Here's a good way to start off a thread: an overview -- literally!

 

 

One thing I noticed is they removed the partial cloverleaf highway ramps at the bottom center of the map and this space is now occupied by development. Something I'd like to see done in Cleveland

11 hours ago, KJP said:

Here's a good way to start off a thread: an overview -- literally!

 

 

On a purely visual level, this really seems to tell a story of how sports stadiums can be a boon to big city downtowns. I've visited Charlotte a multiple times since I have family in the area. I don't think sports is the main reason for the growth of the city, but if you draw a line between the two major sports stadiums, the difference between the two pictures is night and day. There are many reasons for that being the case (and I could name several), but with all the discussions about Browns stadium, these pictures are interesting food for thought. 

lots of new housing in the immediate cards for charlotte --

 

 

Nov 12, 2024 - News

The River District's first apartments break ground

Alexandria Sands

 

more:

https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/11/12/river-district-apartments-construction

 

Courtesy of Crescent Communities

 

 

Having an airport with over 700 flights a day has had a huge impact on Charlotte.

On 12/7/2024 at 2:24 PM, John7165 said:

Having an airport with over 700 flights a day has had a huge impact on Charlotte.

 

What's sad is that CLE had 600 flights a day 25 years ago.

 

Charlotte also has a pretty cool rail system with lots of development along it, and it's still growing.

Queensbridge Collective | 42 & 35 FLOORS

this is from june -- it topped out in feb --

its 42 fls-- the 35 fls bldg should break ground soon --

Edited Friday at 08:52 PM1 day by mrnyc