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Charlotte Center City's First Ward is an award-winning mixed income neighborhood that was recently
revitalized through a $41.6 million HUD HOPE VI grant. The neighborhood is home to Spirit Square
Arts Center, Levine Museum of the New South, and the Mint Museum of Craft and Design. Currently,
First Ward is experiencing a wave of major redevelopment bringing new residential complexes and
entertainment venues to the district. Anchoring the redevelopment is the construction of the new
Charlotte Bobcats Arena on East Trade Street. Completed in October 2005, the $265 million venue is
home to the Bobcats, Sting, Checkers, concerts and family events. The district is also home to the
ImaginOn Children's Learning Center and a host of new residential developments.
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