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Charlotte region: Getting older, growing younger
   June 11, 2012

The nation as a whole is getting older, but variations in population growth and immigration can create big differences in the median age from place to place. The Charlotte region is no exception. While Mecklenburg's median age has risen only marginally, some neighboring counties are getting noticeably older. Read more
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Stadium could be spectacular city amenity
   June 7, 2012

Marley Carroll

This article supports plans to build a new ballpark for the Charlotte Knights uptown. Read architect Murray Whisnant's article opposing the idea here.

A new Charlotte Knights stadium uptown will be a catalyst for urban development, add to the character of the...

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Don't squander chance for a great public park
   June 5, 2012

Missing from recent discussion about granting more public money for a privately developed baseball park in Third Ward is any talk about the potential advantages of using the land for public purposes year-round. Architect Murray Whisnant would save the Virginia Paper Co. building and build an Energy Park. Read more
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Pro / Con: Build uptown ballpark – no, don't!
   June 5, 2012

Marley Carroll
What does uptown Charlotte need more: a baseball stadium or a large public park dedicated to showcase energy technology and local food? As the Charlotte City Council prepares to vote on using $7.25 million in city money to help the Charlotte Knights build a ballpark, Charlotte architects Murray Whisnant and Marley Carroll take opposing positions.   Read more
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Charlotte region: Understanding the new diversity
   June 4, 2012

The rise in the number of Hispanic, Asian and multiracial residents has been the biggest change in population diversity in the Charlotte region for more than a decade. A series of new maps and charts from the institute's researchers highlights the differences among the urban, suburban and rural communities from 2000 to 2011.  Read more
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A unique, pink insect
   May 25, 2012
Crystal Cockman
You are probably familiar with their loud trilling or chirping calls in late summer – a rhythmic and echoing “katy-did, katy-did, katy-didn’t.” An old wives’ tale says they are constantly arguing over whether Katy told a lie or not. Read more
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The great walls of Charlotte
   May 25, 2012

As a Third Ward resident, urban design student and enthusiastic cyclist, I frequent the streets of uptown. Most of my trips are not by car, which means I travel at a slower pace and can absorb my surroundings. I recently started to pay closer attention to the walls and how they contribute, or not, to a positive city experience. This is an investigation into capturing opportunities. Send us your... Read more
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The USDA food atlas
   May 24, 2012

Staff

This interactive map of the U.S. displays data on food availability, local foods, health and socioeconomic statistics.  Data are displayed at the state or county level, depending on availability.

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The decline (and rise?) of Carolina manufacturing
   May 22, 2012

Keith Waters
After decades of decline, manufacturing jobs across the country have seen a modest uptick. This long period of industry restructuring has left a strikingly different geography of manufacturing in the Carolinas; we still make furniture and textiles, but that’s not the whole story anymore. Read more
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The abundant diversity of the hardwood forest
   May 22, 2012
Ruth Ann Grissom
At first glance, Eastern hardwood forests seem a homogenous block of green, but if you train your eye and look closer, you’ll notice subtle differences. Two of my favorite trails in the Uwharries take me from one type of forest to another. Read more