City approves 115-acre development in south Charlotte

The project calls for redeveloping the Providence Square shopping center at the intersection of Providence and Old Providence roads and Sardis Lane.

South Charlotte development could get millions from city The project calls for redeveloping the Providence Square shopping center at the intersection of Providence and Old Providence roads and Sardis Lane. (Melissa Key)

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte City Council cleared the way for a major development project at Providence Square in south Charlotte.

[ 3 big developments off south Charlotte road would bring hundreds of housing units ]

City officials approved a rezoning request from the developers, which includes a combined 115 acres at the corner of Providence and Old Providence roads.

Plans call for affordable housing, retail, apartments, office space, and a 100,000 square foot grocery store.