North Carolina

Big Box Breakthrough in Charlotte

Lofts and ground floor retail envelop a new Lowe's store in Charlotte, forming a buffer between the large store and the surrounding Dilworth neighborhood.
9 November 2008 - 11:00am
The Charlotte Observer

141 Miles of Rail for Raleigh-Durham Triangle

A feasibility study released last week shows that a 141 mile transit system could be built on existing right-of-ways in the Triangle for $1 billion, a fraction of the proposed budget for transit in the region through 2035.
10 October 2008 - 12:00pm
The News Observer

Prescribing a Healthy Future For Charlotte

Charlotte faces a number of challenges in the 21st century, from rising immigration to declining industry to sprawl. This Citistates Report suggests one strategy to harbor a healthy future: go green.
8 October 2008 - 9:00am
The Charlotte Observer

Leading With Our Stomachs

Surrounded by storefronts, but nowhere to shop? Charlotte, NC, like many reviving downtowns, has a plethora of restaurants but a lack of significant retail.
8 September 2008 - 11:00am
Governing Magazine

Brick By Brick: Protecting A Community’s Sustainable Future

Pineville, North Carolina was expanding rapidly and at risk of losing its identity. To preserve the town's character, planners put their faith in the common brick. City planning officials Kevin Icard and Travis Morgan bring us the story.
1 September 2008 - 5:00am

Friday Funny: Developers Bad at Naming Streets

Developers often see naming streets as their way of making a mark, naming streets after daughters, alma maters, or the family dog. But they often find themselves tangled up in regulations and the limits of their own creativity.
25 July 2008 - 2:00pm
The News & Observer

Appalachia Creates a 'Suitability Map' to Entice Responsible Development

A key idea of western North Carolina's Mountain Landscapes Initiative is to create a map of land already in conservation, layered with land that should be preserved, so that developers, builders, and residents together can plan responsibly.
24 July 2008 - 11:00am
New Urban News

Pawnshops 'Inundated', But Facing Hard Times

With gas and food prices climbing to unprecedented levels, many families are turning to pawnshops to cover their bills. Unfortunately, pickups are down and people aren't buying, putting smaller operations at risk of closure.
23 June 2008 - 8:00am
The News & Observer

Parks Seen as Key to Downtown's Raleigh's Future

Planners and community leaders in Raleigh, North Carolina are looking to find ways to bring more residents to the city's struggling downtown. Many say building more parks and playgrounds will be crucial to attracting new residents.
16 June 2008 - 6:00am
NBC17 Raleigh-Durham

Racers Battle Civil War Buffs in N.C.

Banker Dave Ridson wants to build a racetrack on a site preservationists say is an historic Civil War site. But where the battle actually fought is a matter of debate.
11 June 2008 - 11:00am
The Houston Chronicle

Light Rail a Boon for Charlotte and Beyond

Charlotte's light rail system has proven to be a major success in the city, spurring development and igniting the local economy. But as it expands, will the other communities it benefits join in the funding party?
5 June 2008 - 11:00am
Governing

Best Buy Refuses to Conform to Design Standards

Waynesville, North Carolina Mayor Gavin Brown is forced to give up on pedestrian-friendly design to save potential jobs from Best Buy.
31 May 2008 - 11:00am
The Smoky Mountain News

'America's Most Endangered River'

American Rivers has named the Catawba River--which spans both Carolinas--as America's Most Endangered River for 2008, citing rapid development and outdated water supply management as factors in its ranking.
25 April 2008 - 7:00am
The State

San Francisco Teaches Charleston About Preserving Lesser-Known Areas

Though more than a hundred years newer, the city of San Francisco has a lot to teach cities like Charleston about preserving their less-than-iconic historic areas.
24 April 2008 - 6:00am
The Post and Courier

Carolina's Triangle Region Pursues 2020 Transit Expansion

A regional rail and bus expansion is now being planned for several cities in North Carolina's Triangle Region. However, if the plan is to come to fruition, voters must agree to carrying half of the costs.
6 February 2008 - 1:00pm
The News and Observer

The New Suburban Ghetto

High foreclosure rates are turning Charlotte's new starter home suburbs into bastions of crime and decay.
12 December 2007 - 12:00pm
The Charlotte Observer

Light Rail Debuts To Over-Capacity Crowd

Charlotte, North Carolina, overwhelmed by turnout for free rides on new light rail line, which exceeded capacity nearly three-fold. Officials now wonder if their ridership estimates have been placed too low.
27 November 2007 - 7:00am
The Charlotte Observer

Raleigh Weighs Proposal To Limit Home Size

With residents pushing for new rules to prevent tear-downs, a measure to temporarily restrict construction of new homes goes before the city council.
24 November 2007 - 9:00am
The News & Observer

Private Well Drilled To Keep Grass Green

Facing water restrictions, a North Carolina homeowner has paid to have a water well drilled on his property so that he can water his lawn -- a trend that is increasing and posing a potential problem to the common supply from the area's water table.
15 November 2007 - 6:00am
NPR
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