We are checking in with the mayors of surrounding towns to hear the latest on development, events and the health of their downtowns. They’ll share how they fit into the greater Charlotte area and how they work with nearby towns. To kick off our series, we’ll hear from the mayors of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson.
Huntersville has become a suburban destination for many families looking for quick access to Charlotte with quieter living and quality schools. But with that, comes more people moving to the area and concerns about traffic and over-development.
The town of Cornelius has been on a mission for the past few years to revitalize its downtown and jump-start an arts district. The Cain Center — a two-level, 35,000-square-foot facility, constructed mainly of glass — sits on almost two acres in the heart of downtown Cornelius and hopes to bring more culture and people to its center.
As people continue to flock to Davidson, there have been some concerns over transit policies — and whether big-city Charlotte is keeping in mind what other municipalities want.
We talk about these issues, and more, with our panel of mayors.
GUESTS:
Melinda Bales, mayor of Huntersville
Rusty Knox, mayor of Davidson
Woody Washam, mayor of Cornelius