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9 ways (and more) Charlotte could be a better city

What would famous urban observer Jane Jacobs advise Charlotte in 2017? We asked local planners and city thinkers.

Housing proves a hot topic in Charlotte

Charlotte readers snapped up a chance to hear best-selling author Matthew Desmond in September. Here’s how to get on the wait list.

Study prize-winning book, ‘Evicted,’ with your book club, or join one of ours

Many Charlotte-area book clubs have decided to study Evicted, before the Sept. 27 visit by Pulitzer-winning author Matthew Desmond. Learn how you can take part.

To build a better city, start with building a better block

Better Block founder Jason Roberts wants neighborhood improvement from the bottom up. He’ll speak in Charlotte July 11.

Hear how one city tamed its mean streets

At a public discussion April 4, hear how this champion for bicycling and pedestrians helped tame New York’s streets.

3 ways to learn about affordable housing solutions

Three upcoming events will examine issues of housing affordability and neighborhood action in Charlotte.

TreesCharlotte summit focuses on city tree canopy

Concerned about Charlotte’s tree canopy? The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and the nonprofit TreesCharlotte are sponsoring an Urban Forestry Summit on Sept. 20. The event is free and open to the public. 

Who’s moving in? Out? Symposium takes a look

Many parts of the Carolinas, including the Charlotte region, are seeing a huge influx of newcomers. Who’s moving in, and from where? An Oct. 26 symposium will look at new census data on population changes.

Live in a great place? Now you can vote for it

Are you new to North Carolina and hoping to discover one of the state’s great main streets? Or are you a long-time resident searching for a new place to explore? Want other North Carolinians to know about the great places in your town? The state’s professional planners want to hear from you about N.C. places you love.

Building an environment for better health: Event April 8

Depending on how they're built, our communities can make us lean, strong and happy – or overweight and depressed. That's the message public health expert Richard Jackson brings to UNC Charlotte Center City in a free event April 8. A Q-and-A interview.