Hawthorne’s to open soon
Hawthorne’s New Your Pizza, a fixture in the Charlotte community for many, is bringing its great cuisine to MoRA and Meridian Place. Residents can look forward to a selection of great salads, sandwiches, pizzas and craft beers are from Hawthorne’s in addition to its indoor and outdoor dining options. Stay tuned for details on this great addition to Meridian Place as they finish construction and get final permits.
M Station Apartments Complete Lease Up
The momentum of the MoRA area can be seen in the rapid lease up of our M Station and its spacious and distinctive one, two and three offerings. Amenities at M Station including its pool, sundeck, clubrooms and fitness center are as impressive as its architecture. Visit here to find out more or to lease an apartment at M Staton.
Art@thePoint sculpture to brand area
MoRA’s Art@thePoint public art sculpture to be located at the juncture of Monroe Road and Conference Drive is well underway after a kickoff event held in January and a series of collaborative workshops including neighbors, business people, and students in the MoRA area. Slated for completion by early fall, Art@thePoint will establish an identity for the MoRA area. Learn more on how you can participate.
MoRA and the remarkable work of this organization dedicated to our area
The work of the MoRA community organization over the past two years has been nothing short of extraordinary and the fruits of these efforts can be seen in many ways including new buildings and development, creative art projects and perhaps most importantly a sense of growing passion, community and energy among residents and stakeholders.
News & Area Updates
Businesses and developers investing in MoRA area and changing the landscape of the community
Over the past year the MoRA area has seen significant changes as businesses have recognized the attractive opportunities available in the area. From the recent announcement of the Common Market just down Monroe Road to the relocation of 500 employees by Hendrick...
Meridian Place adding Rex Dry Cleaners to first retail building
Meridian Place is adding Rex Dry Cleaners another established local business to its initial list of retailers and restaurants. Rex Cleaners owned by Charlotte native Stephen Mo will provide alterations and shoe repair as it does in its original location on Park Road...
Independent Mosaic School Relocating to Monroe and Idlewild
An established private school ALC Mosaic will relocate to the white house located at the corner of Monroe Road and Idlewild. ALC Mosaic is renovating the building now and expects to complete work by summer
Idlewild Road Bridge Overpass Completed and Opened
We are thrilled to announce that Idlewild Road is now open allowing motorists to cross Independence Boulevard via its newly completed bridge. The completion of the Idlewild bridge is the last of three major overpasses that are a part of this project including those at Sharon Amity and Conference Drive.
MoRA area homes see up surge in sales
The growing interest and excitement around the MoRA area is reflected in the significant increase in the sales of homes over the past year in the area. In fact, area Realtors have compiled statistics that show that the average of price of homes in the area has increased more than 15% over the past year. This sales data, compiled by Meghan Manges of Keller Williams, further shows that homes are selling within 37 days of being listed, and that MoRA homes are still very affordable with an average price of $228,167. Area Realtors and prospective homebuyers have taken notice of the area as have the media.
