Kathryn Hamilton, CAE for Market Share Blog | May 1, 2026 In a wide-ranging conversation at NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium this week in Salt Lake City, former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney shared candid insights on leadership, economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence and the future of American institutions. Drawing from decades in both public service and private…
On April 14, 2026, Charlotte City Council adopted seven draft Community Area Plans and amended seven adopted Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans. We’re excited to share that the Policy Map updates included in those plans have now been incorporated into the Adopted Policy Map, which is ready for use. You can view the latest…
Effective immediately, the City’s Urban Forestry Group will provide delayed planting options for all tree, shrub, and other planting requirements until further notice. This includes all plantings for land development regulations in Article 20 of the Charlotte UDO, the Charlotte Tree Ordinance, tree mitigation requirements, and long-term compliance scenarios. Due to significant drought conditions, along…
It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Chris Thomas, who passed away on April 29 following a brief but courageous fight with liver cancer. Chris was a people-first leader in every sense. As a past president of NAIOP Charlotte and a steady voice in our…
From REBIC – 4/28/2026 The Faith in Housing Initiative was launched in 2024 with the intent to (according to the City of Charlotte’s website) “equip faith-based organizations with the tools, resources, and partnerships necessary to bring affordable housing projects to life.” REBIC recently shared information about the Initiative and included details about the original twelve…
From REBIC – 4/21/2026 Press Release April 15, 2026: CORNELIUS, NC – The Town of Cornelius will hold two separate Downtown Master Plan community meetings at the end of the month, April 29 and 30. The open house will be held over two days in the Town Hall Community Room, 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius NC, in a…
Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | April 15, 2026 This past April 15 marks the first Tax Day under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this landmark legislation introduces significant benefits for the commercial real estate sector. NAIOP was a strong advocate for the commercial real…
Florin Petrut for Market Share Blog | April 14, 2026 A record 90,000 apartments are now in the U.S. pipeline of office-to-apartment conversions, according to RentCafe’s latest analysis of Yardi data – a sign that each year shifts adaptive reuse even more from niche strategy to mainstream development tool. The surge comes as office vacancy…
From REBIC – 4/7/26 The public comment period for the updated Stormwater Design Manual is now open through April 30. Staff and community members are invited to review the proposed updates and provide feedback. All comments will help Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services consider diverse perspectives and strengthen the final manual. Originally developed in 1993, the manual serves…
City Council approved the latest amendments to the UDO (Maintenance Text Amendment 2025-118) on Monday, March 23, 2026. The latest changes to the UDO: Provide greater clarity, Update definitions (both general term and land use), Adjust use permissions and prescribed conditions, Make some changes and additions to development standards, and Update administrative process language. VISIT CHARLOTTEUDO.ORG TO LEARN MORE! READ SUMMARY OF…
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