Residents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg interested in the betterment of their east side community have a new opportunity to engage. The local government is extending an invitation to join the upcoming Intergovernmental Eastside Summit and Mobile Resource Fair, scheduled for May 17 at the BOplex. According tMecklenburg Countyent aims to educate attendees about local resources and shed light on upcoming investments in the area.
The summit is set to focus on four key themes encapsulated by the acronym EAST: Education, Affordable Housing, Supporting Services, and Transit. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., participants will get the chance to directly engage with leaders and swiftly receive updates on development and public transit initiatives. A notable highlight is a 4.5-acre Eastland Park project, expected to break ground this summer, on the location of the former Eastland Mall.
Parallel to the summit, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mobile Resource Fair will offer a variety of services. Attendees can look forward to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Mobile Internet Lab, find educational support from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Gus the Bus, access dental health care with the MeckDental Mobile Unit, and obtain medical check-ups from Atrium Health’s Mobile Medical Unit. These resources underscore the county's commitment to bringing direct support to the community's doorstep.
Local officials spearheading the event include Mark Jerrell, chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners; Stephanie Sneed, chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education; and Dante Anderson, mayor pro tem of the Charlotte City Council. To facilitate a smooth experience, interested individuals are asked to register online for the summit, where they will be served breakfast. In contrast, the Mobile Resource Fair is open to all without the need to formally register.
