quality Education the unemployment rate in Farm Pond in 1990. At between 10 and 15%
of Life Survey. We also
looked at the 1990 and unemployment, the rate in Farm Pond is similar to Mecklenburg County’s
According to the 2000 Census, almost half of all residents in Farm Pond had
2000 Census Summary unemployment rate of 10.2% (Employment Security Commission October 2010)
File 3 for information about graduated high school or had some college without finishing a degree.
high school and college
and the national average of 9.3% (Bureau of Labor Statistics November 2010).
graduation in Figure 7.
Table 5: Education in Farm Pond
Mecklenburg County GIS Map 6: Unemployment
prepared the data in Map 6 2010 Values Farm Pond Charlotte Hickory
Grove
Road
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Social Mosaic Profile
Zillow.com uses the 2000 Census to examine age, occupation, and income to
segment populations and describe what kind of people live in an area. According
to Zillow, many of Farm Pond’s residents are: Wa
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population mainly employed in service jobs. Most have a high school education or lower.
• Bright Lights, Big City — Very mobile singles living in the city. Singles ranging in
age from early 20s to mid-40s who have moved to an urban setting. Most rent their
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professional sector.
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Crime Did you know?
The crime data in Map
The following image shows significant police reports between January and 7 comes from Charlotte
November 2010. Significant police reports include armed robbery, assault with Mecklenburg Police
Department. The Police
a deadly weapon, and missing persons. According to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Department has a Com-
Police Department’s website, the most common crimes in Farm Pond between munity Crime Mapping
System at http://maps.
January and November 2010 were non-aggravated assault, vandalism, and cmpdweb.org/cmpdnet/
residential burglaries. map.aspx
Map 7: Crime in Farm Pond EveryBlock.com has

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This topic covers Civic Assets, Neighborhood Assets, Circulation,
and Land Use.
Overall, Farm Pond is well served peripherally by transit,
Place
grocery stores, restaurants, and civic facilities. However, as
the neighborhood was designed in the 1970s and 1980s as
a suburban “loops and lollipops” format, many residents at
the interior of the neighborhood have to drive to reach these
facilities.

Did you know?
1. Civic Assets 2. Neighborhood Assets
We found out about neigh-
borhood Civic and Social
Assets from talking to City Farm Pond is well-served with schools, parks, fire service, a public library, fitness Farm Pond has a wide variety of businesses, including grocery stores,
of Charlotte staff, spending and community centers, and faith centers. convenience stores, hair and nail salons, launrdomats, restaurants, and discount
time in the community and
by Google Maps. stores. These amenities are at a walkable distance for people in the multifamily
residences, but at a driving distance for much of the single family home residents.
Map 8: Civic Assets in Farm Pond Map 9: Shopping Centers in Farm Pond
Hickory
Grove Hickory Grove Market (in blue)
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2. CMS Pre-K and Kindergarten
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3. Hickory Grove Elementary 5 McDonalds
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4. Albemarle Road Middle School 6 Save-A-Lot
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Restaurants within Elementary School Did you know?
1/4 Mile • Idlewild Elementary We found out about
• Mc Donald’s School neighborhood amenities
via many sources. WalkS-
• Paradise Garden • Hickory Grove core.com and Yelp.com
Restaurant Baptist Christian are very useful for finding
School neighborhood services
• Pizza Hut close to where you live.
• Supermercado E • Winterfield We used Google Maps
Taqueria Jalisco Elementary School to make Map 10. Google
Maps is great, because
Map 10: Community Amenities
• Kyoto Japanese/ • Windsor Park you can collaborate with
Korean Restaurant Elementary School other people online to put a
• Hickory Grove map together.
• Han’s Fish &
Chicken Elementary School In the next section,
• Charlotte Islamic you’ll see that we asked
Legend: • Chin Chin neighborhood residents to
Police Department • Golden Palace Academy tell use about their favorite
Restaurant • Trinity Christian neighborhood amenities,
US Post Office which are different from
• Arby’s Preparatory School this list.
Fire Department • Sunrise Restaurant • Our Lady of the
• KFC Assumption School
Library
• Cook Out Other
Grocery Store
• Pollos Mario
• US Post Office
Bank Restaurant
• Campbell Creek
• Wendy’s
Childcare Park
School Groceries within 1 mile • Albemarle Road
• Q A Food Stores Inc Park
Senior Center
• Save-A-Lot • Charlotte
Recreation Center • Bi-Lo Drug Store Mecklenburg
• Aldi Library
Cleaning and Laundry
• Island Grocery
Convenience Store
• Neo Silver Express
Restaurant • Fahmo Grocery and
tawakal express
Hair and Beauty Salon
• Sam’s Mart
Medical Clinic • La Palmita Grocery
Place of Worship Store
• La Luna II
Pharmacy
• Variedades En Mi
Community Center Esquina
Bike Lane Schools within 2 miles
• Albemarle Road
Middle School
• Albemarle Road

Did you know?
You can find out transit
3. Circulation Transit
information using Google. Farm Pond is well-served by bus routes. The 40X is an express bus to downtown
You can go to maps. Roads Charlotte. The 23 and 9 also go downtown, while the 221 and 222 serve the local
google.com and type in
your starting point and neighborhood. However, the single family homes in the middle of Farm Pond
The main roads, Hickory Grove, WT Harris, and Albemarle Road form the
destination. When it remain largely unserved by transit, as the “loops and lollipops” street pattern
gives you directions, click boundaries for Farm Pond. Farm Pond Lane and Lawrence Orr Drive form the
the transit button to get
affords poor connectivity. Zillow.com states the Farm Pond average commute
main routes through the neighborhood. Lawrence Orr has speed bumps to keep
directions! time is over 32 minutes, compared to 26 minutes for Charlotte and nationwide.
vehicular speeds lower.
Map 11: Roads Heirarchy Map 12: Transit Routes
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Walking Walk Score Info: Did you know?
• 90–100: Walker’s Paradise — Daily errands do not require a car. You can use the website
Farm Pond offers a slightly better walking experience compared to Charlotte on • 70–89: Very Walkable — Most errands can be accomplished on foot. WalkScore.com to find
average. We grabbed this image from WalkScore.com, and it shows that Farm out how many shops,
• 50–69: Somewhat Walkable — Some amenities within walking distance. restaurants, pharmacies,
Pond has access to many amenities on Albemarle Road. WalkScore.com ranks • 25–49: Car-Dependent — A few amenities within walking distance. grocery stores, banks,
Farm Pond as the 63rd most walkable community in Charlotte. With a Walk • 0–24: Car-Dependent — Almost all errands require a car. and other places you can
walk to. The website also
Score of 45, Farm Pond’s Walk Score is 6 points higher than Charlotte’s average calculates approximately
Walk Score of 39. This means that Farm Pond is better served by transit than how much on transporta-
Charlotte, generally speaking. tion you could be spending
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4. Land Use
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laris. If you’re interested in W.T. Harris and Hickory Grove Road. Apartments and condominium buildings
how zoning affects where separate the single family homes from commercial activities. It is generally good
you live, you can search
the City of Charlotte’s planning practice to separate single family homes and commercial uses with
Zoning Website for msps: higher density residential use.
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This topic covers the 100 year floodplain in Farm Pond. As
data becomes more available in the future, this topic can be
expanded to include air quality, biodiversity, and greenhouse
gas emissions data.
In Farm Pond, some apartments and townhomes are in the 100
year floodplain.

1. Natural Features
100-Year Floodplain
This map helps explain why Farm Pond feels separated from the neighborhoods
to the west. A creek and Floodplain runs behind the apartment and
condominium complexes on Farm Pond Lane. Some apartments and townhomes
off of Farm Pond Lane are within the 100 year floodplain.
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Farm Pond is well-served by transit and neighborhood retail.
Foreclosures and crime occur throughout the neighborhood, and
do not appear to be correlated to areas where lots of renters live
or there are many absentee landlords.

