By Laura Leftwich, CRC Member and Holly Summers, Senior Program Manager — Teen Services, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library For teens already preparing for back-to-school and those wanting summer to never end, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system has plenty to offer. In addition to their usual services like free Wi-Fi and study…

By Dr. Scott Gartlan, CRC Member Neighborhood Leader Spotlight: Kurtis Andree In the Neighborhood Leader spotlight, the CRC newsletter features individuals supporting our community through efforts that align with the work and mission of the CRC. For more than eight years, Kurtis Andree, current president of the Country Club Heights…

Click here to get the CRC newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Certified Welcoming Place By Justin Lyons and Arun Nair, CRC Members In May 2022, Charlotte officially became a Certified Welcoming place. Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization, bestows this recognition to local jurisdictions that have demonstrated their commitment to immigrant inclusion…

Click here to get the CRC newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Reimagining Charlotte’s Commemorative Landscape By Laura Leftwich, CRC Member and Emily Kunze, City Manager’s Office The Charlotte Legacy Commission, a 15-person committee appointed by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and the City Council, convened in July 2020. The commission was charged with engaging…

By Adrienne Martinez, CRC Member, with contributions from community leaders How many of us only pay attention or vote in presidential election years? A LOT of us, as it turns out. This hasn’t always been the case. Historically speaking, midterm elections attracted more voters than presidential elections. The value of…

Justin Lyons, CRC Member You may be familiar with the mantra “start where you are,” meaning each of us can contribute to our community with a few small actions. For residents looking to take that next step, the City of Charlotte offers two great programs — Civic Leadership Academy (CLA)…

By Sam Smith Jr., CRC Member What is the Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)? Charlotte’s UDO simplifies, consolidates, and updates the regulations that guide Charlotte’s development into a single document. It also lifts up the vision and policy portion of the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Let’s take a moment…

By Laura Leftwich, CRC Member and Emily Kunze, City Manager’s Office The Charlotte Legacy Commission, a 15-person committee appointed by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and the City Council, convened in July 2020. The commission was charged with engaging in a comprehensive study of street names and monuments in the City…

Click here to get the CRC newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Nondiscrimination Ordinance Protections Expanded By Justin Lyons In early August, Charlotte’s City Council unanimously approved the expanded legal protections to residents, specifically those who come from marginalized communities. …