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City Council Approves Temporary Data Center Moratorium; Discusses Red Light Cameras and Transit Agreement

Red Light Camera Pilot  Charlotte City Council received an update from CDOT on a proposed…

New Report Shows Charlotte Still Has Work to Do to Make Walking Safe

A new national report from Smart Growth America, Dangerous by Design 2026, offers a sobering…

Charlotte Needs Time to Get Data Center Policy Right

Council members discussed a proposed 150-day moratorium on new data center development at their June…

MPTA Transition Update: Council Raises Key Questions About Equity, Sustainability, and Service

At the June 1 Charlotte City Council Transportation, Planning and Development Committee meeting (view here,…

Climate Change Is Bringing More Floods and Droughts. We Must Prepare for Both.

At first glance, floods and droughts may seem like opposite problems. But as Mecklenburg County’s…

Welcome Isabella!

Hello! My name is Isabella Strenger Thomas, and I am a rising sophomore at Davidson…

Thank You, MTC: Celebrating 27 Years of Transit Leadership and Looking Ahead

On May 27, 2026, the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) held its final meeting (view it…

Mecklenburg County Has Built Many Greenways. Now We Need a Connected Network for Everyone.

(Mecklenburg County greenway map)  The next era of greenway investment should focus on closing gaps,…