Opportunities Challenges
To summarize this section, here are some of the opportunities in Farm Pond. The Challenges in Farm Pond include crime, foreclosures, the high percentage
Campbell Creek Park connects to the Four Seasons greenway (1) and walking of renters, and out-of-state ownership. As this map shows, there is no clear
trails. If extended, the greenway could reach transit on Albemarle Road. Hickory correlation between areas with high foreclosures, significant police events, and
Grove Baptist Church (2) is another major landholder in the area that could renters. In other words, the whole of Farm Pond is challenged by these issues,
connect central neighborhood homes to transit. rather than isolated pockets.
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Where are we going?
This chapter describes the process that people in Farm Pond
have been participating in to form a neighborhood association.
• Preliminary Meetings and CHARP Farm Pond Liaison
outreach
• First Neighborhood Meeting
• Second Neighborhood Meeting
• Third Neighborhood Meeting
• Four Seasons Homeowner’s Association Annual General
Meeting
• Eagle Woods Movie Nights
• Eagle Woods Apartment Complex Party
Where are we going? 37

Preliminary Meetings Second Neighborhood Meeting
Before beginning community engagement in earnest, Judith Gamboa and the On November 6 2010 at the Hickory
project team met with community leadership to gain insight into Farm Pond. Grove Public Library, students at UNC
The Hickory Grove Police Department offered the project team the opportunity Charlotte facilitated a second meeting
to ride around the neighborhood with patroling officers. The project team toured of residents from Farm Pond and
Farm Pond with Kim Barnes and Eugene Bradley from the City of Charlotte, as adjacent neighborhoods. More than 23
well as Martina Jones. people attended the meeting, with most
attendees being retired homeowners in
J. Gamboa contacted and visited with apartment managers to gauge their interest
Farm Pond.
and potential for involvement. She discovered that there is a high turnover of
apartment managers. The purpose of the meeting was to
maintain momentum in Farm Pond for
Initial attempts to meet with the Latin American Coalition and Mi Casa Es Su
neighborhood organizing, to continue to communicate to residents about City
Casa were not successful due to scheduling conflicts.
of Charlotte services in Farm Pond, and to learn about Farm Pond issues and
J. Gamboa successfully met with Gabriel Kussin, Volunteer Coordinator at the concerns from residents.
Latin american Coalition (now Bonnie Carter), to discuss how the organization
Katie Lewis (Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Hickory Grove
is involved in Farm Pond. The Latin American Coalition has a large volunteer
Community Coordinator), Eugene Bradley (City of Charlotte), and Martina Jones
database in addition to having access to a lot of people who live in Farm Pond.
(Community Activist) attended the meeting and made presentations.
First Neighborhood Meeting Third Neighborhood Meeting

On October 2 2010 at the Hickory
Grove Public Library, students at On December 11 2010 at the Hickory Grove
UNC Charlotte facilitated a meeting Public Library, students at UNC Charlotte
of residents from Farm Pond and facilitated a third meeting of residents from
adjacent neighborhoods. More than Farm Pond and adjacent neighborhoods.
20 people attended the meeting, with Approximately 20 people attended the
most attendees being homeowners in meeting, representing a broader spectrum
Farm Pond. of Farm Pond residents, such as people
from Eagle Woods, Wallace Creek, and the
Dr. Janni Sorensen from the University
homes above Four Seasons Homeowner’s
of North Carolina at Charlotte
Association.
was present at the meeting to help
facilitate. Virginia Spykerman (candidate for the Board of City Commissioners), The purpose of the meeting was to re-examine the purpose of the Farm Pond
Katie Lewis (Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Hickory Grove Neighborhood Association, identify goals for the community, brainstorm actions
Community Coordinator), and Kim Barnes (City of Charlotte) also attended the to reach goals, and gather ideas for possible activities to undertake during 2011.
meeting.
Unlike previous meetings, the discussion with residents shifted away from
The purpose of the first meeting was to gauge interest in and facilitate the crime frustration with youth, renters, and unkept properties. Instead, residents
creation of a neighborhood association. During the meeting, attendees introduced vocalized a willingness to act in Farm Pond and a desire to start doing something.
themselves and described where they live in the neighborhood and how long they
had lived there for. The conversation during this meeting principally focused on
the level of crime in Farm Pond.
Four Seasons Homeowners’ Association nights as a way to engage youth in her neighborhood and get them off the streets.
Annual General Meeting Eagle Woods Apartment Complex Party

On November 20 2010 at the Four Seasons Club House (5050 Farm Pond As a pilot project to bring the
Lane), students at UNC Charlotte, Eugene Barnes (City of Charlotte), and Farm Pond Neighborhood
Mr. and Mrs. Jones (Neighborhood Activists) attended the Four Seasons Association to apartment
Homeowners’ Association Annual General Meeting. residents, J. Gamboa
organized a party at the
Leadership in the Homeowner’s Association include:
Eagle Woods Clubhouse on
• Ray Terry - President December 10, 2010. CHARP
provided refreshments,
• Bruce Dannelly - Vice President
Power 98 played great music,
• Lanny Emanuel - Treasurer and Charlotte Mecklenburg
Parks and Recreation kindly
• Enid Thuemmel - Committee Coordinator lent the project leam tables.
• Pat Covington - Secretary The event seemed to be
a great way to celebrate
• Roger Bruney - Attorney neighborliness and raise
• Diane Freed - Ambassador and Volunteer Coordinator awareness about the Neighborhood Association. Involving local businesses and
giving residents more notice ahead of time would be ways to encourage more
• Michael Anped people to attend future events.
• Don Whyte and Ron Steele - Maintenance
• Gloria Ward - Patio 1 Committee
Conclusion
• Lucy Brian - Patio 2 Committee The neighborhood meetings, with more than 20 people in attendance each time,
can be considered successful. However, the vast majority of attendees are members
Four Seasons Homeowners’ Association was one of Charlotte’s original HOAs,
of the Four Seasons Homeowners’ Association. One reason for this is that the first
with bylaws that were imitated throughout the state. After having experienced
two times the project team distributed flyers around the neighborhood, we did not
setbacks in the Homeowners Association, such as the theft of the Association’s
reach the north half of Farm Pond.
reserve funds, Four Seasons HOA is re-assessing its position, improving
the appearance of the neighborhood, and re-establishing leadership in the The Latino and African American populations in Farm Pond have not been well
neighborhood. represented, either. In the future, neighborhood meetings should be a consistent
time and place, so yard signs can be made and reused. There are also opportunities
Some disagreement with leadership has been expressed. In particular, Gloria
to advertise the meetings in Latino newspapers (La Noticia and Que Pasa) and
Ward and Carole Callaghan raised concerns about how the HOA bylaws should
radio stations, as well as local businesses.
be followed.
Geo-Notifier, an automatic phone calling system provided by Charlotte
Eagle Woods Movie Nights Mecklenburg Police Department appears to be especially effective in reaching
residents.
To ensure that Farm Fond is becoming a socially integrated neighborhood, a
community activist, Martina Jones, and her family have been hosting events
in their home to get to know their neighbors. Mrs. Jones began Friday movie
Where are we going? 39
How do we get there?
This chapter describes strategies for how the Farm Pond
community can organize itself. The chapter is based in
community feedback and discussions with non-profit and City
of Charlotte staff. Based on this information, we compiled the
following:
• Vision
• Goals
• Actions
• Case Studies
• Resources
• Important Contacts
How do we get there? 41

Introduction Vision
During the Third Community Meeting, residents brainstormed about things that Farm Pond is a friendly place that is welcoming to young children and people
made them proud of Farm Pond and what kind of place they would like Farm of all cultures. It is a clean place with curb appeal, where people can leave their
Pond to be. Then, the residents identified what the major themes in these ideas doors unlocked. In Farm Pond, neighbords get involved and everyone (home
were and grouped the ideas under the themes. The themes are the Goals listed owners, renters, apartment managers) is held accountable for maintaining a
below. beautiful, safe, and resourceful community.
The project team compiled the community’s goals from the Third Meeting, as
well as ideas generated during previous meetings, to make the following lists.
Actions
Immediately / Shorter Term
Action Goal Met Party Responsible for Implementation

