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I have designed an abbreviation of the news reports and
will be adding those from this date forward.
As the rebuilding takes shape, articles from 2001 will be archived and accessible.

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December 2001
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***December 29, 2001
Universally praised, yet unnoticed

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Ask builder to chip in on inspection

***December 7, 2001
Coffee, pizza and loft projects all go for NoDa
Despite sluggish economy elsewhere, area sees renewal

***December 2001
Bureau can offer scoop on lenders

***December 2001
A clear-cut solution?
Proposal would help keep city's leafy canopy
Charlotte considers requirement for saving 10% of tree cover

***December 2001
Quick Takes
Ask the Experts: School Reassignment

***December 2001
People's Choice remodel winners from the Ideal Home Show

***December 2001
Homes will take longer to sell
Some Realtors expect sales to pick up a bit after slow 1st quarterers

***December 2001
COMMENTARY
Will light-rail trains derail trolley effort?
2 Groups trying to find way for both to share the tracks uptown

***December 2001
Road projects target northeast
New I-85 interchange, widening of Mallard Creek Church Road may ease congestion in University area

***December 2001
COMMENTARY
Time to get together for a serious talk
Uptown stakeholders ought to nail down their top priorities

***December 2001
Palisades wins approval
Impact of massive Lake Wylie development will be positive, commissioners declare

***December 2001
2001: The Year in Business
12 Months of milestones

***December 2001
Luminaries leave us, traditions change
Loss of life, jobs and old ways punctuate year

***December 2001
What lies ahead for the economy?
Most analysts predict a gradual recovery in the next few months - here's how the Carolinas may fare

***December 2001
Charlotte area real estate
Home sales for month up 21 %
Cautious analysts note November was warm and mortgage rates low

***December 2001
Gaston County
Deal near to reuse school as homes
Old Cramerton School would be split into 42 condos or apartments

***December 2001
Duke's rise as a global presence
Gutsy acquisitions turn a small utility into an energy provider to world

***December 2001
History buff cites events that shaped Charlotte
Airport, UNCC, Memorial Hospital among turning points

***December 2001
Skyward flare defies convention
In a bold stroke, Hearst Tower architects strengthen uptown's skyline without dominating it

***December 2001 Development
New signs rejuvenate corridor
Retail, service firms wake up to Freedom Drive's advantages

November 2001
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Tuesday, November 13, 2001
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EDITORIAL
Delay lake rezoning
Huge project on Wylie needs more water safeguards

Wednesday, November 21, 2001
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Fannie Mae
Good decade predicted for housing
Economist sees short recession, mortgage debt more than doubling

Published Sunday, November 18, 2001
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Joe Martin's journey: The making of a novelist
Scholar, bank exec, guy in a wheelchair -
it all contributed to who he is

Wednesday, November 21, 2001
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Unflinching look at history
Who we are, how we got here
Refurbished Levine Museum of the New South brings home our region's heritage

Sunday, November 18, 2001
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Residents protest projects in 2 counties
Wal-Mart at Marvin, golf course development near lake irk neighbors

Sunday, November 18, 2001
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Second Ward is getting 2nd chance
With no uptown arena in the works for Third Ward now, and development of the Hal Marshall Center in Fourth Ward still being negotiated, the focus uptown shifted to Second Ward last week.

Sunday, November 11, 2001
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Southwest Mecklenburg
Once-rural area faces major urban invasion
Residents worry that developments threaten lake, their quiet lives

Monday, November 19, 2001
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Editorial
FOR THE RECORD
Pact to preserve Sugar Creek
Chairs of three county governments unite in pledge to protect watershed

Wednesday, November 14, 2001
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West draws 1 more distribution center
AirPark West will benefit from I-485, proximity to airport

October 2001
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Published Saturday, October 20, 2001
Pros disagree over strong home sales
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A few real estate pros call to grumble every time we run statistics showing that home sales remain relatively strong in this uncertain economy. The report indicating that Charlotte-area sales were up 9.4percent in August brought this: "What do you mean up? We're dying out here!"

Published Saturday, October 20, 2001
Job growth forecast as jobless rate rises
7,500 Net job gain predicted in Charlotte area for '01
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With the nation headed for - or already in - recession, job growth forecasts and new job announcements for Charlotte and the Carolinas reflect a sharply slowing but still growing economy.

Published Friday, October 26, 2001
Townhomes to join Huntersville mixed-use area
Rosedale already has retail, restaurants
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Meeting Street Homes is preparing to start a new townhome project in Huntersville's Rosedale commercial-residential mixed-use community.

Published Saturday, October 20, 2001
The Housing Report
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Sept. sustains 2% sales dip from 2000
Home sales in the Charlotte area were down a bit in September, a month in which the world was riveted by events set in motion Sept.11. Sales were down 2percent, compared to the same month last year.

Published Sunday, October 7, 2001
Behind the Scenes
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Zoning has its very own language
If you've ever been involved in a fight over a new development in Charlotte or come across a City Council meeting on the government channel, you've probably heard something like

Published Sunday, October 7, 2001
Uptown condos aim for industrial chic
Compact Fourth Ward lofts give young people a low-cost option
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Not many residential developers would "embrace" an industrial block dominated by a flour milling plant with a new condo project.But for David Furman, president of Charlotte's Boulevard Centro, this is a lot more than a challenge; it's a mission.

