Here We Go Again: Is There a Park Slope in Charlotte?

It hasn't been that long since the entire "Is There a Park Slope in (Fill in the Blank)" thread of emails on Park Slope Parents and we thought it may have run its course with the final Park Slope in Iraq exchange, but here we go again. Today's question, which comes from an email brought to our attention by a faithful reader:

There is no place like the Slope! But does anything come close in Charlotte, NC? With so many NY/NJ families moving to that area, perhaps it is possible. Is there an area that is as kid and pedestrian-friendly, helpful, and progressive as PS? Being artsy and liberal would be a plus, but that would be a tall order I think!

Also, what is the Park Slope of Staten Island?