Highline Partners has broken ground on Heritage Pineville, a 241‑unit mixed‑use project at 307 College Street that includes 5,000 sq ft of retail and aims for a 2028 delivery. The development is the town’s first major apartment build since 1998.

Red Hill Ventures has renamed The Shoppes at University Place as The Boardwalk at University City and pledged a $5M‑plus refresh of the lakefront plaza. The move aims to turn the strip into a stronger dining and community hub near UNC Charlotte.

Australian pay‑tech PlanPay has opened a U.S. headquarters in Huntersville and says it will expand its local team from about 10 to more than 30 employees.

Lancaster County approved a preliminary plat for Catawba Ridge: a Contender America plan for roughly 1,490 homes across about 841 acres with open space and future retail. The project now moves into civil plans and infrastructure work.

A national student design competition will turn classroom ideas into affordable homes for Charlotte neighborhoods, with finalists to be named at this week’s summit. The builds are slated for public tours by October 2027.

Excavators are tearing down Bar‑B‑Q King on Wilkinson Boulevard as the site prepares for a planned bank branch.

Cohen & Steers' nontraded REIT paid about $61.2M for Winslow Bay Commons in Mooresville, a 268,000‑sq‑ft open‑air center anchored by Target and national retailers. The deal was done via a joint venture with Sterling Organization.

Rowan County is a finalist for Project Rack, a confidential bid that could bring about 258 jobs. Commissioners will hold a June 1 hearing to consider incentives.

Charlotte approved Atrium Health's rezoning to expand its University City campus, allowing a multi‑phase build that state regulators say could add up to 62 beds and roughly $167.6M in upgrades.

City planners deferred a rezoning for Crosland Southeast’s nearly 39‑acre Destination District at Charlotte Douglas after raising pedestrian‑design and transit coordination concerns.

Gov. Josh Stein signed Executive Order No. 36 directing state agencies to coordinate to boost housing supply, cut red tape and expand access to affordable homes across North Carolina.

City Council approved a rezoning that clears the way for "The Manor" redevelopment at the former Manor Theatre, enabling roughly 120–130 homes and new retail. Developers and city filings say the project aims to remake the Providence Road frontage into a walkable neighborhood center.

Renderings for Millstone Village lean on Cannon Mills history while promising a Harris Teeter anchor, homes and new tax revenue for Kannapolis.