Passive House 101
This is a guest post by our Gold Partner, Insight Architects. Passive House is an internationally operated performance-based energy certification program with a goal of minimal energy consumption. It is used for […]
Development and Housing
Our perspective on parking in Uptown
The comments below were presented to Charlotte City Council at their October 11, 2021 meeting by our Urban Design Specialist Eric Zaverl and Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders steering committee member […]
Charlotte adopts groundbreaking comprehensive plan
On June 21, 2021 the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan was approved by Charlotte City Council by a 6-5 vote with all of the critical policies and goals we were advocating for intact! […]
What does building a better city look like to you?
2021 is a critical year for Charlotte’s future. How we grow for the next twenty years is being decided as we speak and the decisions being made around the 2040 […]
City to begin land use planning around future Silver Line light rail
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is taking a look at Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along the proposed Lynx Silver Line. TOD is essentially the economic development that occurs adjacent […]
City releases 2nd draft of Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
After receiving input from the public and various Charlotte City Council committees, City staff have released a revised version of the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan that they are recommending for […]
Beyond 77: it’s not just about cars
There’s a lot going on this summer with transportation and land use in Charlotte — and across our region! Today we’re digging into one of three planning processes that were […]
Action Alert: help ensure the American Dream is possible for more Charlotteans
This Monday night, Charlotte City Council will undertake a critical vote on the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan. The outcome will shape the way that our city grows for decades to […]
Council committee weighs possible changes to comprehensive plan
Is the current draft of the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan the vision that Charlotte needs to grow in an equitable, authentic, integrated, and resilient way for decades to come? […]
Update on the Uptown Cyclelink construction
Davidson St. and MLK Jr. Blvd. resurfacing project Regularly planned street repaving on portions of Davidson St. and MLK Jr. Blvd. will add roughly ½ mi. to the […]