3 possibilities revealed for Trade & Tryon park

More than 100 residents turn out to see the finalists

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Spires, verdant crowns and floating nests: 3 designs presented for new McColl Park in uptown, as community gives feedback

The “crown datum” (pictured left), “verdant crown” (top right) and “floating nest” (bottom right) are the three designs being considered for the new McColl Park on Trade and Tryon streets in uptown. (Photos courtesy of Charlotte Center City Partners)

The top three designs for the new McColl Park in uptown were presented to the public Thursday evening, and nearly 100 residents turned out to learn more about the concepts and give feedback. 

McColl Park, formerly known as Polk Park, sits on a 1/3-acre space at the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets and is named for former Bank of America chairman Hugh McColl Jr. Charlotte Center City Partners is in the midst of raising $10M for the project. 

Charlotte native and lead park designer ​​Walter Hood said he wanted to take a corner of town that he remembers fondly (he used to ride the bus to the National Hat Shop on Trade and Tryon streets) and give it new life as Charlotte has changed and grown over the decades.