The outlook appears favorable for a commuter rail stop at Camp North End ifCharlotte’s transit plan moves ahead.

The Charlotte Area Transit System has previously said that it was studying thepossibility of adding a Red Line stop at Camp North End, the former industrial sitethat ATCO Properties & Management is redeveloping into a mixed-use site.

At a CATS public meeting on Monday, Red Line project manager Brian Nadolny saCATS would likely be recommending in favor of adding that stop, which would neeto be approved by a panel of local elected officials called the Metropolitan TransitCommission: “It looks like that is a station that we would recommend to the MTC, that would have to be adopted. We definitely have heard a lot of strong support forthat.”

The panel typically approves CATS’ recommendations.

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Camp North End is a massive adaptive reuse development just north of Uptown with food stalls, restaurants, offices, retail, apartments, events, and public art.

Why it matters: The 76-acre campus and former missile assembly plant is only 29% developed, according to a Camp North End representative, and several new businesses are set to open there in the coming months.

Here's everything you need to know before you go.

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A Midwest design firm is settling into its new Charlotte office at Camp North End. Progressive Cos., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based firm, moved earlier this month into a 16,500-square-foot office at the adaptive-reuse development's Gama Goat Building at 1801 N. Graham St. The company signed a 10-year lease, with the option for five more years, in summer 2024.

"Having a place where people want to work, in a historic building that is almost 100 years old, and being able to create a new-aged space within certainly should help us in recruiting talent," he said. "It also showcases to clients exactly what we do." Roman said that management is already seeing an increase in how frequently employees are working from the office. Progressive Cos. operates on a hybrid work schedule, with employees required in-office Monday through Thursday, he said. "We have already seen an uptick in the number of employees here on Monday and Friday, and I think it's because of the new space coupled with the amenities and activities here (at Camp North End)," Roman said.

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Tipsy Pickle, a new food-meets-sport space with six pickleball courts, opens Saturday, Feb. 22, at Camp North End.

Why it matters: Charlotte, like much of the nation, is working to keep up with the demand for pickleball courts. Plus, there's a growing appetite for places to play, hang out and grab a bite or a drink, too.

What to expect: Tipsy Pickle's 35,000-square-foot space holds more than 930 people total (roughly 150 outside) across its two floors. It includes: Six pickleball courts — four indoor and two outdoor. Two TrackMan golf simulators on the second level. Three bars — two indoor and one outdoor. 31 TVs. Four pool tables. Seven classic arcade games. Shuffleboard. Darts. A private event space.

Dig in: The Tex-Mex-inspired menu has everything from tacos, quesadillas, and burritos to burgers, wraps, and pizza. Plus, nachos, guacamole and queso, of course.

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The roster of small businesses that will take up residence in the new live-work units at Camp North End is nearly complete. 

CT Anderson, founder and creative director of local nonprofit Springclean, will move her operation there in the coming months, according to a press release. That organization, founded in 2019, is dedicated to reducing textile waste in landfills, fostering sustainable employment opportunities, and educating communities about the benefits of a circular economy. Its work encompasses what Springclean's website calls the "five R's": ​ Resale, Rental Repair, Renew, Recycle.

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I got back super-super-late from the Ford Performance event last night, driving back from Charlotte at 2 am because in many fundamental and important ways, I’m a dummy. But while I was there I saw a fantastic off-road vehicle I wasn’t previously familiar with, and it had pretty much nothing to do with Ford Performance, though I suppose there are some historical Ford tie-ins. The vehicle was encased in glass, like it lived in a colossal terrarium, and it’s big strange face drew my attention like it hooked it on a winch. Let’s talk about this thing. 

This thing, is technically known as the M561, but is better known as the Gama Goat. The name comes from the man who designed the powered, articulated joint this machine uses, Roger Gamaunt, and the “goat” part is because this thing climbs over terrain like a, you know, goat. The reason there was one preserved under glass at the facility Ford was holding their big event was because that facility was once known as Camp North End, and it started life as a Ford factory, where it was used to build Models T and A (get your mind out of the gutter) up until the 1930s.

Then it was used for Army warehouses, then in the 1950s Douglas Aircraft used some of those warehouses to build Hercules and Ajax guided missiles, and then in 1969 Consolidated Diesel Corp. (CONDEC) built a factory there to build these Gama Goats for the war in Vietnam. So that’s why one is preserved there, among all the restaurants and event spaces and clubs or whatever – they used to build them right there.

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Cork & Cap will bring hand-selected beers and wines to Camp North End.

Co-owners Brian Kelly and Adam Lingle plan to open that location at 4 p.m. on Jan. 30. It will be part of the development’s Keswick District at 1701 N. Graham St.

Atco Properties & Management and partner Shorenstein Properties are behind that piece of the 76-acre development. To date, over 500,000 square feet has been redeveloped at the site — home to 1.3 million square feet of former Army and Ford industrial buildings.

Cork & Cap will launch with 1,200 square feet, and plans for expansion. It has subleased 2,600 square feet total from former tenant Cloud Genera. Kelly founded that technology company, which moved its offices to Camp North End in 2020. He sold it last summer.

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Of course, it wouldn’t be on brand if Camp North End’s first multifamily development hadn’t considered a way to support Charlotte’s small businesses owners — both at home and at work. We have a new retail drop at the North Charlotte neighborhood: Five creators will open storefronts out of live-work units at Camp North End’s new multifamily development, Kinship West.

These ground-floor spaces are great news for those who dream of a short work commute or, as a consumer: A walkable neighborhood with everything you need — now including a manicure, a hat, a haircut, clothes or even a new tattoo.

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Pizza lovers, get ready. Another pizzeria is coming to Charlotte soon. 

 

Gravity Sourdough Pizza Co. is officially joining the lineup of food spots at Camp North End on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

 

The restaurant, known for its wood-fired specialty pizza, is run by fiancés Alex Osterhoudt and Amanda Wagner — who are no strangers to the city. After hosting several outdoor movie screenings with their company, Aurora Star Lit Cinema, the duo is bringing their specialty pies to a permanent space at Camp North End.

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Family-run food truck Eggroll Co.  has been part of the Charlotte community since Daphne Alexander founded it in 2022.

Now, Eggroll Co. is planning to join the lineup at Camp North End, heading to the Keswick District at 1801 North Graham St. this fall, according to the Charlotte Business Journal.

The 385-square-foot food stall was formerly home to Bleu Barn Bistro, which closed in August.

The company, which currently operates a food truck and does pop-up and catering events, serves hot and crunchy American-style fried egg rolls. They are filled with mozzarella, provolone and a choice of steak, chicken or veggies. The menu items listed on Eggroll Co.’s website include Uptown steak, Uptown chicken, pizza and veggie delight. It also serves sweet eggrolls such as apple pie cheesecake.

 

 

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