Improve understanding of the benefits of a Neighborhood Association for Farm Pond Access Resources CHARP
Set up a Landlord-Tenant Forum through Community University Access Resources CHARP
Set up a Renter’s Rights Forum through Community University Access Resources CHARP
Invite a Section 8 and Housing Vouchers expert to attend and speak at a future meeting Access Resources CHARP, Charlotte Housing Authority
Invite a Code Enforcement Officer to attend and speak at a future meeting Access Resources CHARP
Introduce residents to Community University, liaise between residents and service providers, continue outreach Access Resources, Increase Accountability CHARP
Establish leadership for the Neighborhood Association, improve social capital and capacity Accountability, Resources CHARP, Residents, Community University
Begin Farm Pond Pride activities, like park clean up, neighborhood cleanup, yard of the month, positive ticket... Maintenance + Beautification, Friendliness CHARP, Residents
Connect media and not-for-profits with activities being undertaken in Farm Pond Increase Friendliness CHARP
Continue to integrate home owners, apartment residents, and immigrants Increase Friendliness CHARP
Begin a Newsletter Increase Friendliness CHARP
Establish a Welcoming Committee Increase Friendliness Residents
Create a consistent time and place for meetings Increase Friendliness CHARP + Residents
Talk with neighbors and get people involved Increase Friendliness Residents
Farm Pond Yard Signage about meetings Increase Friendliness CHARP, Residents, City via grant
Knock on doors and get people involved Increase Friendliness CHARP
Learn how to apply for grants Access Resources City, Residents, CHARP
Talk to Villa Heights about their HOA Access Resources Residents
Tell neighbors to call 911 when things look suspicious Safety Residents
Increase police presence in Farm Pond Safety CMPD
Engage youth in volunteering Maintenance + Beautification Residents, M. Jones
Keep junk from around your house, no trash in yard, pick up dog poop, maintain exterior and yard appearance Maintenance + Beautification Residents
Report code violations to 311 Maintenance + Beautification Residents, City of Charlotte

Goals
• Improve Accountability
• Improve Safety
• Maintenance and Beautification
• Increase Friendliness and get to know more neighbors
• Obtain access and utilize resources
Longer Term
Action Goal Met Party Responsible for Implementation

Hold block parties and create welcoming committees Increase Friendliness Residents
Establish a crafting group Increase Friendliness Residents
Increase the proportion of homeowners Accountability Residents, City
Ensure the City stays responsible for sidewalk, curb, gutter improvements Accountability Residents, City
Hold Apartment Managers accountable Accountability Residents, CMPD, Apartment Managers, Apartment Owners
Ensure Apartment Managers treat people with respect Accountability Residents, Apartment Managers, Apartment Owners
Establish a neighborhood watch Safety Residents, CMPD
Create a feeling of youth belonging Safety Residents, M. Jones
Slow down traffic and put up “Children at Play” signs Safety Residents, City
Implement CPCC Construction Program Access Resources Residents
Get more successful businesses Access Resources Residents, City, Neighborhood Revitalization Group
Create a neighborhood book club Access Resources Residents
Obtain City grants Access Resources Residents, City
Demonstrate leadership Access Resources Residents, City, CHARP, CMPD
Obtain business development assistance Access Resources Residents, City
Neighborhood Improvement Grant Access Resources Residents, CHARP, City
Create a group for flowers and shrub landscaping Access Resources Residents
Obtain organizational skills Access Resources Residents, City
Update HOA bylaws Access Resources Residents, CHARP
Implement pilot project for on-site service provision Access Resources CHARP, Latin American Coalition
Make Farm Pond look like Idlewild Farms Maintenance + Beautification Residents, CHARP, City
Get kids involved in weatherization and yard maintenance Maintenance + Beautification Residents, CHARP, City, M. Jones
Get a neighborhood sign Maintenance + Beautification Residents, City, CHARP
Make our community playground more attractive and usable Maintenance + Beautification Residents, CHARP, City
Keep vacant homes attractive Maintenance + Beautification Residents, City
Make Farm Pond not look like you’ve driven onto Wilkinson Blvd Maintenance + Beautification Residents, City
Incentivize renters to maintain their homes Maintenance + Beautification Residents, City
Rehabilitate Campbell Creek and Greenway System Maintenance + Beautification Residents, Parks + Recreation, Youth, CHARP
Improve Four Seasons Shopping Plaza Maintenance + Beautification Neighborhood Revitalization Group, City

Did you know?
Casa Familiar has a great
Case Studies Affordable Housing Developer - Hispanic Housing Development
Corporation, Chicago
website that describes
more in-depth the type of Social Enterprise as Developer - Casa Familiar, San Diego The Hispanic Housing Development Corporation was
projects that the organiza-
tion undertakes here: http:// founded in 1975 as a non profit organization to help
www.casafamiliar.org.
After decades of battle between the City of San Diego and residents, Teddy Cruz
create affordable housing in Latino neighborhoods of
You can also reach Casa and Casa Familiar have created a new way to bring together residents while
Familiar at 619 428 1115. Chicago. The organization’s goal is to build comfortable,
using the city as a site for research and experimentation. Casa Familiar is a social
affordable housing that people are proud to call home.
To find out more about organization that is involved in community building and improving the quality of
the Histpanic Housing HHDC provides people with both new and renovated
life for its residents. The non-profit acts as a mediator within the community, an
Development Corporation, homes. They organization lives among the community by speaking their
please see: architectural practice, and a one-stop shop for government agencies.
languages, listening to community input, and investing in construction and job
• Phone: 312 602 6500
Casa Familiar brings attention to the socio-cultural, political, and economic creation that gives back the community.
• hhdcinfo@hhdevcorp.
com forces in play in San Diego, redefining the role of architects in the context of city
A notable feature of HHDC is that the organization hires within the community.
• http://hhdevcorp.com development. “Living Rooms at the Border” is a small project that anticipates
HHDC provides job training and offers employment within the organization.
San Diego’s future densities and mixed uses. As Casa Familiar has evolved into
Tropic Construction, the for-profit construction arm of the organization, regularly
becoming a real estate developer, the organization now seeks to transform zoning
hires residents and establishes relationship with minority subcontractors. Their
regulations for the border community of San Ysidro, California. Casa Familiar’s
investment makes a difference in long run, by inspiring neighbors to improve
practice demonstrates that the most experimental work in housing in the United
their properties. This then leads investment and job growth.
States lies in the hands of progressive, community-based nonprofit organizations
and within small communities. From its initial focus of Hispanic neighborhoods, HHDC now owns more than 5
HUD properties and currently expanding outside of the city limits.
HDDC is currently are involved in:
• Housing Development: 31 projects and $249+ million in development costs
• Commercial Development: 82,000+ sq.ft. & $23+ million in development costs
• Residential Preservation: 1350+ units & $70 million in development costs
• Property Management: 3650+ rental units & 62,000 sq.ft. commercial space
• Tropic Construction: 2000+ residential units, 104,000 sq.ft. commercial space & $98 million in construction
costs
“At “Living Rooms at the Border,” estudio teddy cruz
will weave 12 affordable housing units across a
concrete framework. The open space underneath will
function as a marketplace, among other uses.”
Credit: estudio teddy cruz

Social Enterprise as Low Income Housing Provider - Portland Hotel Live-Work Artist Space Developer - ArtSpace, Minneapolis Did you know?
Society, Vancouver Canada The City of Vancouver has
Artspace was established to create and information about how the
The Portland Hotel Society is a non-profit organization that was created in 1993 retain affordable live/work space for Portland Hotel Society
used density bonuses and
to advocate, develop, and implement services for people living with concurrent artists and other fine arts professionals. facade grants to finance
disorders. Many creative people move into their project at this site:
http://vancouver.ca/
dilapidated neighborhoods or warehouse ctyclerk/cclerk/20060711/
The Portland Hotel itself was
districts to take advantage of large, open floor plans and cheap rents. However, by documents/ph1.pdf
initiated in 1991 by Vancouver’s
making these neighborhoods “cool,” the artists often become a victim of their own You can find out more
Downtown Eastside Residents
success and get priced out of the gentrified community. about Artspace by calling:
Association (DERA). The 612 333 9012 or visiting
Association converted a local Artspace’s mission is to create, foster, and preserve affordable space for artists their website at http://www.
artspace.org
hotel and named it after the and arts organizations. The non-profit pursues this mission through development
US city of Portland, where projects, asset management activities, consulting services, and community-
Canadian organizers had been building activities that serve artists and arts organizations of all disciplines,
inspired by housing programs for cultures, and economic circumstances. Artspace believes that by providing physical
homeless people. The facility was space, the organization supports the continued professional growth of artists and
transferred to the Portland Hotel enhances the cultural and economic vitality of the surrounding community.
Society on its completion. The
program moved to a new building
(re-named the Portland Hotel) in
the downtown eastside in 1999.
The Portland Hotel provides long
term housing for people with For example, Minneapolis’ historic warehouse district began to become hip in the
mental illness, addictions and 1970s. The area’s gentrification led to Artspace’s creation in 1979. While Artspace
other problems, which reduces began by advocating for the artist community, the organization decided to take a
their susceptibility to harm. more proactive role in the 1980s. Artspace is now America’s leading nonprofit real
Approximately 40 percent of estate developer for the arts. In the last few years, Artspace has further expanded
residents stay at the Portland its mission to incorporate the planning and development to other parts of the
Hotel for about 10 years, while country. The non-profit organization utilizes green building technologies in design
the balance of residents stay 4 and construction.
to 6 years. This contrasts dramatically with the prior history of residents, who
Artspace Currently sponsors:
typically registered 6 to 8 addresses or were homeless during the year before
moving to the Portland Hotel. • Property Development: Purchase of older buildings and remodeling.
Artspace develops a mix of affordable live/work units, retail space, and
As part of its investment in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the Portland Hotel
administrative and performance space for arts organizations
Society (PHS) purchased derelict historic buildings in the area. To fundraise
for additional long term housing, PHS utilized the City of Vancouver’s density • National Consulting: Art space acts as a consultant to communities,
bonus program and facade grant. PHS inked a deal with a local developer, organizations, and individuals seeking information a about developing
Concord Pacific, who paid upfront for the density bonus awarded to PHS for affordable housing
renovating the historic Pennsylvania Hotel on Carrall Street.
• Asset Management : Artspace owns the buildings and as well manage
• Resource Development: Community development with other partners

Did you know? Latino Empowerment Organization - United Neighborhood English speaking backgrounds. This level of diversity means that neighbourhoods
You can contact UNO to Organization, Chicago are expected to provide a whole variety of religious, recreational, educational,
learn more about their literacy, jobs training, health, and other social and well-being services to a very
programs and the Little Vil- The United Neighborhood Organization was established
lage revitalization project.
broad set of people.
in 1984 by a group of community and religious leaders
• Phone: 312 432 6301 The film explores how Collingwood managed to absorb migration and a new and
in Chicago. The goal was to build grass-root leadership
• http://uno-online.org very diverse population. Just two decades ago, long-term Collingwood residents
within the city’s ever growing Hispanic neighborhoods to
YouTube.com has lots of
organize and empower community members to address were afraid of new residents, who were arriving from East, South, and Southeast
wonderful videos about
Collingwood Neighbour- issues plaguing the Latino population. UNO’s vision for Chicago is to create Asians, Africans, and Latin Americans. New immigrants, especially women, used
hood House. Just make a place where Hispanics emerge as the new middle class, employing the same the Collingwood Neighbourhood House for language and childcare programs.
sure to search for it with Over time, the new residents began volunteering in the organization, gaining
the “u” in “neighbourhood.” determination that drove immigrants to this country to make the right choices
YouTube also has a for their families. They focus primarily on many Hispanic neighborhoods in skills, and eventually getting jobs.
trailer for Sandercock’s
film, “Where Strangers
Southwest Side and Northwest Side, both areas have a high concentration of Collingwood Neighbourhood House is a great example of a community-based
become Neighbours” here: Latino immigrants. organization that provides recreational, childcare, youth, and settlement services,
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=YWzcGXUWsI8 UNO’s mission is to challenge Hispanics to define and attain standards of with programs for individuals and families. Another example of a successful
excellence for themselves towards an overall enfranchisement of this community, Neighbourhood House organization in Vancouver that has a diverse client base
Here’s a link for the
Collingwood Neighbour- both in a broad sense of American social growth and at the local level in terms of is the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House. South Vancouver Neighbourhood
hood House: http://www.
stable neighborhoods and healthy families. House specializes in Dialogue Circles, which are social meeting events where
cnh.bc.ca/
people share with each other about their cultures from home and experiences
Here is a link to a video An example UNO project is the revitalization of Little Village. From the 1980s to integrating into Vancouver. This storytelling creates bonds and understanding
about South Vancouver the 90s, Little Village had experienced decline, and high rates of crime. UNO, in
Neighbourhood House:
between residents of the community.
http://www.youtube.com/ partnership with the City of Chicago’s Planning Department and Housing and
watch?v=0age-j0x5VA Human Services, helped the Hispanic residents build their own business as well Real Estate Value Stabilization - Neighborhood Stabilization Program,
as expand to the neighborhood. UNO also participates in community organizing, Chicago
For more information
about the Neighborhood school reform and local school councils, immigration, educational outreach, and
Stabilization program, see The City of Chicago established this program in 2008 after having received $55
http:www.chicagonsp.org
a Metropolitan Leadership Institute.
million to revitalize lower income neighborhoods. The City partnered with Mercy
or call 312 447 4750.
Community Center - Collingwood Neighbourhood House, Vancouver Portfolio Services, a local non-profit organization to complete the project. This
Canada partnership has been so successful, the Federal government funded the program
with a second payment of $98 million.
Collingwood Neighbourhood House is one of
many Neighbourhood House organizations The Neighborhood Stabilization program purchases inexpensive real estate
that serves residents in Vancouver, Canada. through HUD, renovates the homes, and sells the homes to low-income
individuals and families. For example, 6324 South Campbell Street was
Neighbourhood House organizations provide purchased for $18,000, upfitted for an additional $20,000, and sold to a family
social, educational, cultural, and recreational who earned less than $87,000.
programs for residents in order to promote
a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation A factor of success in Chicago is the program’s concentration on specific
within neighborhoods. Neighbourhood neighborhoods, purchasing a cluster of homes within that area.
Houses provide services and community
development on a neighborhood basis.
Vancouver generally and Collingwood, in particular, are very diverse places.
In Leonie Sandercock and Giovanni Attili’s film “Where Strangers Become
Neighbours,” Sandercock cites that 51% of people in Vancouver are from non-
Resources in Charlotte Did you know?
You can contac the
Latin American Coalition at
Latin American Coalition (LAC) 704-531-3848 and info@
latinamericancoalition.org
http://www.latinamericancoalition.org You can find more grants:
• http://www.grants.gov
Latin American Coalition (LAC) is a not-for-profit
• http://www.recovery.gov
social service provider based in Charlotte, NC. The
• http://www.zsr.org
LAC was established in 1990 to provide services that
• http://www.
address language, economic, educational, and cultural artsandscience.org
barriers that face the Latino population, which has • http://www.ed.gov
tripled in size in Charlotte since the 1990s. The LAC
Z. Smith Reynalds
also aims to educate the general population about Foundation is a non-profit
Latino cultures using authentic cultural experiences. organization that is working
with UNC-Charlotte to
Currently, the organization focuses on Charlotte’s East help build a neighborhood
Side, which is one of the city’s immigration gateways. association.
However, the need to find new and innovative ways to address the needs of this Arts and Science Council
under-served population has arisen. The not-for-profit organization currently has programs that could
offers educational services, advocacy and celebratory activities that feature assist Farm Pond’s
students. The Four Season
Latin American cultures, such as the annual Latin American Festival. Since up to $7500 for qualified buyers in transition neighborhood such as Farm Pond. HOA would be a perfect
issues of unemployment, housing, and economic revitalization now plague not This would be beneficial for the renters as well the home owners association to organization to apply.
increase ownership from 29% to 90% which can result less neighborhood crime Grants include:
only the Latin community in Charlotte, but the city at large, the LAC is faced
and more involvement from owners. • Special Project grant
with new challenges and opportunities. geared to arts, science
Housing Program: Home Ownership Rehabilitation and history.
Latin American Coalition has brought awareness to the University of North
• Cultural Project Grant:
Carolina at Charlotte about several issues that they feel are important within Increasing access
the community. The LAC has completed studies about the Latino community http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/housing/Pages/ to arts, science and
with the Urban Institute to examine how best to serve the Latino population. HomeownershipRehab.aspx heritage offering as
well strengthening
The Coalition’s goal is to expand and see what they can do to further help the The program provides low interest loans to low and moderate the quality of cultural
community. programing in
income homeowners. The goal is to correct code violations and neighborhoods within
Our goal was to help the LAC identify innovative organizational models from to help homeowners rehab their home while saving money. Mecklenburg County
• Cultural Access Grant:
other not-for-profits around the country in order to outline strategies and increases community
goals that might help the LAC transform into a more effective player in the access to minorities
transformation of Charlotte’s East Side. Hopefully the case studies mentioned The Charlotte Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing within art, science and
history experiences.
in this report can provide some insightful examples of ways that organizations This would benefit Latin
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/housing/housingcoalition/Pages/default.
in other cities have tackled issues of housing, community gathering, and American Coalition.
aspx
neighborhood investment. Promise Neighborhood
Geared to homeless and to help them get off the grant: is designed for the
House Charlotte improvement of distressed
street. A ten year plan to work with apartment neighborhoods, to help
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/housing/Pages/HouseCharlotte.aspx complexes and city to advocate for the homeless education within the area
population which will place them around the city that is covered. This
program is through “Office
This Program assists residents in purchasing homes. The organization offers and provide them with the tools to succeed. of Innovation and Improve-
down payment assistance up to $10,000 in challenged neighborhoods, as well ment.”

