Category Archives: infrastructure

Members on the Move

CBRE CBRE has plans for turning the EpiCentre into Queen City Quarter. According to The Charlotte Business Journal, the plan is to take the property and turn it into a community gathering place “that people of all ages and backgrounds can … Continue reading

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November Ballot Votes Ahead, CLT Plan Establishes Two Groups

Bonds on November Ballot For Charlotte, Gastonia On Nov. 8, Gastonia residents will vote on a $75 million Transportation General Obligation Bond Referendum. The City Council approved the bond referendum at its Aug. 2 meeting.   Proposed projects include: Street and … Continue reading

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Charlotte’s UDO Passes; Income Policy With Enforcement Provisions Changed

The early development of the document began several years ago and culminated in the passage of the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) by the Charlotte City Council on a 6-4 vote.  The only real drama during last night’s discussion involved … Continue reading

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CLT Water to Present to REBIC Members in September

On Thursday, Sept. 1 at 8 a.m., Charlotte Water Director Angela Charles will provide an update on sewer capacity issues related to the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) Basin. To register for the event, go here. Charles … Continue reading

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Charlotte UDO On Planning Staff Agenda For Aug. 11

On Thursday, Aug.11, the Charlotte Transportation, Planning, & Environment Committee will meet to receive two briefings from the City’s Planning Staff. This week’s meeting will be at 10:30 a.m.: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) – Staff will present highlights of the … Continue reading

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Mecklenburg County Revaluation Underway

By REBIC.com Under current law, North Carolina Counties must conduct a property revaluation at least once every eight years. Ken Joyner was named the Mecklenburg County Assessor several years ago following a botched 2011 process that caused numerous problems and … Continue reading

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UDO: Planning Committee to Review and Recommend

REBIC’s Rob Nanfelt reported Tuesday that the City’s Planning Committee is taking up the matter of the proposed Unified Development Ordinance. Next month, committee members will take any additional recommendations before the third/final draft. Last week, the Charlotte City Council … Continue reading

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Charlotte UDO Public Hearing Held Monday

On Monday, Charlotte’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) public hearing took place in the City Council Chambers.  Many in the audience turned out for the Public Forum portion of the plan, but several neighborhood activists were also on hand. That … Continue reading

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2040 Planning Academy Admission Closes July 17

Do you have questions about all the development you see in CLT? Do you want to know more about how CLT plans for its future? Are you interested in influencing the future of your neighborhood? The 2040 Planning Academy, formerly … Continue reading

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Two For Tuesday: REBIC Gets The New UDO Draft

REBIC executive director Rob Nanfelt and his staff recently got a hold of the second draft of Charlotte’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Nanfelt said the draft came out as a redline draft of 685 pages this past Friday. The … Continue reading

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