Welcome to the Charlotte Urban Institute
We are a nonpartisan, applied research and community outreach institute at UNC Charlotte, seeking solutions to the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our communities.
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From mapping key community indicators to hosting walks that help local residents explore pressing social issues, our programs focus on building regional understanding and connections.
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The Charlotte region is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic areas in the nation, with rural counties, bedroom communities and suburbs, home of the largest city in North Carolina and rapidly changing areas in upstate South Carolina. The Charlotte Urban Institute focuses on issues of growth, change and equity in this complex region.