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Construction has started on the former Economy Inn site along W. Sugar Creek Road, marking a major step forward for affordable housing within Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity initiative and the revitalization of the I-85/Sugar Creek corridor.

WBTV highlights Impact Camp’s role in mentoring boys through leadership training, sports, and hands-on life skills.

Shawn Kennedy joins Power 98 to discuss Impact Camp, a youth program for boys ages 8–13 focused on sports, mentorship, leadership, and career exposure.

WBTV looks at the restoration of the Excelsior Club and the role Kennedy Properties is playing in bringing one of Charlotte’s most historic Black cultural landmarks back to life.

A short-form news feature highlighting Lucille’s Kitchen and Kennedy Properties’ work to expand opportunity and cultural revitalization in the West End.

A new era is rising in Charlotte’s Historic West End. Kennedy Properties’ restoration of the Excelsior Club, launch of Lucille’s Kitchen, and investment in workforce housing are driving inclusive growth—proving that real progress begins with empowering the communities who call this corridor home

Purpose:  Humanize the project for the general public and highlight its community and culinary impact. 1. It’s inspired by home and heritage. Explain the mission of preserving Charlotte’s Westside food traditions while creating opportunities for new entrepreneurs. 2. It offers affordable access to professional kitchen space. Mention how the facility lowers barriers for local cooks and food startups. 3. It’s an incubator for culinary entrepreneurs. Describe the business coachi