Once vacant, the former Eastland Mall site is currently undergoing a transformation that will bring amateur sports, a park, housing and once again businesses.
The Charlotte City Council is voting Monday night to enter into lease agreements with the first four retail tenants of Eastland Yards, including coffee shop Higher Grounds, ice cream shop Artisen Gelato, dance studio Rumbao Latin Dance Company and salon Suites by Alvaranga.
Manolo Betancur, owner of Artisen Gelato and Higher Grounds, is excited about the opportunity…