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Board to consider, then defer, memo of understanding for CMS colocation of Discovery Place Kids and new Matthews Elementary in downtown park

3614552 · May 28, 2025
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The board reviewed a draft memorandum of understanding with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for colocation of a Discovery Place Kids exhibit with a new Matthews Elementary and a larger signature park, then deferred action to June 9 for additional review and survey/appraisal work.

Town staff presented a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a master joint-use agreement May 27 describing a potential land swap with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (CMS) that would colocate Discovery Place Kids and a rebuilt Matthews Elementary near downtown trade street and create an enlarged park on the old elementary site.

Town Manager Becky Hawk told the board the concept would create a duplex-style building with…

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