Charlotte City Council Approves 20-Story Office Tower
Charlotte’s skyline may soon be spreading further from the center city. City council approved a developer’s plans Monday night to build a 20-story office tower just southeast of uptown Charlotte,...
View ArticleCity Council To Vote On 'Mystery' Project Near Airport
Charlotte didn't land Amazon’s planned second headquarters project. But, the city is reportedly closing in on a deal with the online retailer for a sprawling new distribution center near the airport.
View ArticleAmazon Center Near Airport Could Employ 1,500
It’s looking like Amazon may soon build a new distribution center north of Charlotte Douglas airport that could bring 1,500 jobs. City council voted 10-0 last night to authorize the sale of the land...
View ArticleCouncil Could Vote Monday On Agreements To Host RNC
The City Council could vote as early as Monday on contracts required to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. The action comes amid reports that Charlotte is the favorite to be nominated for...
View ArticleCharlotte City Council To Hold Special Meeting To Discuss RNC Bid
Charlotte city council members will hold a special meeting Monday afternoon to “consider taking action” regarding hosting the 2020 Republican National Convention.
View ArticleDemocratic Groups Speak Out Against Charlotte's RNC Bid
The leaders of several local groups aligned with the Democratic Party are speaking out against the city's bid to host the 2020 Republican National Convention. They're planning a press conference at...
View ArticleAjmera Says She'll Vote No On RNC Contract; Council Members Attack Her...
Charlotte City Council member Dimple Ajmera says she'll vote against an agreement that would allow the city to host the 2020 Republican National Convention. Her reasoning then came under harsh...
View ArticleCouncil Vote Will Show Support - Or Not - For RNC Bid
The Charlotte City Council is expected to take a vote Monday afternoon that would show support for the city's bid to host the Republican National Convention in 2020.
View ArticleCity Council's Eiselt Expects RNC Vote To Pass
It’s big day for Charlotte City Council. In what’s sure to be a contentious meeting this afternoon, the council will hold a special meeting on whether to host the 2020 Republican National Convention.
View ArticleCouncil Vote Ends 2 Weeks Of Debate, Positions City For RNC
After a debate that Mayor Vi Lyles called one of the most difficult of her career, a divided Charlotte City Council voted 6 to 5 Monday to support the city's bid to host the 2020 Republican National...
View ArticleBond Referendum, UNC Charlotte Hotel Project On City Council Agenda
Charlotte City Council members are expected to take the next steps Monday night in putting a $223 million bond referendum on the ballot in November.
View ArticleCouncil Plans Special Meeting For Reports, Closed Session
The Charlotte City Council is in a midst of a summer break from regular weekly meetings but Mayor Vi Lyles has called a special meeting for Tuesday afternoon, including unspecified closed sessions, and...
View ArticleCity Council To Discuss Dockless Bikes, E-Scooters In Monday's Meeting
The Charlotte City Council will discuss the pilot programs for dockless bikes and electric scooters at Monday’s council meeting just months after the programs were initiated.
View ArticleCity Staff Recommends Newly Combined Group To Redevelop Eastland Mall
Two of the four development groups that offered proposals for redeveloping the old Eastland Mall site have joined forces, and won the endorsement of city staff to pursue the project. Crosland Southeast...
View ArticleAfter Seeing Scooter 'Stupidity,' Egleston Calls For Rules
A pilot program allowing electric scooters on Charlotte streets is continuing through October, when city officials say they'll evaluate how it's working. On Monday, city council member Larken Egleston...
View ArticleWith New Housing Rules, Charlotte Hopes To Ease NIMBYism
When the Charlotte City Council tries to build affordable housing, it often runs into a problem that has nothing to do with money or finding the right land.
View ArticleClosing Economic, Racial Gaps Slow In Charlotte Two Years After Police...
Thursday marks the second anniversary of protests that exploded around Charlotte for days, following the fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott. Police say Scott was smoking marijuana...
View ArticleCharlotte Looks At Selling Or Donating Land For Affordable Housing
Charlotte officials are looking at selling or donating city-owned land as part of a campaign to spur construction of affordable housing.
View ArticleCharlotte City Council Will Vote On Four-Year Terms
Frustrated by the demands of running for re-election every two years, Charlotte City Council members are considering switching to four-year terms.
View ArticleAs Injuries Mount, City Discusses Regulating E-Scooters
A bad wreck this week is bringing new urgency to discussions about how the city should regulate electric rental scooters, which appeared on city streets in May. Officials say there are trade-offs -...
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