A seemingly unlikely partner, they soon came on board to co-host a kid's musical band, which performed for more than 100 people. One of these band members was Hyde Brewing. The medley between urban design and community development was not only vital to the success of the Rail Trail Symphony, but helped to create a symphonic band trumpeting tunes of culture, community and play.

To overcome these hurdles, the team emphasized flexibility, worked with stakeholders and spread their work across different phases. Gillespie and her team faced a few implementation challenges along the way, such as a lengthy review process and the need to coordinate between three installers. As our urban areas become more popular, all of what intersects is the public realm. That intersection is really cool and really vital. This really married urban design with community development. The Center's continuum of child and adult care, combined with their proximity to the trail, made them the key stakeholders in not only determining what the Rail Trail Symphony could be, but what the Rail Trail could mean to the South End community. The CCCP team also paired up with the Bethlehem Center, which helped bring a different melody to the Rail Trail.

Drum Strong worked with Gillespie's team to design the instruments, while also donating its time and services for site preparation. Mobilizing actionįor CCCP, community outreach and business collaboration were critical to this project. Located at the New Bern Station, musical novices and geniuses alike can spontaneously create a tune, share a beat or join a jam session. The whimsical pit-stop offers a colorful beat to the nearby humdrum of Charlotte's LYNX Blue Line. With a mission for increased equity, vision for added green space and passion for community engagement, CCCP and its community partners created Rail Trail Symphony. CCCP recognized this problem as an opportunity to build a playful space for community members.

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