Did you know? Neighborhood Matching Grant through “Weed and Seed” Mayor’s Youth Employment Program
Crossroads Charlotte
unveiled a new opportunity http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/communitycommerce/Pages/NMGFAQ. http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/ed/Pages/MYEP.aspx
for anyone in the com- aspx
munity who wants to make This program would be beneficial for Farm Pond
a difference. Achieving
Community Today Grants
The Matching Grant program has been helping Charlotte citizens improve their neighborhood as it is providing paid and non paid
will be offered to help con- neighborhood. The program awards funds that will help the neighborhood to internship for at risk youth. This would help the
nect people across lines of become a better place to live, work and play. The goal is to help strengthen and decrease the crime in the neighborhood, as there is
differences through various
projects in the community. empower the neighborhood. uprising numbers of youth moving in the area.
The exciting part of the As quoted from the program, the four primary goals are: The requirement is the youth has to be between age
process is that you as
members of the Charlotte- • “Help neighborhoods determine priorities and make improvements in their
of 16 to 18 and attending the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system.
Mecklenburg community communities in an efficient, cost-effective manner.”
will have the chance to
Business Investment Program Grant
decide who gets the • “Improve the quality of life neighborhood and business associations through
grants! Crossroads Char- participation in and management of neighborhood-based projects.” http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/
lotte will post the finalists
online and allow the public
communitycommerce/financialprograms/Documents/
• “Promote civic involvement and leverage resources to revitalize and reinvest in
to vote for the ideas they
Challenged and Transitioning neighborhoods as well as other community groups to
BusinessInvestmentGrantFactSheet.pdf
would like to see funded.
create projects and products that improve neighborhoods.” The object of this grant is seek the creation, retention or
These awards will offer up
to $500 to individuals or or- • “Encourage partnerships among local government agencies, resident and business expanding of new or existing businesses.
ganizations that have small associations and other community groups to create projects and products that improve
projects that need funding Business District Organization Program
neighborhoods.”
and are only available via
the Crossroads Charlotte http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/communitycommerce/
Facebook Fan Page: The grants are awarded four times a year as well application dead lines are:
http://www.facebook.com/ February 15th, April 15th, June 15th and September 15th. financialprograms/Pages/BDOP.aspx
crossroadcharlotte
Workshops are required to apply for the grant and neighborhoods with median This program motive is to empower businesses to create positive change that
income of no more than $57,489 may be eligible to apply. will benefit their neighborhood. Example of this would be expansion, creating
jobs, or anything that can positively impact the residence area. This grant is a
Energy Grant Program matching grant with up to $30,000.
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/ Facade Improvement Grant Program
communitycommerce/financialprograms/Pages/
EnergyPrograms.aspx http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/communitycommerce/
financialprograms/Pages/FacadeImprovementGrantProgram.aspx
The program encourages neighborhood to come
together and implement strategies to improve This program aims to
neighborhood use of energy. The goal is to improve remove blight by helping
neighborhood efficiently and to become sustainable. businesses and commercial
There will be five neighborhoods per year, with a property owners improve
$20,000 to $60,000 grant, with both providing building appearance
different scope of work. Residents are required to complete a workshop before with signs, parking, and
applying for the grant. landscaping improvements.
The National Revitalization Group is currently on this grant to provide the
neighborhood’s Four Season shopping complex an improvement and improve
the economy in the selected area. The long term goal for this to merge with the
farm pond neighborhood to get a space for their monthly meetings and eventual prevent their return to the targeted area. “Seeding” brings human services to the Did you know?
events such as movie nights, parties and as well job training. (D- the meeting area, such as prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood revitalization. You can register for
from today, please add whatever you feel needs to be part of the book) Community University
Charlotte Police Department’s current project is along Central Avenue and current classes, watch classes
The company has worked in Charlotte specifically on Tryon and East-way area partners include: online, and find out more
about Community Univer-
to improve the economy there. • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sity at http://charmeck.
• Anuvia org/city/charlotte/nbs/
Big Box Demolition Grant • Gang of One
communitycommerce/
CommunityUniversity/
• Latin American Coalition Pages/default.aspx
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/communitycommerce/
• Sisters of Mercy Foundation
financialprograms/Pages/ If you have more than 10
• Jacob’s Ladder people from your com-
BigBoxDemolitionGrantProgram. munity organization that is
• Girl Scouts Hornet’s Nest Council
aspx interested in customized
• Briar Creek Road Baptist Church
training,
This program is an component of
Community University - Charlotte Samples of topics:
the facade improvement program.
• Leadership
The target is to tear down the big box Community University is a program that offers Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
• Organizational Basic
buildings that have been vacant over residents classes on how to improve their neighborhoods. The goal is provide high
• Communication
two years. The program offers up to quality training to Charlotte residents to empower them to improve the quality • Neighborhood Finances
50% of total project cost. An example of life in their neighborhoods. Community University trains students to become • Resources
of this would be off Independence better advocates for themselves and gives students the tools needed to improve
Boulevard where there are torn down and maintain local community and businesses organizations.
places that will be an eventual business and living space there.
Other programs offered by Community University include Neighborhood
Security Grant Symposium (which is offered to communities annually), the Good Neighborhood
Program, customized training, and online classes.
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/communitycommerce/
financialprograms/Pages/SecurityGrantProgram.aspx Example Community University Class
• Understanding the 2010 Quality of Life Study: Southeast District
As quoted from charmeck.org, “The objective of the Security Grant Program • Tuesday, November 16 2010 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
is to reduce the opportunity for crime and create a safer environment for • at Story Slam! located at 1401 Central Avenue
employees and customers. The program provides
matching funds for the installation of eligible Good Neighborhood Program
security improvements to commercial property.” The Good Neighborhood Program is a guide for residents to become good
This would help the Four Season Shopping neighbors to their community. Founded on the principle of respect, the following
complex as they are in the process of improving are examples of Good Neighborhood actions:
the complex and to deter the crime that is Do:
happening. • Cut your grass once a week
• Clean your gutters regularly
Weed and Seed Program
• Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/communitycommerce/Programs/ • Empty excess water collecting in pots, buckets and containers that can attract and breed mosquitoes
Pages/WeedandSeed.aspx • Plant perennials for the upcoming year
• Schedule bulky items for pickup
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cooperate in “weeding out” • Properly display house numbers
criminals who participate in violent crime and drug abuse, attempting to • Clean up after your pets

Don’t: • Pour contaminants down the storm water drains
• Park your car on the front lawn • Play loud music after 10 p.m.
• Store excess trash and debris around your home • Park inoperable vehicles on your property
• Play loud music after 10 p.m. • Forget to retrieve trash rollout containers by midnight on your collection date
• Park inoperable vehicles on your property • Allow your dog to bark excessively during the night
• Forget to retrieve trash rollout containers by midnight on your collection date • Pour contaminants down the storm water drains
• Allow your dog to bark excessively during the night
Commnity University Workshop Important Contacts

