Apr
12
As Charlotte strives for a UDO, what can we learn from Raleigh? Hear a discussion with public and private perspectives about the process, transition and implementation.
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Mar
28
originally published by City of Charlotte and shared with NAIOP.
Dear Charlotte Future 2040 Partners,
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Feb
23
The final recommended policy maps were released yesterday and can be found here.
- Please review any properties in which you may have an interest (current or future), provide comments online (either on the map app directly or via email to [email protected]), and let us know (via email) of any remaining concerns you may have. The comment period ends on March 21st.
- We are putting together a list of those who are willing to speak at the public hearing scheduled for the evening of Monday, February 28th. At this point it appears comments will be accepted both in person (PREFERRED – demonstrates higher level of commitment and interest in the issue) and virtually. If you or someone in your organization is available please sign up here and we will contact you.
The Policy Map is scheduled to be adopted on March 28th. The upcoming public hearing is our opportunity to convey any outstanding concerns to the ultimate decision makers – Members of the Charlotte City Council. General talking points will be available for distribution prior to the hearing.
INTERESTED IN SPEAKING AT THE CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING? SIGN UP HERE TO LET US KNOW!
New Charlotte Policy Maps
Category: Legislative
Feb
04
originally published by REBIC with permission to repost
Last summer the City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department kicked-off the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map process as a first step in putting the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan into action. Thank you to those of you who have participated in engagement in this effort to date.
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Dec
01
originally published by REBIC with permission to repost to NAIOP
#1) 2022 Elections: Filing Begins Next Week
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Sep
01
#1) 2040 Comprehensive Plan - Next Steps with Councilmembers Renee' Johnson and Victoria Watlington
The first draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is expected to be released to the public on or around October 4th. A recent presentation from Planning Staff to Charlotte’s Transportation, Planning, & Environment Committee contained the following:
- 6-foot sidewalks everywhere (increased from the current 5-foot regulation) (pdf page 20)
- All parking to rear or side of attached housing (pdf page 18)
- Future right-of-way exactions (pdf page 20 & 21)
- The developer provides bus shelters as a condition of approval (pdf page 20)
- Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) for all development even “by right” (pdf page 21)
- “By right” infill may be subject to greater stormwater regulations and tree save (pdf page 22 and 23)
- Greater tree save rules (pdf page 23)
These provisions will add substantial costs and likely disincentivize future infill development. We will continue to track them through the process and voice our concerns regarding adverse consequences.
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Next Steps with the 2040 Plan
Category: Industry
Jun
23
The following statement was issued by REBIC on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Last night the “Plan Policy” section of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan passed the Charlotte City Council by a 6-5 vote. This outcome had been widely expected for several weeks. In the end, REBIC took the position that moving ahead to the more difficult challenges, such as the debate over the “Implementation Strategy” and “Manuals and Metrics” sections, as well as the Place Type mapping and ultimately the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) was in the best interests of all parties. It was evident that members of City Council had withdrawn to their respective corners and that any further compromise was not possible.
Following an introduction, the real estate industry faced some big hurdles:
- Removal of Mandatory impact fees
- Removal of Mandatory inclusionary zoning
- Removal of Mandatory Community Benefit Agreements
- A broken process set up to accept comments but one that provided little feedback in return
- A City Council (with the exception of a few members) with little knowledge of the Plan
- A tight, artificial timeline with a proposed vote on the entire document by April 26th
After last night here’s where we are:
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CREW Charlotte June Luncheon (HYBRID): The 2040 Plan with Taiwo Jaiyeoba
Category: Programs & Events
Jun
07
CREW Charlotte is excited to host its first in-person luncheon in over a year! Space is limited so do not delay.Learn more about the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan from Assistant City Manager, Taiwo Jaiyeoba.
Charlotte has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country in recent years. This growth has established Charlotte as a vibrant and desirable city. However, this rapid development has also contributed to and highlighted, many challenges that have faced our community for decades. The Charlotte Future 2040 comprehensive plan outlines how we address these challenges and guide our growth and development over the next 20 years. This plan is a living document that provides a policy framework that will guide our city’s decision-making and investment in both the near- and long-term. The community-driven planning process has been guided by a focus on equitable growth and Charlotte's residents coming together to prioritize what is most important to us (housing, jobs, environment, livability, etc. The plan seeks to address the inequities of the past and unite the city around a shared set of goals for our future.
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Call to Action on the 2040 Comp Plan
Category: Industry
Mar
15
We need your voice!
Over the past few months, NAIOP Charlotte, in conjunction with REBIC and other real estate associations, has spent considerable time and energy reviewing the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan from the City of Charlotte (the Comp Plan).
It is a hefty document coming in at 320 pages and is a visionary document for how Charlotte will grow and develop over the next 20 years. Charlotte Planning created the document with considerable community input, and it will be used as the guide for creating the Unified Development Ordinance (a replacement for our existing zoning code), so there is a lot riding on the proper execution of the Comp Plan.
The Comp Plan rightfully addresses many concerns the community has, especially around equity and inclusivity We fully support these goals, yet we want to be able to include goals to create a thriving community into the plan as well. It is hard to distill such a large document into a few points, but the following are highlights of our concerns with the plan and the process to create it: