&lt;a href=&#039;http://www.hellocharlotte.com/commons/pages/articles/Common_Market_Eclectic_neighborhood_convenience/202765/&#039;&gt;&lt;img src=&#039;/media/articles/small/5099_image1_small.jpg&#039; border=&#039;0&#039; style=&#039;float:left; padding:3px;&#039; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;The Common Market takes a concept that has been around for hundreds of years and puts a  modern twist  on the entire idea. The Common Market puts a spin on the general/convenience stores most are used to, mostly because the Market connects with the two neighborhoods they are located in   Plaza Midwood and South End.