Building code advice hits the road
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If you're a do-it-yourselfer, and don't know about Mecklenburg County's Residential Technical Answer Center, you should. It's staffed by building-code experts who can answer all your questions before you tackle home projects.

September 2001
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Home Sales Slow After Setting Record in August
National Association of Realtors
Community center coming to westside
Facility off Clanton Road, near airport, is set to open by spring
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We are a city, but without city services'
University City has more people than most N.C. municipalities
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Plaza Midwood
The mere mention of launching a high-density housing project in one of Charlotte's older neighborhoods is almost certain to trigger a petition drive to halt it.
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Local Cooperation
Years-long effort cracks bureaucratic walls, saves money
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The Next Great Conference Center
Wadsworth House receiving face lift
Mecklenburg judge restoring landmark in Wesley Heights

August 2001
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Queen City given pet-healthy pedigree August 2001
Purina ranks Charlotte No. 21 in list of cities to have cats and dogs
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Rosy rail report August 2001
High-speed train service would pay its way, study says
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Worthy investment August 2001
Historic barn perfect as new home for trolley
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The Charlotte Trolley, already a welcome attraction with an ever-growing fan base, needs a permanent home. And if money is not found soon, it will likely lose the chance to get one with deep historic significance.
Charlotte in decline? Doesn't seem so to me
A setback now and then has never interrupted the city's momentum
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Sound of the trolley: Ka-ching, ka-ching August 2001
Projects along the line to generate millions in tax revenue, city says
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Old Dilworth hub provides good model, August 2001
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Shopping area was within easy walking distance of many homes
In this condo boom, convenience counts August 2001
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High land prices and changing lifestyles may mean popularity here to stay. Charlotte is in the midst of its second condominium boom, but this one bears little resemblance to the high-flying market of 15 years ago.

July 2001
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Uptown condo, apartment projects face delays 7-15-2001
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In economic slowdown, construction financing becomes harder to get.
A year ago the center city housing market was so strong that developers couldn't announce projects fast enough to keep up with demand.

Charlotte area sees 37 percent population increase in 1990s
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Skyrocketing growth in the Charlotte region added nearly 145,000 people to the Queen City's population during the 1990s - a 37 percent increase.

Charlotte area grows torrid 29% in decade
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The Charlotte region's growth during the 1990s was more staggering than anyone predicted, as a massive wave of out-of-staters and immigrants brought the world to the Queen City and its suburbs.

Charlotte area created about half of N.C.'s new jobs in 2000
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The Charlotte, Research Triangle and Wilmington regions outpaced the state in job growth last year, according to a First Union analysis of state numbers, while Asheville, the Triad, Fayetteville and Hickory lagged.

City lays 1st bike trail on roads less traveled...July 2001
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Charlotte will open its first bike route this fall to show casual cyclists how they can leave their cars at home and ride safely to a neighborhood shopping center.

April 2001
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McColl on McColl April 2001
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We are delighted to have permission to reprint this article on Hugh McColl, Jr.
in its entirety. Although we have never met Mr. McColl, we have been influenced by the generosity of his spirit and the reach of his vision. You will find links to the various Charlotte neighborhoods he mentions.

In growth, Charlotte No. 2 in U.S.

(Source: The Charlotte Observer, April 1, 2001)
Charlotte was the country's second-fastest-growing major city during the 1990s, thanks to a crush of newcomers and some of the nation's most aggressive annexation laws. The surge brought Charlotte's population to 540,828, making it the 26th-largest city, up from 35th a decade ago. Along the way, the Queen City passed Portland, Ore., (the Rose City), New Orleans (Fat City), Cleveland (the Comeback City) and just plain Kansas City (the one in Missouri). No one leapfrogged Charlotte. And only Austin, Texas, grew more quickly among major cities - those with more than 500,000 residents. It's a somewhat different story in terms of overall metro areas, where the Charlotte region stepped up just one place, to 33rd, according to the 2000 Census.
Take a look at the numbers (courtesy of The Charlotte Observer):
#2 in big banking :
#3 in cell phone permanence
#5 in business trips

Conscious of its strong Southern identity, Charlotte is a conservative city that is sweet on traditions. Northerners are still "Yanks," grits are still the breakfast food of choice, and Jesse Helms is still elected to public office.

March 2001
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CHARLOTTE RANKS #2
The Ten Most Popular Cities To Move To
(Souce AOL.com 3/25/01)
Percent increase, 1990 - 1998: 20.3%
The hardest adjustment to make when moving to Charlotte is realizing that, despite hosting some of NASCAR's
biggest races, life moves slowly there. Very slowly. Polite chit-chat in doing business is a must, and a 45-minute commute to the office is about average. But let there be no mistakes: Regardless of the pace, Charlotte is bursting with big business.
Conscious of its strong Southern identity, Charlotte is a conservative city that is sweet on traditions. Northerners are still "Yanks," grits are still the breakfast food of choice, and Jesse Helms is still elected to public office.
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