Tree Math and Urban Heat: Charlotte’s Tree Canopy Plan Inches Toward Reality
Charlotte’s “50 by 50” tree goal is getting a second look. Council is rethinking what shade means in a city with 400,000 more people on the way.
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Charlotte Zoning Board to Bundy: Tear Down This Fence
An 8-foot fence, a zoning citation, and a very public neighborly spat took center stage in a quasi-judicial showdown. The Board wasn’t amused.
Charlotte’s Zoning Transparency Problem: Residents Left in the Dark on Key Decisions
Charlotte’s zoning signs leave residents guessing 🏗️. With low community engagement, City Council debates fixes like QR codes 📲. Who’s being left out of critical decisions?
Charlotte’s Entire Transit Future Hangs on This One Vote
Charlotte’s one-cent sales tax plan for transit faces an uphill battle in Raleigh. If state lawmakers kill the bill, the city’s infrastructure dreams may die with it. 🚆⚖️
Charlotte’s Climate Plan Moves Forward, But Will Business Get on Board?
Charlotte wants net-zero buildings & green transit 🚊🌱, but can it get businesses to join? SEAP’s new goals face pushback on cost & feasibility. Full report here. 👀⬇️
Charlotte’s New Community Plans Aim to Reshape Growth, But Who Benefits?
Charlotte’s new community area plans promise “complete communities,” but developers worry about predictability. Who wins in this zoning shake-up? 🏗️🏡 #CharlotteGrowth
Debate Over Charlotte’s Zoning Reveals Hidden Valley Rift, UDO Backlash, and Corporate Expansions
Zoning tensions flare over deed restrictions, rail safety, and UDO fury. Hidden Valley protests and sponsor recognition dominate a marathon session. 🏙️ #LocalNews #QueenCity
Rezoning Roulette: Harris-Houston Caught in Charlotte’s Growth Crossfire 🏘️
Harris-Houston debates rezoning: 🏘️ 76 duplexes or 🚗 more traffic? Residents & council wrestle with growth, infrastructure, and community identity. #CharlotteNews #RezoningDrama