Desiree Mathurin
Growth and Development Reporter at The Charlotte Observer
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2 days ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Desiree Mathurin
The Hispanic population continues to grow in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding six counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. [email protected] Population diversity continues to spread beyond Mecklenburg County, specifically within the Hispanic community in the suburbs, new census estimates show.
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2 days ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Desiree Mathurin
A vacant 2.3 acre plot across from the Riverbend Village Shops in the Mountain Island neighborhood seems to be a hot commodity. The property sold twice in a three-day span, and landed in the hands of Novant Health. Spending $3.5 million, Novant purchased the site at 4620 Smith Farm Road from Charlotte developer Pappas Properties on June 20, according to Mecklenburg County property records.
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5 days ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Desiree Mathurin
Apartments sit behind the lake nearby the Shoppes at University Place, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Observer/Matt Kelley) For the Observer Welcome to University City in north Charlotte, home to the only full-size IKEA in the Carolinas!Also known as University, University Place, or "a city within a city," University City is named after its largest resident, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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1 week ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Desiree Mathurin
The Park Church in Charlotte's Sunset Road neighborhood plans to add more affordable housing to its sprawling property. The church filed a rezoning petition with the city on June 13 to transform the 30 acres behind its sanctuary on Beatties Ford Road into more than 300 affordable residential units. The church didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on the project. But this isn't the first time The Park Church has used its land for housing.
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1 week ago |
heraldonline.com | Desiree Mathurin
Shovels have been put to work in Charlotte these past few weeks in preparation for several new affordable housing projects. Construction began on nearly 300 income-restricted apartments or for-sale single-family and town homes across Charlotte since mid-May, with most set to be completed by next year. The units are a major need for the city, especially for extremely low-income residents and middle income residents such as teachers and first responders.
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