North Carolina

North Carolina Wrestling With Growth

The state's smart growth panel is making recommendations to promote smart growth measures as the population booms.

21 January 2001 - 8:00am

The News & Observer

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

The Charlotte Observer

The High-Tech South: Part Two

Joel Kotkin continues his two-part series on the High-tech South, focusing on Raleigh-Durham.

11 January 2001 - 10:00am

REIS

North Carolina's Cities Pushing For Funds

As the state becomes increasingly more urban, the legislature of this once rural state is being pressured to give more attention and money to urban areas.

7 January 2001 - 8:00am

The News & Observer

NC Approves Beach-Saving Plan

The state legislature is considering spending $12 million a year to save its rapidly eroding beaches.

31 December 2000 - 9:00am

The News & Observer

Growth Requires New Approaches To Planning

Faced with record growth, Wake County, NC is taking a new, more active role in the region's planning.

30 December 2000 - 7:00am

The News & Observer

Urban Economic Zones Miss Mark

North Carolina has created several urban zones to target economic incentives. But questions are being raised about the intended versus actual impacts.

24 October 2000 - 5:00am

Wall St. Journal

North Carolina Growth Trends and Policies

North Carolina metro areas frequently lead the lists of the best places to live and work. Yet the very things that make it popular may lead to its downfall.

27 August 2000 - 10:00am

The Brookings Institution