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Advisory board suggests sharp increase for Meck parks funding
April 14, 2021

As Mecklenburg County hammers out its budget priorities for the coming year, advocates for the park and recreation system are hoping to see a big funding increase.

Officials: Charlotte can’t meet its bus system needs without more revenue
April 8, 2021

In Charlotte’s new transit and mobility plans, multibillion-dollar light rail lines tend to get most of the attention.

Urban Institute director named Deputy Secretary for Natural Resources
April 7, 2021

Jeff Michael, who has served as director of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute for nearly two decades, is leaving that position to become North Carolina’s next Deputy Secretary for Natural...

Report: Charlotte’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians
March 30, 2021

It’s increasingly dangerous for people to walk in the Charlotte area, according to a new, annual report – a trend that’s mirrored in almost every city nationwide.

Plenty of big ideas are still on the table for Charlotte's future
March 23, 2021

It’s been a tough year already for big ideas in Charlotte.