Pam Murray sees Charlotte through different eyes — and from a different seat — than most people as she moves about the city.
Charlotte is a fast-growing city where the skyline changes by the month and neighborhoods are reshaped at a disorienting pace.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest hubs in the world, despite the city of Charlotte's modest size.
What if the future is not just a continuation of present trends, but looks radically different?
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