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Inside Charlotte's growth and development


North Mecklenburg rezoning backlash

North Mecklenburg rezoning backlash

Plus: Would potential Wegmans site need to be rezoned?; Charlotte’s Area Median Income levels rise; Grubb Properties evaluates NoDa site; Coffee tenant switchup in Elizabeth; Nominations now open for CREW Charlotte awards; Schwab to open a branch in south Charlotte

Sep 23, 2026

Major hotel brands are checking in on Charlotte

Major hotel brands are checking in on Charlotte

Plus: CBRE’s new market leader; Demolition order cites code violations at Builders Building; Apartment exec on Forbes’ wealthy list got his start here; Plans forthcoming at historic Huntersville site; Asana exec launches CRE firm; Another First Citizens Bank branch closes

Sep 16, 2026

Office renewal sticker shock lies ahead

Office renewal sticker shock lies ahead

Plus: Why data center moratorium extension seems likely; Nuveen makes a new move; Skiptown franchisees sign lease for expansion; DaBaby waffle restaurant hits snag

Sep 9, 2026

Evaluating the reval

Evaluating the reval

Plus: Golf course revaluation; School plots expansion; Are Charlotte’s apartments getting bigger or smaller?; Developer buys land for mixed-use project; Historic site demoed for data center

Sep 2, 2026

Affordable housing gains ground south, but at a cost

Affordable housing gains ground south, but at a cost

Plus: Tax credits for affordable housing deals; SouthPark Mall rezoning rumors; Dilworth historic landmark under new ownership; Lamps of uptown skyscrapers; The Sharon at SouthPark expansion financing; Apartments fetch nine figures in sale

Aug 26, 2026

Turning Ballantyne into a destination

Turning Ballantyne into a destination

Plus: Plaza Midwood rezoning moves step forward; Where Charlotte ranks on new CRE index; Uptown landlord touts leasing activity; Camp North End development; Lower South End rezoning petition; Historic transmission site up for sale; Berewick tenants

Aug 19, 2026

Trades to come on Trade Street?

Trades to come on Trade Street?

Plus: ‘Boutique’ office sale; More details about planned South End hotel; CRE leaders on career lessons; Lower South End condos; Uptown office building sale; New Lowes Foods store for Charlotte?

Aug 12, 2026

Analyzing Charlotte's biggest office vacancies

Analyzing Charlotte's biggest office vacancies

Plus: The Pearl residential tower; City weighs AC requirement for housing units; Hines’ big plans for SouthPark; Dilworth apartments sell; Belk Market to Northlake Mall

Aug 5, 2026

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