development

Charlotte Offers New Incentive To Build Affordable Housing

Julie Rose — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:13:04 +0000

City leaders believe Charlotte has a shortage of housing that's affordable to families making less than $54,000 a year. Monday night, the city council is expected to approve a new zoning ordinance aimed at changing that. WFAE's Julie Rose reports:

Interest Brewing For Vacant Eastland Mall

Julie Rose — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:59:03 +0000

Charlotte taxpayers may not know it, but they own a mall. The city bought Eastland Mall back in August for $13 million. When it opened in 1975, it was the largest mall in North Carolina. Then came a decade of steady decline. By 2010 it was completely vacant. WFAE's Julie Rose reports on the latest effort to bring Eastland Mall back to life.

After Much Debate, Council Awards Carolina Theatre To Foundation

Ben Bradford — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:28:24 +0000

The City Council decided the fate of the Carolina Theatre Monday night, awarding it to the non-profit Foundation for the Carolinas for $1, over a competing, half-million dollar bid. The historic venue has fallen into disrepair since closing in the 1970s, but its sits on prime Uptown real estate.