Brooklyn Village: Nine Years Later

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The Peebles Corporation was chosen by Mecklenburg County commissioners in 2016 to revitalize Brooklyn Village in Charlotte’s Second Ward. To date, nothing has been built.

In a two-part story, political reporter Steve Harrison examined the reasons behind the delays in redeveloping this once-thriving Black community, which was lost to “urban renewal.”

Politics

Nine Years Later: Lawsuits, delays pile up for Peebles in other cities

Steve Harrison

Mecklenburg County selected The Peebles Corporation to develop Brooklyn Village nine years ago. Nothing has been built in Charlotte and the firm has delayed projects in other cities.
Business

Nine years later: How Mecklenburg's partnership with Peebles has produced nothing

Steve Harrison

Mecklenburg County commissioners selected The Peebles Corporation in 2016 to redevelop Brooklyn Village in Second Ward. Nothing has been built.