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Can Charlotte Learn From Portland?

A writer for the Charlotte Observer begins a series comparing Charlotte, North Carolina to Portland, Oregon.
13 February 2002 - 5:00am
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Nation's Affordable Housing Gap Worsening

A report from the National Housing Conference, a nonprofit coalition of industry experts, advocates and academics, reveals affordable housing shortage affecting the working poor.
25 December 2001 - 7:00am
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Limiting Cul-de-Sacs In North Carolina

Several communities in North Carolina have limited the use of Cul-de-Sacs, arguing that overuse has caused traffic congestion.
25 October 2001 - 11:00am
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Charlotte Residents Concerned About Growth

Residents of Charlotte, N.C. discuss growth issues with candidates for city council.
21 October 2001 - 6:00am
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Developers Look For The Road Name Less Traveled

Planners in the fast growing Charlotte area say growth is making it harder to christen streets.
20 August 2001 - 11:00am
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Obsessed With Cars?

The Charlotte Observer starts a five-day series on our automobile-obsessed society.
24 July 2001 - 8:00am
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Charlotte's High Tech Hot Bed

The airport, the interstate, the real estate, the networks - ingredients that make Charlotte one of the newest high tech hot spots.
25 June 2001 - 1:00pm
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What's The Verdict On HOV Lanes?

Transportation engineers in Charlotte are wrestling with the successes and shortcomings of building carpool lanes.
12 June 2001 - 10:00am
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Charlotte's City Council: Backseat Architects?

The architects' designs for the City's new arena are met with a resounding sigh from the city council.
24 May 2001 - 12:00pm
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Five Principles For New Arena Development

The Charlotte, N.C. city council approved five principles to guide the design of their new arena.
23 April 2001 - 5:00am
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Embarking On A Light Rail Project

The city of Charlotte is preparing to break ground on its first light rail line next month after years of study and planning.
19 February 2001 - 8:00am
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Fighting Sprawl With Smart Growth

In Charlotte, N.C. the only thing voters hate more then sprawl is density, something anti-spawl supporters are trying to change.
29 January 2001 - 5:00am
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Light Rail Or Elevation Train?

Two proposals in Charlotte, NC are vying for $50 million a year in transit funds to link up the city.
16 January 2001 - 6:00am
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New Urbanist Development Succeeds

After tough opposition, a South Carolina subdivision is gaining accolades for its neo-traditional neighborhood concept.
28 December 2000 - 10:00am
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