Hornets join venture to acquire struggling Epicentre complex

Hornets Sports & Entertainment is joining Lincoln Property Company and Vision Ventures in a joint venture to acquire Queen City Quarter, the Uptown Charlotte complex formerly known as the Epicentre. The roughly 300,000-square-foot property has struggled with vacancies and business closures, and the partners say they plan to reimagine it as a more vibrant destination, though they have not announced specific plans or disclosed the sale price. The acquisition could support the Hornets’ broader vision for an entertainment district around Spectrum Center.