Welcome to Elizabeth
About Us
Welcome to our Neighborhood! Dating to 1891, the Elizabeth neighborhood was the second “streetcar suburb” to be built in Charlotte. It was notable from the beginning, featuring Charlotte’s first public park and many civic notables in residence. It has remained a vital and lively community and now includes locally famous restaurants, public art, an abundance of trees and its namesake – Elizabeth College – has become Novant Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the state. Local historian Tom Hanchett’s wonderful self-guided walking tour can tell you even more about what makes this place special.
The ECA (Elizabeth Community Association) was founded to preserve, restore and protect this special place. It is not a homeowners association. Instead of an enforcing entity, the ECA is more like a catalyst for community, providing events that bring neighbors together, a collective voice for civic needs around housing and transportation, and a hub for neighbors to meet, collaborate and engage with one another.
What's Happening in Elizabeth
The 20th Annual Pumpkin Wall!
A beloved Elizabeth tradition, the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall will be lit for the 20th year on October 27th at 6:45 pm at 2017 Greenway. Thanks to all who have made this a success over the years including this year’s hosts, Rob and Dale Hall, the original “woodpecker” group that started the tradition, the neighbors who volunteer their time, ECA members who fund this work and YOU! Join us as dozens of pumpkins carved by neighbors are stacked and lit to create an amazing display. The creative carvings are anchored by illuminated letters that spell out this year’s theme, revealed at the lighting. The public are welcome to join us for this event.
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