Local Government Affairs
REBIC – A Good News Report From Statesville as Council-Member At-Large Attends NAHB’s “America’s Housing Comeback.”
REBIC – A Good News Report From Statesville as Council-Member At-Large Attends NAHB’s “America’s Housing Comeback.” From REBIC – 3/3/26 A message from Statesville Council-member At Large James Pressly: “One of the biggest issues relevant to REBIC members working in the Statesville market is that the city is working hard on updating its Unified Development…
Read MoreREBIC – Rob Nanfelt Interviewed for Charlotte Ledger Report on Growth
REBIC – Rob Nanfelt Interviewed for Charlotte Ledger Report on Growth From REBIC – 3/3/26 The Charlotte Ledger, a media voice for the region, generally presents a balanced view of the most urgent voices commenting on growth and development. To that end, they recently reported about the cities surrounding Charlotte that are “Tapping the…
Read MoreI-485 interchange named after Ned Curran
I-485 interchange named after Ned Curran From NCDOT Left: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, N.C. Board of Transportation At-Large Member Stephen Rosenburgh. Right: Matthews Mayor John Higdon and Matthews Commissioner Jennefer Garrity. Recently, the N.C. Department of Transportation joined local officials to unveil signs honoring Edward “Ned” Curran, a commercial real estate developer and accountant who…
Read MoreREBIC – Gaston County. US News & World Report Ranks Them in Top 10 Best, And Other News….
REBIC – Gaston County. US News & World Report Ranks Them in Top 10 Best, And Other News…. All of these stories are featured in the Gaston Gazette. We featured these stories to bring you more news from around the region and the flutter of activity in Gaston is a snapshot of issues all municipalities should…
Read MoreREBIC – Thanks for the Feedback on Project Pain Points, Please Keep it Coming
REBIC – Thanks for the Feedback on Project Pain Points, Please Keep it Coming The invisible workings of advocacy are things we do not frequently discuss. Yes, there are a great many stories of cooperation and public/private wins, but there are also the recurring frustrations brought on by broken systems that adversely affect those in…
Read MoreOpportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026
Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026 Jack Hargrove for Market Share Blog | February 18, 2026 To ensure commercial real estate developers can build the communities of our future, all levels of government must ensure proper maintenance of and investment into transportation infrastructure. Whether in the form of highways, roads, freight rail,…
Read MoreREBIC – Looking For Information About Candidates Running in the Primary Election? The Election Hub is a Great Place to Start
REBIC – Looking For Information About Candidates Running in the Primary Election? The Election Hub is a Great Place to Start What is The Election Hub? The Election Hub began as a project of the Civic Knowledge Initiative, a 501(c)(3) organization that aims to provide unbiased and helpful information for voters in the Carolinas. The Election…
Read MoreREBIC – Charlotte UDO Text Amendment. Please Help Me Identify Remaining Pain Points.
REBIC – Charlotte UDO Text Amendment. Please Help Me Identify Remaining Pain Points. During this past Monday night’s Charlotte City Council meeting, a hearing was held on Rezoning Petition 2025-118, also known as the Fall 2025 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Maintenance Text Amendment. This amendment was filed in October and has been amended as it…
Read MoreCL&LR Capitol Hill Day Was Just the Beginning of Our Federal Advocacy in 2026
CL&LR Capitol Hill Day Was Just the Beginning of Our Federal Advocacy in 2026 Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | February 11, 2026 Last week, NAIOP members from chapters across North America came to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2026 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat. The event capped off on Wednesday…
Read MoreREBIC – Mecklenburg County Annual Retreat 2026 Summary
REBIC – Mecklenburg County Annual Retreat 2026 Summary The FY2026-2027 annual budget retreat took place Jan. 28 and 30, 2026 at the CPCC Harris Conference Center. See the Agenda and Presentations Here. If you have a chance, please have a look at some of the video from the two-day event: FY27 BOCC Annual Retreat – Day…
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