Plans would transform a defunct mill near uptown into a food hall and...
A defunct mill just north of uptown would become way more interesting if a recently-filed rezoning request is approved. A couple of real estate firms want to turn it into restaurants, a ‘food hall’ and...
View ArticlePark Woodlawn is so hot right now. See the latest development plans for the area
If you thought the rush-hour traffic going south on Park Road was already bad, wait until you see all of the new apartments coming to the area around Park Road Shopping Center. A developer filed plans...
View ArticleGoogle Fiber to open offices near newly-opened First Ward Park
Tuesday was a big day for First Ward. First, officials opened First Ward Park with food, drinks, music and a lighting ceremony on a beautiful December day. [Related: A look a First Ward Park and all...
View ArticleIf anyone is opposed to the South End development plans, they didn’t tell...
The development is set to replace the Food Truck Friday lot, Common Market and other small South End businesses. It was cited as a reason The Boulevard at South End is closing at the end of this month....
View Article3 Charlotte development trends to watch in 2016
Cranes dot the skyline and construction seems to be everywhere in Charlotte. As the city continues to grow, development will continue to boom around town. Here are the three biggest Charlotte...
View ArticleDevelopment along Stonewall is great and all, but what about the pedestrians?
On Jan. 6, officials broke ground on the newest and most complete megaproject to hit Charlotte during this development upswing. Serving as a new gateway to uptown, Crescent Stonewall Station will fill...
View ArticleCan planners transform booming SouthPark into a walkable area? We’ll see
With a torrent of new apartments, office buildings and shops rushing toward SouthPark, city leaders are bringing in outside help to craft a new plan to guide growth. Charlotte City Council this week...
View Article3 massive developments that will reshape SouthPark, South End and more...
The Charlotte City Council got busy in its first meeting since the long Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. During Tuesday’s meeting, it approved plans for: (1) A HUGE mixed-use development in booming...
View ArticleNew pizza joint and cycle studio coming to renovated Kings Drive shopping center
A shopping center on South Kings Drive in midtown is getting a new look and new tenants, according to this Ely Portillo story. The two new tenants — Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint and CycleBar, an indoor...
View ArticleWhat are ‘Crystal Lagoons’… and are they coming to Charlotte?
They aren’t making new land, as the old adage goes, but there is a company out there that’s seeking to make new waterfront land. Uri Man, CEO of Miami-based Crystal Lagoons US, was in Charlotte last...
View ArticleIn 5 years, Morehead Street will look completely different
Construction is wrapping up on almost 800 new apartments that are changing the face of Morehead Street – the first wave in a surge of new developments that will reshape the corridor from one end to the...
View ArticleA HUGE new development is planned between the Charlotte airport and Catawba...
This is going to be huge. Like, massive. We’re not talking any old mixed-use development. Think Ballantyne or SouthPark. Huge. Observer development reporter Ely Portillo broke the story yesterday that...
View ArticleFind a home in your bathrobe [Partner]
Or your favorite PJ’s, yoga pants or just your socks. For real. With virtual home tours, you can walk through your next home in the comfort of your living room with the dog in your lap. Savvy + Co....
View ArticleLove hanging out in Plaza Midwood? Why not live there. [Partner]
Plaza Midwood is easy to love. With its restaurants, bars, art galleries, historic homes and tree-lined streets, this funky and fun part of town is a great place to spend some time. Jeff King is an...
View Article$5 says you can’t find this affordable top secret neighborhood in Charlotte...
Natives might know this area as Swans Run. Newcomers might refer to it as Cedarwood. And still others might find themselves just plain lost. No matter what you call it, the area between the Arboretum...
View ArticleYour guide to Camp North End, from canteens to durags to Friday nights
If you haven’t paid a visit to Camp North End yet, we’re here to let you know it’s about time. The adaptive reuse site has a commanding presence near Center City, with 75 acres and 1.3 million square...
View Article35 things we’re thankful for in Charlotte
Happy Thanksgiving! The Charlotte community has given us so much, and we wanted to share 35 things the CharlotteFive staff is thankful for this year. All of the free things we can do outside this...
View ArticleSmall businesses feel squeeze of gentrification—here’s why we’re writing...
Editor’s note: The Charlotte Observer’s development reporter, Danielle Chemtob, and retail and sports business reporter, Katherine Peralta, have put together an in-depth look at how gentrification...
View ArticleWant to use the new I-77 toll lanes? We’ll show you how.
During rush hour one recent evening, cars moved steadily along Interstate 77 heading from uptown toward Mooresville at about 60 mph. Just south of I-485, drivers began hitting their brakes on the...
View ArticleOpinion: Fix erosion and sedimentation issues in Charlotte rivers
Urban sprawl has been a hot topic in the Charlotte area for many years, with concerns ranging from gentrification to environmental impacts to transportation needs. We can all agree Charlotte is a...
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