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City, Optimist Hall developer will create plan for ‘major milestone’ in uptown Charlotte By Genna Contino. Updated February 28, 2023 10:43 AM.

Optimist Hall food hall in Charlotte NC is moving to paid parking starting Aug. 15. However, the first 90 minutes are free. Parking ranges from $5 to $18.

Optimist Hall was built in 1892 and was originally a textile mill. The items made at the mill changed over the years, and its purpose as a manufacturing site existed until 2015.