Flournoy Development bought nearly 52 acres from Centene in University Research Park and says it will start a two‑phase apartment project that includes about 318 units. City approvals and infrastructure work will shape the build schedule.

Charlotte developer BRD Land & Investment has filed Chapter 11 and begun marketing parts of its development portfolio, putting thousands of lots and local projects up for sale. The move follows a downturn in demand that the company says hit first‑time buyers hardest.

Crosland Southeast filed preliminary plans for a second office at Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood tied to Scout Motors’ HQ and another 150,000‑sq‑ft building.

A Business Journals ranking shows which firms delivered the most commercial square feet in the Charlotte region from 2021 through 2025 and why that reshaped Uptown and South End.

Charlotte is betting on a North Tryon tech hub to turn AI disruption into startups and trained local workers.

Leasing offices at two UNC Charlotte‑area student complexes closed without notice this week; a new manager says leases will remain unchanged. Tenants are seeking legal advice and clarity on payments.

Charlotte Council approved a contested rezoning for senior affordable housing behind Calvary Church, prompting neighbor fears about traffic, services and concentrated development. City documents show commitments for sidewalks and long-term affordability, but funding is still required.

Bank of America filed a land‑development plan for a two‑story SouthPark branch, dovetailing with the bank’s national push to add 150+ financial centers.

A new NLIHC report finds North Carolina has just 38 affordable and available rentals per 100 extremely low‑income households, leaving many renters severely cost‑burdened. The shortage is concentrated in major metros and across the state.

A developer tied to Edged bought hundreds of acres near I‑85; neighbors have mounted a petition and small fundraiser to oppose a planned multi‑building data campus.

The Hornets and city leaders are studying a Brevard Street entertainment district anchored by the new Novant Health Performance Center, due in 2026–27. Plans aim to knit retail, clinics and event space into Uptown.

A long-vacant Ford dealership on South Main has been converted into 64 affordable senior apartments, backed by HUD and local grants, with move‑ins starting April 1.

Upperclassmen at Winthrop were bumped from campus housing and face a competitive Rock Hill rental market. The university is leasing nearby units and planning a new residence hall.