RE-IMAGINED COMMUNITY ASSET

Preserving the StoryThe rich history of American Legion Memorial Stadium will live on through this renewed venue. Every aspect of the stadium will draw from the past, while becoming a modern and reliable asset to the community.

American Legion Memorial Stadium - History The American Legion Memorial Stadium (1936) was a direct result of substantial Federal assistance to local government and was the first municipal structure in Charlotte that could accommodate thousands of visitors. From the outset it became a venue for sporting, entertainment, and civic events that would have been impossible to hold. Over the years a broad array of happenings have occurred at the Stadium, most notably football games – high school, collegiate, and for many years the Shrine Bowl from 1937 through 2000. The Stadium has also hosted July 4th concerts, professional wrestling matches, and performances by entertainers such as Pearl Jam and Jimmy Buffett.

This photograph of American Legion Memorial Stadium appeared in the 1947 Central High School Annual. You are looking east. Note that Independence Boulevard had not yet been built.

World War I MemorialA memorial to WWI veterans of Mecklenburg County will be situated between the two major entries, and have high visibility from Charlottetowne and the stadium concourse. Celebration of the military will continue to be an essential part of American Legion Memorial Stadium.

SITE SECTION B

Multi-Purpose Facilitya wide variety of sports and activities, with modern safety standards.

SOCCER

VIDEO BOARD

LACROSSE

FOOTBALL

TUNNEL CONNECTOR

WWI MEMORIAL

“PARK” PLAZA

REPLICATED TICKET BUILDING

REPLICATED TICKET BUILDINGPRESS BOX

CONCESSION/ RESTROOM BUILDINGS

GREENWAY CONNECTOR

GRADY COLE CENTER

STAGE/ PREMIUM ZONE

A

A

B B

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Sam Ryburn Walk

Armory Dr.

Charlottetow

ne Ave

SITE SECTION A

Extension of the ParkThe stadium will integrate seamlessly into Independence Park. Pedestrian connections will be incorporated throughout the design.

SHADE TREES ENHANCES THE VISUAL APPEAL WHILE PROVIDING COMFORT AND SCALE TO THOSE UTILIZING THE PLAZA

SEATING AREASPROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO COMFORTABLY SIT WHILE IN THE TICKETING PLAZAS

CHANGE IN MATERIALENHANCES THE GROUND PLANE VISUALLY WHILE PROVING SUBTLE DELINEATION OF PEDESTRIAN SPACES

PLANTING STRIPSIN AREAS WHERE FEASIBLE, SIMPLE and HARDY GROUND PLANTING WILL ENHANCE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.

Greenway ConnectorThe greenway connection will be enhanced adjacent to the stadium. Public art will showcase the history of the venue along the pathway.

STONE WALLS TIE INTO LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY and INDEPENDENCE PARK

GREEN SCREENSOFTENS BUILDING EDGES WHEN GREENWAY IS ADJACENT TO VERTICAL MASONRY

PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYASPHALT TRAIL WITH CONCRETE BANDING TO BE CONSISTENT WITH LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

consists of three companion maps THE GREENWAY MASTER PLANc o m m u n i t y g r e e n w a y

water schools hospitals museumscommunity

center church

pedestrian/bicycle

connection

pedestrian/bicycle

connection in need of

improvementsecondary trailheads

primarytrailheads

proposedsharedparking retail

recreationalcenter

underpass1

streetcrossing

2

proposed trail

existing trail creek floodplain

proposedcounty

acquiredland

city ownedland

county owned land water

roads/ pavement

tree cover swamp

alternate trail building

conservationeasement/proposeddedication

existing pedestrian

bridge

proposed pedestrian

bridge

L i t t l e S u g a r C r e e kGreenway Master Plan 2002

cordelia park to 10th street 10th street to morehead street morehead street to princeton avenue princeton avenue to archdale drive

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