The City of Charlotte was awarded a grant from Smart Growth America to host a community dialogue regarding Smart Growth concepts and challenges. Through this discussion the city hopes to gain insight on how attract new business, reduce tax burdens and create a stronger foundation for long-term fiscal health and competitiveness. But what might some of those actions steps toward prosperity be? And what hurdles might we face along the way? A conversation about smart growth, when Charlotte Talks.
Guests
William Fulton - Vice President, Director of Policy Development and Implementation, Smart Growth America
Danny Pleasant - Director of the Department of Transportation for the City of Charlotte
Mary Newsom - Associate Director, Urban and Regional Affairs UNC Charlotte Urban Institute
- Smart Growth America presentation Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the UNC Charlotte Auditorium, Uptown Campus, 320 East 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Details.