Name Title Contact Information
Farm Pond Liaison, Charlotte Action Re- 704 226 0261

Judith Gamboa
search Project at UNCC farmpondplanning@gmail.com
Weed and Seed Program Manager, City of 704 336 8408

Kim Barnes
Charlotte kbarnes@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Southeast District Team Leader, Neighbor- 704 336 2265
Eugene Bradley hood & Business Services for City of
Charlotte ebradley@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Hickory Grove Community Coordinator,
Katie Lewis
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Officer, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Depart- 704 621 0260

Craig Allen
ment tallen@cmpd.org
Property Manager, Neighborhood Revitaliza- 1 866 260 4110

Erin Moraites
tion Group emoraites@nrgbuilds.com
704 531 3845
Jess George Executive Director, Latin American Coalition
jgeorge@latinamericancoalition.org
Volunteer Coordinator, Latin American 704 941 6735

Bonnie Carter
Coalition bcarter@latinamericancoalition.org
Executive Director, Latin American Chamber
Astrid Chirinos
of Commerce
704 363 7439
Carlos Beteta Coordinator, Mi Casa Es Su Casa
heatwave1577@masn.com
704 537 8353
Ramon Lomeli Property Manager, Eagle Woods Apartments
eaglewoodsapts@yahoo.com
704 536 5643
Leonard Spicer On-site Manager, Farm Lane Apartments
farm-lane@cmc-nc.com
704 568 4012
Luis Suarez Property Manager, Forest Hills Townhomes
foresthills@bellsouth.net
Administrator, Four Seasons Homeowners 704 536 2551

Dian Threatt
Association fourseasonscharlotte@yahoo.com
704 919 8983
Martina Jones Neighborhood Activist
mrs.m.jones@hotmail.com

Appendix
The Appendix contains more information about the three Neighborhood
Association meetings, Martina Jones’ Movie Nights, and the Eagle Woods
Apartment Complex Party.
We’ve also included notes from a meeting that the project team had with Jess
George and Bonnie Carter from the Latin American Coalition.
Appendix 51
First Neighborhood Meeting tenants and they do not always cooperate with police efforts to ban certain
troublemakers.
On October 2 2010 at the Hickory Grove Public Library, students at UNC • Inviting apartment complex managers to community meetings is an
Charlotte facilitated a meeting of residents from Farm Pond and adjacent effective way to encourage the apartment communities to take part in the
neighborhoods. More than 20 people attended the meeting, with most attendees Neighborhood Association.
being homeowners in Farm Pond. Dr. Janni Sorensen from the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte was present at the meeting to help facilitate. Virginia
Spykerman, candidate for the Board of City Commissioners, was also present.
City staff who attended the meeting included:
• Katie Lewis, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Hickory Grove
Community Coordinator
• Kim Barnes, City of Charlotte
Purpose:
Gauge interest in and facilitate the creation of a neighborhood association. A

Farm Pond Neighborhood Association would facilitate communication with the
City of Charlotte and make the area eligible for funding and grant projects.
Summary:
During the meeting, attendees introduced themselves and stated approximately

where they lived in the neighborhood and how long they have lived there. The
Vice President and Administrative Assistant of the Homeowner’s Association
were present. A representative from the Idlewild Farms Neighborhood
Association was at the meeting, too. Attendees asked questions about what the
purpose of the meeting was. Residents expressed a desire to get assistance with
using QuickBooks and expressed a deep concern about the level of crime.
The following observations about crime were made:
• Residents wanted to make use of the strip mall on Albemarle Road. It could
be a good site for a day care or youth center as well as a satellite police
station.
• The strip mall has historically had significant amounts of vacancies, thus
lacking the foot traffic to make it feel safer. Security is only present on
limited days and times.
• There was a shooting on Albemarle Road. Although the details are unclear,
it appears to have been drug-related.
• Youth are at-risk for gang involvement and do not have enough to do
• Apartment complexes don’t always complete background checks on
Outreach
We distributed the following flyer to Farm Pond residents to let them know
about the meeting. It was English on one side and Spanish on the other. At the
meeting, we also handed out a paper so people could get in contact with us (see
next page). We also wanted young people to know about our photo contest. We
thought that a photo contest would be an exciting way to engage youth.
Flyer in English Flyer in Spanish
Please join us for the first October meeting of Farm Júntate con nosotros para llevar a cabo la primera reunión
Pond Neighborhood Association de octubre del Farm Pond Neighborhood Association
(Asociación de Residentes del Vecindario Farm Pond)
Farm Pond Neighborhood Meeting Reunión del Vecindario Farm Pond

Sábado el 2 de octubre de 2010 a las 3:30 – 4:30 de la
Saturday October 2ND, 2010 AT 3:30-4:30pm
tarde
Hickory Grove Library
A la Biblioteca Hickory Grove
5935 Hickory Grove Road Charlotte, NC 28215
5935 Hickory Grove Rd. Charlotte NC 28215
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Mission of the meeting:
Objetivos de la reunión:
*Safer Community#
*Conseguir una comunidad más segura#
*Establishing Association*
*Establecer la asociación*
*Se cuidan niños gratis*
Para mayor información, llama a

*Free childcare Provided* (704)266-0261 ó
envía un email a
For more information, call farmpondplanning@gmail.com
(704)266-0261 or email
farmpondplanning@gmail.com
Appendix 53
Meeting Handout
Farm Pond Neighborhood Association
(704)
Farm 266-0261
Pond Neighborhood Association
email: farmpondplanning@gmail.com
Take(704) 266-0261
a look at the FARM POND NEIGHBORHOOD Facebook page
to enter the YOUTH PHOTO CONTEST!!
Take a look at the FARM POND NEIGHBORHOOD Facebook page
¡¡Echa un vistazo a la página Facebook FARM POND
NEIGHBORHOOD para
¡¡Echa un vistazo a la presentarte al CONCURSO
página Facebook FARM PONDde FOTOS
para JÓVENES!!
NEIGHBORHOOD para presentarte al CONCURSO de FOTOS
para JÓVENES!!

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para JÓVENES!! para presentarte al CONCURSO de FOTOS
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para JÓVENES!!
Second Neighborhood Meeting Afterwards, residents engaged in a facilitated “Day in the Life” activity. A poster on
the wall had a timeline with labeled three-hour increments from 6am to midnight.
As the facilitator moved through the timeline, residents called out typical activities
On November 6 2010 at the Hickory Grove Public Library, students at UNC
that they would be doing in Farm Pond at that time of day. This activity revealed
Charlotte facilitated a second meeting of residents from Farm Pond and
information about the attendees, including that many of them are retired, have
adjacent neighborhoods. More than 23 people attended the meeting, with most
lived in the community for 15 or 20 years, and that the residents have many
attendees being retired homeowners in Farm Pond.
favorite local amenities, such as Sunrise Cafe, Dollar Tree, and Aldi.
The following people attended the meeting and made presentations:
• Katie Lewis, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Hickory Grove
Community Coordinator
• Eugene Bradley, City of Charlotte
• Martina Jones, Community Activist
Purpose:
Maintain momentum in Farm Pond for neighborhood organizing, continue to

