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Stories by Ely Portillo

Can the city, county work together to solve transportation issues?
August 26, 2020

“We cannot do this individually. If we try to attack these problems in our own lanes only, we will only succeed at failing.”

The coronavirus is starting to reshape transit in Charlotte
August 13, 2020

In the sixth month of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic, few sectors of the economy or local government services have been hit as hard as transportation and transit.

Three new approaches to historic preservation in Charlotte
August 4, 2020
A shiny new skyline, a “New South” city, 150,000 new residents since in the last decade — however people describe Charlotte, the word “new” always seems to be one of the first on their tongues. That...

Here’s what other Sunbelt cities can show Charlotte about transit funding
July 29, 2020
With plans for the 26-mile Silver Line light rail, possible Blue Line extensions, the Gold Line streetcar and more moving forward, there’s a looming question in Charlotte: How will we pay for all of...

In spite of a pandemic, city planning isn’t slowing down
July 23, 2020
With the coronavirus crisis in its fifth month, Charlotte planning director Taiwo Jaiyeoba has noticed something odd: Despite massive disruptions, his staff is actually completing some work more...