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County to hear proposal to expand Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge
A committee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission on Tuesday will review a proposed acquisition that would expand Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge. The proposal calls for Mecklenburg County to purchase 10 […]
Rowan County solar project announced
Duke Energy announced its third solar project to be built in 2016, the 6-megawatt Woodleaf Solar Facility slated for Rowan County. “We see 2016 shaping up to be an active […]
Task force gains consensus on stormwater mitigation fees
After nearly a year of negotiations, a task force has reached consensus on a proposal that would make permanent a stormwater mitigation fee program for redevelopment projects across the city. […]
Davidson native honored for eco-friendly development
He’s dubbed the Godfather of NuLu because he’s made offers that can’t be refused, such as free rent, to those looking to host an event in Louisville, Kentucky. But, he’s […]
Urban sprawl slowing: Mecklenburg, Iredell among the nation’s 5 best in controlling it
WASHINGTON — Mecklenburg and Iredell counties are among the five counties nationwide that have best controlled urban sprawl since the mid-1990s, according to a new study. Once the signature of […]
Duke to repair leaky pipe at coal ash dump near Charlotte
RALEIGH — North Carolina environmental officials said Thursday that they have approved plans by Duke Energy to drain contaminated wastewater from a huge coal ash dump near Charlotte to repair a leaking pipe. […]
Customers seeking green tech more than ever from builders
A new national survey of home builders reports a growing resurgence in renewable energy features in homes, a trend that is being seen in both single-family and multifamily construction. According […]
Effect of Supreme Court’s ruling uncertain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that a North Carolina statute of repose overrides national environmental laws. But attorneys say that while the ruling in CTS Corp. v. […]
Winners of sustainability awards celebrated
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter, Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham and City Council members John Autry, David Howard, Patsy Kinsey, Vi Lyles and LaWana Mayfield were on hand to celebrate the […]
Stormy water
CHARLOTTE – For the past two and a half years, developers have had the option to pay a fee to the city to avoid installing stormwater mitigation on redevelopment sites […]
Saving green by making it green
Conservation subdivisions in rural areas. Clustering smaller lots in transitional zones. New urbanism developments in higher-density centers. Those are the financial mantras of residential developers in the Charlotte region, as […]
N.C. DOT still believes bypass needed to ease Monroe traffic
MONROE – A new 20-mile toll road is still the best option for relieving traffic congestion along U.S. 74 in Union County, according to a revised report issued recently by […]
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