West Charlotte

The Historic West End Partners has been pushing back on the narrative that the Beatties Ford corridor is unsafe. In part one of a two-part series, WFAE explored the group's new initiative that aim to increase foot traffic for small businesses amidst that narrative. In part two, WFAE continues to look at the Historic West End's efforts to revitalize the area, the challenges, and why many businesses continue to love it there.

Decades ago in west Charlotte, the state built a highway that disrupted an established, predominantly Black neighborhood. Since then, residents have dealt with noise, stormwater and debris from the road — without clear communication about who to contact for each issue. Residents are still asking for relief.

What's now a vacant warehouse in northwest Charlotte may soon become a bustling food distribution center where Charlotteans can purchase locally-sourced meat, dairy and produce and even learn how to prepare and cook the food.

A new project in Charlotte’s West Boulevard corridor will display a mix of art and history. The project is a collaboration between the city and the people living in the corridor and will highlight important people, places and events that have impacted the area.

Ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, a group of women with Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region came together to start construction on a home for a mother in west Charlotte. The volunteers continue a Habitat tradition that started over 30 years ago.

Four area communities and a local church received grants to help address affordable housing issues.

For nearly two decades, the organization QC Family Tree has been rooted in creating social change in Charlotte’s historic Enderly Park neighborhood. One endeavor tackles the displacement of residents by providing affordable housing.

Tuesday marked the start of a three-day charrette in Charlotte’s West Boulevard neighborhood. The forum allows residents to voice their concerns and outline a community-led vision for the corridor.

In the past seven years, 10 pedestrians have been killed or seriously injured near three bus stops in west Charlotte. All are on busy, state-maintained roads that traffic safety advocates say need more pedestrian-friendly features.

Love in Action is a Charlotte nonprofit that provides resources for those in need. In addition to offering temporary housing for people in the community, its newest endeavor includes an on-site plant-based eatery.