Charlotte Just Changed Who Gets to Sell You a Tomato
A quiet UDO change lets farmers markets operate by right in Charlotte’s industrial zones — and at least one council member says that’s the whole point.
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Who Will Run Charlotte’s New Transit Authority? Inside the 27-Seat MPTA Board
Charlotte’s new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority will control nearly twenty billion dollars in transit and road spending. Here is who appoints its 27 members, who is already in the seats, and what they can actually do.
How Charlotte Will Pick Its Transit Board Next: Council Tweaks MPTA Timeline and Rules
Council aligned the MPTA appointment timeline with partner schedules and swapped a hard category rule for “encouraged,” after recusing one member. Here is what changes on Nov. 6, 12‑15, 17, and 24.
Early Voting in Mecklenburg: Sites, ID Rules, Transit Tax, and Races to Watch
Early voting is open in Mecklenburg. What is on the ballot, how same-day registration works, what the transit tax funds, and how NC secures your vote, plus links to our 2025 race guides.
What Charlotte Council Actually Approved: Stadium Bonds, Lay-Down Lease, and a 4,400-Seat Performance Venue
Council advanced stadium financing steps, leased a lay-down yard, and cleared a 4,400-seat, privately funded performance venue. No money moves until contracts are finalized and approvals are received.
Sheltering Dignity: Charlotte’s Non-Congregate Shelter Plan, Metrics, and Guardrails
Charlotte considers a 62-room non-congregate shelter with on-site care and a faith-based transitional campus. The council seeks guaranteed access to outreach, clear metrics, and contract guardrails.
Outsourcing Charlotte: Council Weighs Consultants vs. In-House Capacity After $3M Safety Plan
A $3 million federal safety plan sparked a bigger question at City Council: should Charlotte keep paying consultants, or rebuild in-house capacity to deliver projects and keep the know-how.
Iron District Files First Phase: 278 Units, Retail, Parking, And A Light-Rail Site
Permits for Parcel E and below I-277 nudge Iron District into site work, with 278 apartments, new retail, structured parking, and a set-aside for a future light-rail station.