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Interesting maps enter the debate over the impact sports have on cities
The maps at the links below show creative ways to demonstrate the impact or lack of impact sports stadiums have on the overall revenue a city receives from their investments in sport stadiums. The first link shows a heat map of sales in Atlanta, GA before and after the Men’s Final Four. At the bottom […]
Public Conversations – One Charlotte or Many? A Neighborhood Perspective
WFAE, Charlotte’s National Public Radio station, is hosting a forum called Public Conversations to discuss how Charlotte is growing and how it can thrive in the future. Moderated by WFAE’s Julie Rose, the conversation will address if Charlotte has invested in its Uptown at the expense of neighborhood improvements or if a vibrant Center City […]
CHARP November Newsletter
Please enjoy the newest edition of our CHARP newsletter. 1-November-2011-1.pdf
Photos from the Final Presentation of the Community Planning Workshop
Enjoy pictures of the Final Presentation of the Community Planning Workshop on their work with the Windy Ridge and Graham Heights neighborhood.
The Charlotte Action Research Project on Charlotte Talks
Dr. Janni Sorensen and Liz Shockey appeared on WFAE’s Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins. They discussed CHARP’s mission and how we partner with communities. CHARP on Charlotte Talks
Photos from “Combining Two Worlds” Event in Farm Pond
Here are some photos from this Saturday’s youth-senior capacity building event in Farm Pond.
Farm Pond January Meeting
On January 21st, 2012, residents from Farm Pond came together at the Hickory Grove Recreation Center for a neighborhood meeting, which occurs on the 3rd Saturday of every month. City of Charlotte Southeast Service Area Specialist Charlenea Duncan, Code Inspector Marta Carson, and Lieutenant Childs from CMPD (including 2 other officers) were all in attendance. […]
New Edition of the CHARP Newsletter
Please enjoy the newest edition of our CHARP newsletter. This issue contains updates about our neighborhoods, notably our new partner in the Logan Neighborhood of Concord, NC. Also enclosed is a state-of-the-project address by CHARP Director Prof. Janni Sorensen, a notice about our forthcoming “Cultivate Food Forum” on Feb. 23rd, and photos from our partner […]
CHARP Partners with WTVI, Chipotle and Urban Educators for Change to Host Cultivate Food Forum
Last Thursday, CHARP hosted the Cultivate Food Forum, an event focused on sustainable and healthy eating practices for residents of “food deserts.” All of the CHARP neighborhoods are located in food deserts–areas of our city that lack access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food. The purpose of our event was to raise awareness about this […]