Articles

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In new neighborhoods, USPS requiring centralized boxes
   October 30, 2013

A U.S. Postal Service change requiring the use of centralized box units in new neighborhoods is causing problems in some developments being forced to switch in mid-construction. (Photo: USPS) Read more


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Volunteers survey Charlotte walkability
   October 28, 2013

Corey Conner
Two dozen volunteers, armed with stopwatches and cameras, headed out to rate 15 intersections around Charlotte on walkability, as part of AARP Walkable Charlotte Week. (Photo: Corey Conner) Read more


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Rediscovering the South’s forgotten grasslands
   October 24, 2013
Ruth Ann Grissom
Many people believe early European settlers found an unbroken canopy of trees sheltering the N.C. Piedmont. However, says author Reed Noss, a few generations ago grasslands were abundant across the South. Today they’re rare. Article includes photo gallery of preserved grasslands. (Photo: Laura Fogo) Read more


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Charlotte scraps move to regulate rent-by-room apartments
   October 23, 2013

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department won’t pursue zoning regulations dealing with rent-by-the-bedroom apartment complexes near colleges and universities. But it will continue working to solve parking and transportation issues near the schools. (Image: theflatsatmallardcreek.com) Read more


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Show up to connect our future
   October 23, 2013
Mary Newsom
Today (Oct. 24) is the last chance for members of the public in Mecklenburg County to add their voices to a series of workshops that are part of a Charlotte-region-wide effort to chart a future for ourselves. Commentary. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more


Institute’s PlanCharlotte wins Knight grant
   October 17, 2013
Mary Newsom
The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute’s online publication, PlanCharlotte.org, has won a $12,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to boost a project that will look at Charlotte’s creeks. Read more


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TIMS director wins national recognition
   October 17, 2013

Jody Pressley, manager of the TIMS project support office at the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, is named one of "14 Phenomenal Women in School Transportation" in November's School Bus Fleet magazine.  Read more


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The sphinx moth
   October 17, 2013
Crystal Cockman
A moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird? It’s true. And if you are lucky, you may see one in the Carolinas. (Photo: John Flannery) Read more


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Mecklenburg attitudes reflect improving economy
   October 17, 2013
Chuck McShane
People in Mecklenburg County are feeling the effects of the economic recovery, according to results from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute’s 2013 Annual Survey. Most people surveyed said their economic situation is getting better, more than at any time since 2010. (Photo: John Chesser) Read more


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After decades, Reid Park may get its park
   October 16, 2013

After nearly three decades of hoping for a new park, the Reid Park neighborhood in west Charlotte may be on its way to getting one designed, not by the county, but a student. (Image: Dylan McKnight) Read more