Ely Portillo

Stories by Ely Portillo

A regional transit plan takes shape, but questions remain

Charlotte-area leaders released their preliminary recommendations Thursday for how to build the region’s first unified transit system, but they’ll keep wrestling with what could be the thorniest...



What's the future of Charlotte's tree canopy?

Charlotte is known for its tree canopy, and if you've ever flown in here or driven on streets lined with towering oaks, you know why. 



Charlotte's back to work conundrum: where to park, and how to grow?

This story is part of Transit Time, a joint production of The Charlotte Ledger, UNC Charlotte's Urban Institute, and WFAE.