From REBIC – 5/19/26 Last Friday, during our Canopy Government Affairs Committee Meeting, we were pleased and honored to have Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell as our guest. During the course of his presentation, in which he masterfully presented a balanced view of his beliefs and approach, Jerrell deftly explained how important it is…
Toby Burke for Market Share Blog | May 13, 2026 As part of their ongoing state-level advocacy work, NAIOP members from chapters in Ohio, Michigan and North Carolina engaged policymakers at their state capitals this week. NAIOP members from these states traveled to their respective state capitols to engage and educate lawmakers about the key…
From REBIC – 5/12/2026 Rob’s report on the other night’s Charlotte City Council meeting is full of bad news for Charlotte. Especially if we want to prosper. Testy debates followed by numerous attempts to score political points paired with the avoidance of problem solving has me very worried about our economic health. Here’s a quick recap. Beginning…
Max Shpilband for Market Share Blog | May 5, 2026 Commercial real estate professionals gathered for a capital markets briefing hosted by NAIOP Utah during NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium in Salt Lake City last week. Will McIntosh, Ph.D., senior visiting Fellow of the NAIOP Research Foundation and CEO of ArcBridge Research Group, LLC, shared his…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) invites you to be part of an important moment for the I-77 South corridor. Over the coming weeks, we are hosting a series of community engagement opportunities designed to ensure community voice is reflected in the process, and we want you there. The I-77 South Express Lanes Project is more…
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…
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