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Brightwalk, new community with green heart
   February 18, 2013

Brightwalk is unique among Charlotte’s new developments, and not just for its size and location –1,000 homes on 98 acres 2 miles from uptown. What also sets Brightwalk apart is that it will make environmental art a central part of the neighborhood. (Don’t know what environmental art is? We have an article and photos that explain it.) Read more
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Is the Charlotte region ready for another boom?
   February 14, 2013

Times have been tough in the local economy, but it looks as if we’ve finally turned the corner. If growth is starting to make a comeback, exactly where will it be? Is your county ready? (Photo:  U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office) Read more
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We know what doesn't work. Why keep doing it?
   February 13, 2013

When it comes to transforming schools, we don’t lack for solutions. To be successful, though, we must overcome barriers to how we use data to inform our policy decisions. (Photo: Amy Hawn Nelson) Read more
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A chorus of frogs
   February 12, 2013
Crystal Cockman
The recent wet weather and warmer temperatures must have been a cue for the upland chorus frogs that their breeding season has arrived, as they were calling loudly from the small stream at my apartment complex. (Photo: Jeff Beane) Read more
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Growth challenge dwarfs the streetcar spat
   February 7, 2013
Mary Newsom
Since Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx gave his State of the City speech Monday, most publicity has focused on his remarks about the proposed streetcar and about a proposal in the legislature to remove Charlotte/Douglas International Airport from city control. Those are important issues. But another one may well trump those, and it’s not getting much publicity:The way Charlotte used to grow is over. Read more
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Beer: Is it zoned out?
   February 6, 2013

As breweries sprout across the Charlotte region, an industry group of local brewers and beer lovers is working with Charlotte planners to make city zoning more beer-friendly. (Photo: NoDa Brewing) Read more
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Collective Impact for Children and Youth Baseline Report
   February 6, 2013

The Collective Impact Baseline study is part of United Way’s pilot initiative to increase the graduation rate over the next 10 years for the community’s most vulnerable youth. This data will be used to create a the baseline against which United Way and its agencies will be measured in the goal to increase the graduation rate for at-risk children being served with United Way support. Read more
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Armchair birding
   February 5, 2013
Ruth Ann Grissom
Birds flock to Mama’s feeders this time of year. She has several seed and suet feeders hanging from the maple outside her living room window. When the Cooper’s hawk swoops across the yard, they blast off in all directions. Mama kicks back in her La-Z-Boy and takes in all the action. (Includes photo gallery) Read more
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What’s ahead for Mecklenburg building permits?
   February 4, 2013

New single-family residential building permits in Mecklenburg County have been on a roller coaster ride since 2003. But preliminary numbers show a promising upswing heading into 2013. Using U.S. Census Bureau data1 to examine the previous decade's trends tracking back to 2003, what can we expect for new construction as we move forward in 2013? Read more
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Charlotte quietly improves streets for cyclists
   January 30, 2013

While cities such as Memphis have gained national attention for proclaiming a bicycle-friendly goal, Charlotte has been quietly taking a number of steps to improve its own streets for cyclists. (Photo: Keihly Moore) Read more