Northwest Corridor Revitalization

Indaba

More than 200 residents of the Northwest Corridor spent a Saturday in March immersed in dialogue around issues affecting their future. The second annual Indaba, a community forum hosted by Johnson C. Smith University, offered residents an opportunity to share ideas at workshops on topics affecting the Northwest Corridor. They heard local experts share their insights on economic development, land-use planning, education, small business development and community leadership. Panelists included:

  • Darrell Williams, principal at Neighboring Concepts, LLC
  • Rev. Mildred McCullough
  • Debra Campbell, planning director for the City of Charlotte
  • Rev. Dwayne Walker
  • Ron Leeper
  • Tiffany Flowers-Washington, co-founder of Kipp Charlotte
  • Jeff Michael, executive director of UNC-Charlotte’s Urban Institute

“This project gave voice to the community and continue to address and solve some of the key issues facing the Northwest Corridor,” said Sherrill Hampton, director of the Center for Applied Leadership and Community Development at Johnson C. Smith University. The Northwest Corridor covers 37 neighborhoods along Beatties Ford Road.