Birkdale Village

What is Birkdale Village?

• Location & Design
  Situated just about 12–16 miles north of Charlotte, Birkdale Village was built on a 52-acre former equine farm and opened in the early 2000s as one of the region’s first large-scale new urbanist, pedestrian-oriented developments WikipediaAxios.
  It features a New England–inspired Main Street layout, with retail at street level, luxury apartments above, and thoughtfully integrated public green spaces Birkdale VillageCrosland SoutheastAxios.

• Shopping, Dining & Entertainment
  Home to over 60 shops, 10 restaurants, and a 16-screen Regal movie theater, Birkdale Village also boasts an interactive fountain, charming tree-lined walkways, gardens, and event-friendly public plazas
  Seasonal attractions like live music, art shows, and holiday gatherings bring the place to life year-round 

• Residential & Lifestyle
  The community includes approximately 320 upscale apartment units (lofts to multi-bedroom layouts) directly above retail spaces, with abundant walkability to shops, dining, and entertainment 
  Residents also enjoy green spaces, a sense of neighborhood, and access to nearby amenities like the Birkdale Golf Club, McDowell Creek Greenway, and Lake Norman 

• Community Impact & Recognition
  Birkdale Village set the bar for “live-work-play” developments in the Charlotte area, earning awards such as the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Gold for Innovative Design in 2004, and honors from the Urban Land Institute and NAHB

• Ongoing Expansion
  A $200 million expansion has been approved to include a new office tower, additional apartments, a hotel, and a parking deck, aiming for completion by around 2027. This move reflects continued growth and demand at Birkdale Village