Matthews Station Parking
The Matthews Station Street development turned ten in 2010, its success is evident with the amount of parking demand that occurs on a frequent basis. Through the collection of data on parking usage in the Matthews Station area, the Planning Department has formulated this brief report complete with usage trends and suggestions for how to manage parking in this part of the Town.

Matthews Station Parking Analysis 1.58 MB

Four Mile Creek Greenway

Four Mile Creek Greenway is now open to the public.

Click here to view a map of Four Mile Creek Greenway.
Click here for additional information from Mecklenburg County.

Squirrel Lake Park Improvements

The construction and renovation at Squirrel Lake Park is well underway. Major grading
and utility installation is underway and nearly complete. Most of the proposed concrete and asphalt trails have been completed.  The installation of proposed park structures, play equipment, and signage will begin shortly.  The park is closed to the public with the exception of the disc golf course until construction is complete.

Improvements to the park include restrooms, new play equipment, paved trails, a new picnic shelter, expanded parking, and access to Four Mile Creek Greenway. Please check back here for periodic updates regarding this exciting town project.

Long-Term Plans

 Vision Statement: Our Town, Our Vision

Land Use Plan: A Guide for Growth 2002 - 2012

Downtown Master Plan: the plan for the downtown area which is based on seven principles that collectively reinforce the livability of the town center

Comprehensive Bicycle Plan: a significant step towards incorporating bicycles into the planning infrastructure and culture of Matthews

Planning, Aging and Matthews: a look at Matthews' preparation for an aging population

Proposed Projects

485/Weddington Road Interchange

McKee Road Extension- Segment A (2.2 MB) of this proposed project will extend McKee Road from its existing terminus at Pleasant Plains Road to John Street.  Segment B (1.8 MB) will lengthen it to Campus Ridge Road.  Further segments will continue McKee Road to its final terminus at Independence Boulevard, near I-485.

Monroe Connector/Bypass - Design is underway. Right of way acquisition is scheduled for Spring 2011. Some construction could begin in 2011. A delay in the project could result due to environmental groups who have asked the courts for an injunction. We are working with Stallings, the Turnpike Authority and NCDOT on this project.

MUMPO Thoroughfare Plan

Northeast Parkway

Small Area Plan

Sportsplex - This project is a $32M athletic complex for field sports and includes adjoining privately held land for a Family Entertainment Complex. The project was to be done jointly with the County. The County has purchased the land near the I-485 and US 74 intersection and construction was to have begun this year. Bonds were approved by voters to build the complex but with the County’s debt diet this appears unlikely to happen anytime soon. We are now exploring the possibility of a public-private developer partnership in order to move the project forward. We are in the process of putting together a request for proposals to see what developers are interested in the project and how much money they will bring to the table for the project.

South Trade Street - Engineering Phase is almost complete. This project would involve issuing bonds that would result in a 2 cent property tax increase to pay for the project. If approved right-of-ways would be purchased, permits obtained, bids would be let and construction would begin. The project is expected take one year to complete.