Renaissance West

Analyzing the Renaissance West Community Initiative, the bumps along the road and its successes

Sarah Delia

On the next Charlotte Talks, an analysis of the success of the 15-year-old Renaissance West Community Initiative, which was created by Charlotte’s civic leaders and neighborhood activists with the vision of revitalizing a west Charlotte neighborhood through an education village approach.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson discusses proposed fair housing rules changes Tuesday at Renaissance West.

Charlotte Area

In Charlotte, U.S. Housing Chief Unveils Plan To Roll Back Fair Housing Rule

David Boraks

Federal housing secretary Ben Carson unveiled plans Tuesday in Charlotte to roll back an Obama-era rule aimed at preventing racial segregation in housing.…

CEO Mack McDonald of the Renaissance West Community Initiative talks with a student at Renaissane West STEAM Academy, a public school built in partnership with the neighborhood.

Charlotte Area

With New Grants, United Way Shifts Focus To Neighborhoods

David Boraks

Updated Friday, June 8, 2018United Way of Central Carolinas announced $24.5 million in new grants Thursday, and the list has a different look from years…