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Development
Housing affordability improving across Charlotte
The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate released the 2024 State of Housing in Charlotte amid a major development milestone being reached at Eastland Yards.
November 20, 2024 04:11 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Development
The River District aims to balance city life and conserving nature
Real estate developer Crescent Communities teams with conservancies and wildlife groups to preserve the River District’s natural beauty.
November 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A rendering of a new, state-of-the-art building with Hornets fans visible from windows on ground floor, second, and third story.
Development
Renderings released for Hornets’ new practice facility
The performance center will house the team’s practice facility and retail space + is expected to break ground in early 2025.
October 14, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.
Development
Spectrum Center welcomes guests after phase one of renovations
The Uptown arena closed for several months to create elevated visitor experiences.
October 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of an open room with people sitting at tables and layered seating.
Development
Construction begins on Creative Lab Uptown
Vintage office space will be transformed into a creative hub for young Charlotteans to learn a new skill or job.
September 27, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Mayor Vi Lyles holds a massive pair of scissors for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Development
The River District West Boulevard Corridor now open
The ribbon-cutting for the four-lane expansion marks a beginning for a major housing development in Charlotte.
September 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An empty airport concourse that opens up to a refurbished plane tail.
Airports and Transportation
New concourse at Charlotte airport set to open
Concourse A will bring an additional 10 gates to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
September 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of Charlotte's upcoming Iron District.
Development
Housing, offices, retail coming to Charlotte’s “Iron District”
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. unveiled new plans to revitalize “The Iron District” between South End and Uptown.
September 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The historic Leeper Wyatt Building stands beneath a blue sky.
Development
121-year-old building to be relocated
The historic Leeper Wyatt Store Building will physically move to its new home on Thursday, Sept. 12.
September 6, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An illustration of a building with a sign that reads "The Infinite."
Arts
Construction underway on Blume Studios
The new creative hub by Blumenthal Arts will feature free and ticketed events in the former Charlotte Pipe and Foundry space.
September 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
August 30, 2024
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Monica Garske
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25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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How walkable are Charlotte’s neighborhoods?
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December 17, 2024
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City
Charlotte’s 25 questions for 2025
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about the Queen City for us to answer.
December 16, 2024
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Small Business
New facility knocks indoor training out of the park
Players Athletic Club is welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels to train + improve techniques year-round.
December 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The glass Firebird sculpture is 17 feet tall and stands outside the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Uptown Charlotte.
Culture
Unwrap these 3 gifts given to Charlotte
These gifts given to Charlotte are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 16, 2024
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Volunteers in a warehouse work in a construction site where tiny homes are being built.
Volunteer
Rush to complete tiny homes for families before Christmas
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A dusting of snow covers the roads and hills adjacent to the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Weather
The history of snow in Charlotte
Bundle up for a story on the biggest snow storms to chill the Queen City.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
People standing outside vendor tents in evening time.
Food
10 Holiday-themed markets and pop-ups around Charlotte
Get festive at these seasonal pop-up bars around town + cross those last-minute gifts off your list.
December 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A row of Christmas trees line an outdoor market.
Small Business
Shop six Charlotte markets selling Christmas trees
There are plenty of options around the Queen City to find the perfect Christmas tree, garland, or wreath.
December 11, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial rendering of a newly upgraded Concourse D at the airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte Douglas to kick off Concourse D renovations in 2025
The upgraded concourse at the airport is expected to be finished by 2027.
December 10, 2024
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Maria Adnado