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Browse our press room for everything you need to know about the latest news from the Queen City. Here you'll find Charlotte's notable developments, announcements, facts and figures, and service bulletins.

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Nominations Open for Sixth Annual Urban Design Awards

Published on August 26, 2026

Nominations are open for the sixth annual Urban Design Awards, also known as the Urbies. Hosted by the City of Charlotte’s Urban Design Center in partnership with UNC Charlotte, this year celebrates six years of honoring excellence in urban design and highlighting the people and places that make Charlotte a vibrant, welcoming city.

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City of Charlotte Cohosted E-transportation Celebration

Published on August 21, 2026

Thursday evening, the city’s Corridors of Opportunity program and the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, in partnership with DreamKey Partners and Trips for Kids, hosted a ribbon cutting and celebration in honor of the car share and e-bike programs activating at McNeel Apartments.

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Digital Kiosk Program Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Published on August 17, 2026

The City of Charlotte is hosting a ribbon cutting and celebration for the first digital kiosk to be installed as part of the partnership with IKE Smart City to install interactive kiosks around the city.

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City Announces Director of Strategy & Budget Department

Published on August 14, 2026

The City of Charlotte has announced that Hannah Bromberger will serve as the city's next director of the Strategy & Budget Department.

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City Launches Program Expanding Access to Shared Mobility Options

Published on August 13, 2026

The City of Charlotte has launched the Community Access Program (CAP), expanding access to shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

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Council Member Dimple Ajmera to Hold Town Hall

Published on August 13, 2026

Join local experts to learn about the issues, including our natural resources, and help shape the policies that come next.

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City Launches Training Program to Help Small Business Owners

Published on August 11, 2026

The City of Charlotte, in partnership with Charlotte-based Asfalis Advisors, is launching Road to Resilience, a fully online training program to help established Charlotte small business owners strengthen their businesses through practical resilience planning.

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City of Charlotte to Cohost E-transportation Celebration

Published on August 06, 2026

The city’s Corridors of Opportunity program and the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, in partnership with DreamKey Partners and Trips for Kids, are hosting a ribbon cutting and celebration in honor of the car share and e-bike programs activating at McNeel Apartments.

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At Large Council Member Dr. Victoria Watlington to Hold Town Hall

Published on August 06, 2026

Join Council Member Dr. Victoria Watlington and community partners for a town hall discussion exploring how technology, healthcare and infrastructure are shaping Charlotte’s future.

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City Announces Aug. 17 Closure of College Street Off-Ramp on I-277

Published on August 03, 2026

Construction activities continue on the Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Interstate 277 project that will connect Uptown to South End.

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