On this edition of “Closer Look,” Atlanta could learn a few lessons in land use and development from one of the other fastest-growing metros in the nation: Charlotte, North Carolina.
As both cities continue to be challenged with sustainable development and affordable housing needs, the Charlotte City Council is preparing to vote on a nearly 700-page “Unified Development Ordinance” to shape the city’s growth.
Steve Harrison, political reporter at NPR member station WFAE, gives an overview of the similarities between each city’s land use and development issues, from addressing affordable housing preservation to incentivizing multi-family buildings.
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