communicate to residents about City of Charlotte services in Farm Pond, and
learn about Farm Pond issues and concerns from residents.
Summary:
The UNCC Charlotte Action Research Project Farm Pond Liaison began the
meeting by asking attendees to introduce themselves and state approximately
where they live in the neighborhood and how long they have lived there for.
Officer Lewis updated residents with more information about crime in Farm
Pond and when the police tower would return to the strip mall on Farm Pond
Lane and Albemarle Road. Eugene Bradley from the City of Charlotte spoke
about a federal grant for a “Weed and Seed” crime prevention program. The
grant has been applied for, but funding has not been received yet. Residents
epxressed interest in forming a community crime watch.
Martina Jones presented to the meeting about the bi-weekly Movie Night that
she holds for neighborhood children at her home. The purpose of Movie Night
is to engage youth, get them off the street for a few hours, and build a healthy
rapport between youth and police officers, who are also invited to the event.
Members of the Cross Creek neighborhood organization offered their club house
for Martina to use for movie night, so she could accommodate more people and
use the club house’s large television.
Members of the Four Seasons Neighborhood Association mentioned that the
neighborhood is meeting on December 22nd at the club house to sing Christmas
Carols. The neighborhood association is also developing a Welcome Packet for
residents.
Appendix 55
As we learned more about Farm Pond, we came to realize how many different During the meeting, community members told us about Farm Pond during
cultures call the neighborhood home. So, to invite people to the Neighborhood a mapping exercise. The blue area approximates what community members
Association meeting, we included more languages. perceive to be Farm Pond’s boundaries. Some people also considered the area
south of Albemarle Road to be Farm Pond, too. The red outlined areas are
generally considered to be dangerous. The orange lines represent the Four
Seasons greenway trails, which are considered a great community asset.
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Third Neighborhood Meeting Farm Pond Neighborhood Association, which may result in more participation.
Actionable steps
On December 11 2010 at the Hickory Grove Public Library, students at UNC
Charlotte facilitated a meeting of residents from Farm Pond and adjacent • Inform news media outlets through press releases to media contacts about
neighborhoods. More than 20 people attended the meeting, representing upcoming Farm Pond events (DSRC event, Farm Pond Pride Celebration,
residents of Four Seasons, the northern half of Farm Pond, Wallace Creek, and youth events, etc.)
Eagle Woods Apartments. Residents feel that the Farm Pond Neighborhood Association would benefit from
Purpose: increased neighborhood participation in the Neighborhood Association. They
would like to know how to be able to apply for grants through the neighborhood
Brainstorm neighborhood goals and actions that the neighborhood association association. In addition, they would like to find out how to access the resources
could undertake in January and beyond. they need to improve the neighborhood.
Summary: Actionable steps
The meeting began with residents introducing themselves. Martina Jones

spoke about a program she is organizing for the holidays to express gratitude to
the Hickory Grove Division of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.
Afterwards, the UNCC facilitators
Residents showed a lot of concern about the relationship between owners and
renters in Farm Pond. People attending the meeting expressed the feeling that
there should be more accountability on all parts: renters, absentee owners,
property managers of apartment complexes, and the City of Charlotte. Residents
said that more accountability would result in better home, landscape, and
neighborhood maintenance; higher property values; lower crime; and, a better
image of Farm Pond. Residents also noted that while an increased percentage of
owner-occupied homes in Farm Pond would be an improvement, renters need to
be included in the Farm Pond Neighborhood Association as much as possible.
Actionable steps
• Set up a Landlord-Tenant Forum through Community University.

• Set up a Renter’s Rights Forum through Community University.
• Have an expert on Section 8 housing at a future meeting.
• Invite Code Enforcement Officers to a future meeting.
• Sponsor neighborhood clean-up/minor home repair event with MYLC.
It was suggested that Farm Pond would benefit by receiving increased positive
publicity to counter existing negative publicity. Due to existing negative
publicity, Farm Pond is already a well-known neighborhood. This can be used
to Farm Pond’s advantage by building on its notoriety to start a cycle of positive
publicity. In turn, this publicity will help inform the neighborhood about the

• Canvas the neighborhood to increase awareness about the Farm Pond
Neighborhood Association.
• Stabilize the meeting times and location.
• Solidify leadership structure and form by-laws. Brainstormed Ideas: “Farm Pond is Resources:
• Set up a “How to Set up a Neighborhood Association” Forum through a place that...” • create a group for flowers and shrubs landscaping
• business development
Community University.
Accountability: • city grants and how to apply
Meeting Flyer • help others with trash cans • Charlotte Arts League
• keep yard clean • leadership
Want to see changes in your ¿Quieres ver cambios en tu vecindario?
• apartment managers are held accountable • bylaws
neighborhood? Join us at the Júntate con nosotros para la Reunión
de la Asociación de Residentes del • city is responsible for improvements • neighborhood improvements
December meeting of the Farm
Vecindario Farm Pond para diciembre • more homeowners
Pond Neighborhood Association. • requires organization
en la Biblioteca Hickory Grove.
We will discuss: Vamos a discutir: • apartment managers treat people with respect • book reader group in the area
Starting a Neighborhood Watch Cómo empezar una junta vecinal de • neighbors get involved • more successful businesses
Celebrating Farm Pond Week seguridad
• people to report code violations to 311 • CPCC construction program
And more! La semana de eventos para celebrar
Farm Pond • watch out for strangers entering neighbors property • talk to Villa Heights HOA
Bring your own ideas for Ven con tus propias ideas para mejorar when not at home
el vecindario. • Charlotte School of Law pro-bono clinic to help HOA
neighborhood improvement.
Friendliness: Maintenance and Beautification:
• is welcoming...
• looks like farm pond going toward Idlewild
Happy Holidays! • by having block parties or welcoming committees
• is safe and has curb appeal
¡Felices Fiestas! Farm Pond • full of activities for the youth
• keep junk from around your home
С праздниками! Neighborhood Assoc. • newsletters
• report code violations
Meeting • talk to neighbors
단어(들)과 일치하는 제목이 Saturday, Dec. 11/ • I help by picking up garbage- I help by being in the
없�!
• knock on doors and get people involved HOA and committees
sábado el 11 de
• farm pond yard signs for meetings
节�!
• doesn’t appear you’ve driven onto Wilkinson Blvd
diciembre
• consistent time and place • kids weatherization + yard maintenance
11am
Chúc mừng ngày lễ! • welcoming committees • renters maintain their homes
5935 Hickory Grove • create groups for crafts • pick up the dog poop
Дорогие соседи!
Road, Charlotte, NC • Farm Pond Chamber of Commerce • vacant homes kept attractive
Приглашаем вас
28215 • starting a neighborhood 4H • keep my backyard clean
придти на встречу
FarmPondPlanning@gmail.c
жителей нашего om Farm Pond �� Safety:
• youth volunteer
микрорайона Farm
� ��
• pick all trash around my neighborhood
(704) 266-0261 • a place where I can leave my doors unlocked
Pond, которая • is welcoming to young children
состоится � �� . �� • police presence in Farm Pond
• make our community playground attractive and
в Сатурдай, 11 � �� • I want Farm Pond to be a place that is safe, friendly,
and clean
usable
декабря в 11 часов �� 토요일 11 12 월 • youth belonging
• inviting to live in
дня в библиотеке • is attractive......
Hickory Grove. 오전 11�� • neighborhood watch
• maintain home exterior and yard maintenance
• safe for walking, riding, bicycling, and kids playing
• neighborhood sign
• is welcoming to young children
• NO trash in yards
• people driving slowly. Put up “children at play” signs
• Positive Ticket program
• all culture can live and feel safe
• using the Neighborhood Matching Grants to improve
• Take back the night-type activity for the park the park and greenway
Appendix 59
Movie Nights The kids played ice breaker games, enjoyed pizza, and had a great time together.
Everyone enjoyed getting to know each other by finding out where other people
are from, where they have been, and what activities they love to do.
Community activist Martina Jones and her family has been involved getting
know her neighbors. Mrs. Jones came up with Friday movie nights to give youth This 2-hour event is a great time for kids to socialize, meet role models in their
a productive activity to do on weekends, in order to give her sons a healthy community, and enter a warm and loving atmosphere.
community to grow up in.
October
Movie Night Flyer
October 23rd’s movie night was a smash. The children got to meet the officers
and ask them questions that they never get opportunity to ask. They even got to
play in the officer’s cars, putting sirens on. The purpose of this is to encourage
mutual respect between the youth and police department in the neighborhood as
well as provide a safe and positive place for youth to spend time.

