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Concord Downtown

Concord Downtown

Concord Downtown

Welcome to Downtown Concord, where historic charm meets modern living. Nestled at the intersection of high-performance living and timeless character, Downtown Concord offers an urban lifestyle infused with Southern hospitality and vibrant energy. Here, the past and future come together—the newly updated streetscape leads to one-of-a-kind boutiques, mouthwatering local cuisine, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

As the heart of our community, Downtown Concord is more than just a place—it’s an experience. Whether you’re exploring our historic architecture, catching a live performance, or enjoying a casual evening with friends, you’ll find that there’s something for everyone.

Guided by the Main Street Four-Point Approach and fueled by strong public-private partnerships, our mission is to continually enhance the economic, social, and aesthetic vitality of our downtown. Come see what makes Downtown Concord a goldmine of culture, commerce, and community.

In Progress

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Novi Lofts

26 Union St. S.

Located at 26 Union Street South on the site of the former municipal building, Novi Lofts will consist of approximately 89 apartment units and +/-5,134 SF of commercial space. This square footage includes a rooftop restaurant, outdoor patio, restaurant lobby, and rear Market St. retail. The developer will also construct ~4 parking spaces on the Market St. level.

Downtown Streetscape

Union Streetscape Improvements

The approved plan (approved in October 2019) for a new Downtown Streetscape includes 22 foot wide sidewalks, 11-foot travel lanes, 15 parking spaces remaining on Union Street including two new ADA accessible spaces, sharrow markings, poured concrete sidewalks with brick paver accents, added street trees and landscaping, new smart light poles, space for public art and outdoor dining, designated loading/unloading zones, and vehicle drop-off zones.

The Annex

66 Union St. S

The former City Hall Annex located at 66 Union St. S is undergoing a modern and state-of-the-art renovation by RCG SE, LLC. The City sold the building to RCG after City offices relocated to the new City Hall.

The City recently opened a Nonprofit Center on the lowest level of the building including 10 affordable office spaces with access to a shared conference room. The main and second levels are for lease by RCG and will offer customizable retail, restaurant, and office space perfectly positioned at the heart of Concord.

Cabarrus Tavern

Cabarrus Ave. W

Plans have been approved for an approximately 3,200 SF taproom and bar to come to downtown Concord called Cabarrus Tavern.

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Novi Lofts

26 Union St. S.

Located at 26 Union Street South on the site of the former municipal building, Novi Lofts will consist of approximately 84 apartment units and +/- 7,100 SF of commercial space. This square footage includes a rooftop restaurant, outdoor patio, restaurant lobby, and rear Market St. retail. The developer will also construct ~7 parking spaces on the Market St. level.

Downtown Streetscape

Union Street

The approved plan (approved in October 2019) for “A New Union Streetscape” includes 22 foot wide sidewalks, 11-foot travel lanes, 15 parking spaces remaining on Union Street including two new ADA accessible spaces, sharrow markings, poured concrete sidewalks with brick paver accents, added street trees and landscaping, new smart light poles, space for public art and outdoor dining, designated loading/unloading zones, and vehicle drop-off zones.

The Annex

66 Union St. S

The former City Hall Annex located at 66 Union St. S is undergoing a modern and state-of-the-art renovation by RCG SE, LLC. The City sold the building to RCG after City offices relocated to the new City Hall.

The City recently opened a non-profit center on the lowest level of the building with only 1 out of 10 office spaces remaining available. The main and second levels are for lease by RCG and will offer customizable retail, restaurant, and office space perfectly positioned at the heart of Concord.