A massive new mixed-use district is officially on the horizon for Lower South End (LoSo) to be called “LoSo Synergy South”.Pappas Properties, one of Charlotte’s most prominent real estate developers, has filed a rezoning petition to transform a nearly 15-acre industrial footprint into a vibrant, transit-oriented neighborhood hub. The project, tentatively named LoSo Synergy South, marks the next major evolutionary step for a district that has rapidly transitioned from an industrial zone into one of the city’s premier dining, entertainment, and residential hotspots.
The Footprint: From Natural Gas to Neighborhood Hub
The development targets a 14.87-acre site located at 4405 Yancey Road, situated right in the heart of LoSo.
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- The History: The sprawling land is currently owned by Duke Energy Corp. and was previously home to a major Piedmont Natural Gas operations office. For decades, the site served logistics and industrial utility functions.
- The Future: Pappas Properties intends to completely scrap the site’s industrial past to build a high-density, walkable mixed-use community.
The Zoning Shift: What is “TOD-NC”?
According to public records, Pappas Properties filed Rezoning Petition RZP-2026-058, requesting a conventional zoning shift from ML-2 (Manufacturing and Logistics) to TOD-NC (Transit Neighborhood Center).
Because this is a conventional rezoning request rather than a conditional one, the developer is not locked into a rigid, pre-approved site plan or specific architectural renderings just yet. Instead, switching the 14.87 acres to a TOD-NC designation adopts a specific set of rules under Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
The TOD-NC designation is explicitly designed for land near LYNX Blue Line light rail stations (such as the nearby Scaleybark and Woodlawn stations). This zoning allows for:
- High-Density Housing: Multi-family apartment complexes or townhomes.
- Active Street Frontages: Ground-floor retail, boutique shops, and vibrant restaurants.
- Pedestrian-First Infrastructure: Wide sidewalks, bike lanes, and a heavy emphasis on replacing industrial surface parking lots with structured parking and green space.
A public hearing is currently anticipated for November 16, 2026, where community members will have the opportunity to voice their thoughts on the project before it goes to the Charlotte City Council for a final vote.
Given Pappas Properties’ track record with large-scale projects like Midtown’s Metropolitan and South End’s design districts, LoSo Synergy South is poised to become the definitive southern anchor for the Lower South End neighborhood.