The whole apartment complex was intived to participate. The children enjoyed

the free goodies and food watching “The Transformers” before they all went !" #$$%
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Movie Night Flyer
Join us in watching “The Karate Kid”
w/ Jaden Smith & Jackie Chan…
Sunday, November 21

2:00 – 5:00pm
The festivities will be held

at Eagle Woods Apartments Clubhouse
6110 Forest Glen road
* Kids under 7yrs need to be escorted by a parent *
Need info contact?
Martina Jones 704.919.8983
Food & drinks will be served.
This movie is rated PG, due to bullying, martial arts, and mild language!
Farm Pond Community “MOVIE NIGHT”!
Appendix 61
Eagle Woods Apartment Complex Party
On December 10th, the project team supported a gathering of Eagle Woods
Apartment Complex residents for an evening of music, food, and fun. The party
was organized in order to engage apartment residents and raise awareness among
them about the Farm Pond Neighborhood Association. People heard about the
party from information spread by flyers and word of mouth among parents and
children. Movie Night Flyer
Eagle Woods offered their clubhouse to house the event, and the local radio
station, Power 98, provided the music. The kids were able to hang out, talk with
friends, dance to the music, and receive prizes from a ticket drawing. It was a
great opportunity to help the community kick off, what we aim to be, a regular
event. Season’s Greetings!
Join Eagle Woods
CHARP provided food and refreshments for everyone who was able to come. The
Apartments and the Farm
project team is grateful to Charlotte Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation, who lent
us tables to bring to the party. Pond Neighborhood
Association for a raffle, food,
In the future, the project team will engage local businesses to secure donation
and holiday cheer at the
of beverages. The team will also take care to flyer the apartment complexes and
nearby businesses in good time before the party. Year-End Holiday Party at
the Eagle Woods Clubhouse
located at 6110 Forest Glen
Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212 on
¡Felices Fiestas!
Friday, December 10 from
Júntate con los Apartamentos
6-8.
Eagle Woods y la Asociación
de Residentes de Farm Pond
para una rifa, comida y la
alegría de la temporada en la
Celebración de los Días
Festivos del Fin del Año a la
Casa Club de Eagle Woods,
ubicada en 6110 Forest Glen
Rd., viernes, el 10 de
diciembre de las 6 hasta las 8
de la tarde. For more information, call (704) 266-0261 or
email farmpondplanning@gmail.com
Para mayor información, llama al (704)

266-0261 o envía un email a
farmpondplanning@gmail.com.

Latin American Coalition Meeting by volunteers.
Advocacy Initiatives
On December 7, 2010, the project team met with Jess George and Bonnie Carter
from the Latin American Coalition to tour their facilities and learn more about The LAC advocates on behalf of Latinos in cases of labor rights, immigration
the organization. The following is based on notes from the meeting. services, and consumer protection. Many immigrants are victims of fraud and poor
business practices, with people suffering from unpaid wages, lost persona property,
With 17 full-time staff and 3 part-time staff, the Latin American Coalition has badly managed immigration paperwork, and other forms of discrimination. An
three areas of focus: example of a common type of fraud experience by Latino families is famiies paying
• Educational Services for the services of a fake attorney, or “notario.”
• Advocacy Initiatives The LAC educates immigrant workers about their workplace rights and makes
them aware of common fraudulent practices that they could be vulnerable to. The
• Cultural Celebrations LAC also offers direct and affordable legal services to immigrants by staff who
Educational Services are accredited and recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals. Many cases
deal with U-Visas and the Violence Against Women Act. Finally, the LAC makes
Within its Educational Services scope of work, the Latin American Coalition’s immigrants aware of predatory lending practices and consumer fraud, giving
Resource Center functions as a direct service provider and referral service for people advice on how to recuperate their money and property, file a complaint,
people who require assistance. The LAC helps all families in crisis that face and/or pursue legal action. The LAC is the only Spanish language foreclosure
language, economic, education and cultural barriers. Work includes helping mitigation program in Mecklenburg County!
families apply for food stamps if they qualify, mediating between landlords A non-partisan organization, the LAC lobbies for policies and regulation that are in
and tenants, and working with the Fair Housing Program when people have the interests of Latino immigrants and generally create the space for immigrants to
experienced discrimination when trying to rent a home. In these cases, the LAC participate political and volunteer-based activities. Some successes have included
has partnered with other organizations to function as the Latino outreach arm organizing 10,000 people to go to the polls and advocating for illegal immigrants
of those agencies. The LAC refers clients to other providers and assists in filling to be able to attend local universities with affordable tuition rates.
out paperwork in cases of domestic violence and food/housing/utility crises
issues. Overall, the goal of these programs is to develop trust between Latino Cultural Celebrations
families and Charlotte service-providers while also breaking down cultural
barriers between the two. The LAC believes that cultural celebrations build trust in the community and
help improve dialog and partnership between the Latino community and the
The Department of Social Services visits the Resource Center once a week to greater Charlotte community. Cultural celebrations also help create pride within
provide assistance. The LAC also works with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police to the Latino community and expose many people to authentic cultural activities.
help break down cultural barriers and build trust. In terms of economic development, the celebrations provide an economic vehicle
The LAC also offers programs to Latino families to help them adjust to the for Latino artists to support themselves, while also allowing the LAC to raise
Charlotte community. Job training programs, job search assistance, English as unrestricted funds.
a Second Language classes, small business and entrepreneurship training (like The principle celebrations organized by the LAC each year include:
Quickbooks classes), computer training, and HUD-certified home purchasing
assistance all help immigrants integrate into Charlotte life. A focus of the classes • Latin American Festival, which has 20,000 attendees
lately has been helping Latino artists learn about social media for promotion • Cinco de Mayo
and small business development for good business practices. Wherever
possible, the LAC seeks to create programs that work together and build off one • A Night in Rio
another. • Azucar, a Caribbean Festival
Finally, the LAC has a Neighbor-to-Neighbor self-help center, which is staffed • Dia de los Muertos
Appendix 63
Feedback and Ideas
• Canvas neighborhood - knock door-to-door to spread the word about the

neighborhood association
• Take events to community members and meet on their turf and offer
community members something for coming, like a free workshop. An
example event that the LAC holds in conjunction with the Public Library is
Conexiones Que Cuenta (Connections that Count), which is a program for
parents and pre-schoolers to celebrate reading and literacy. During these
events, the LAC takes the parents aside for a few moments to hold a class or
workshop.
• Teach Spanish at Movie Nights
• Jan. 6 Reyes Magos, Día de los Niños as events that could celebrate Latino
culture and attract Latino residents
• Feature a movie in Spanish with English subtitles for Movie Nights. For
example, Spykids is a great kids movie that is bi-cultural.
• Play Lotería
• Consider developing a pilot project with the LAC that does on-site outreach
• Celebrate Farm Pond! The neighborhood is a great family neighborhood
with great restaurants, affordable homes, and is close to downtown!

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Where have we come from?

Where are we now?

Where are we going?

How do we get there?

Franklin, Tom, comp.

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the city’s changing nature as Charlotte globalizes and grows.

Where are we now?

For much of the analysis, we use the basemap that appears to

The chapter includes three sections:

0 225 450 900 1,350 1,800 Environment:

1. 100 Year Floodplain

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Farm Pond (2000) Charlotte (2000) Mecklenburg County (2000)

85+ 85+ 85+

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Black / African American Not Hispanic

Two or more races

Figure 4: Age Groups by Percentage in 1990 and 2000

Farm Pond Charlotte Mecklenburg County

Under 5 years Under 5 years Under 5 years

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Figure 5: Household Composition

29% 23% 28% 21%

1 Person Household Single Dad with children 2+ Person Non-Family Household

Married Couple Single Mom with children Other 2+ Person Households

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gave us details of their

1 Four Seasons Homeowners

3 Delta Crossing Apartments

4 Somerstone Apartments format that is “geo-coded”

3 you live, how old the

0 225 450 900 1,350 1,800

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the physical address of the Hickory Grove Ro

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Less 9th to High Some Associate Bachelor Graduate or

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Map 7: Crime in Farm Pond EveryBlock.com has

armed assault, sexual

assault, fatalities, stolen

then browse for “Public

Records,” then “Significant

1 Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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5. Campbell Creek Park 4 6 7

10. Charlotte Police Department 13 Alterations PDQ

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Google Transit. Zillow.com

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70-89: Very Walkable

50-69: Somewhat Walkable

25-49: Car Dependent

0-24: Very Car Dependent

Map 13a: Charlotte Walk Score

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home. More movie nights coming soon to Farm Pond. &'()*+'