Growth and Development

Charlotte is among the largest and fastest-growing cities in the U.S. The City of Charlotte aims to support residents' and businesses' efforts to expand and prosper. We have resources that can help you start or expand your business, submit bid proposals, look up projects happening across the city and plan for the future.

Economic Development

Learn more about how the city helps attract business and visitors to Charlotte.

CLT Development Center

A space for developers and design teams to access city staff in a single location for city development permitting services.

Corridors of Opportunity

The city initiative to strategically invest in six historically underserved Charlotte communities.

Doing Business with the City

The one-stop resource to become a vendor with the City of Charlotte and bid on upcoming contract opportunities.

Charlotte Planning, Design and Development

Access city planning, zoning, rezoning, historic district, and other development services.

Charlotte Business INClusion

A program to increase competition and participation of Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in city contracting.

Citywide Projects Portal

Find construction projects from across the city including roads, bridges, trails, sidewalks, and water and stormwater infrastructure.

Charlotte Future

Transformational plans that are shaping Charlotte's future, including the Unified Development Ordinance, 2030 Transit Plan, and Capital Investment Plan.

Strategic Mobility Plan

Charlotte's transportation plan to offer everyone safe and equitable mobility choices.

Smart Charlotte

A list of city programs that are improving residents' quality of life through digital innovation and strategic partnerships.

Mobility+

Explore how a safe, reliable and connected mobility system is being built to support a more sustainable and accessible future for the region. Learn how the Strategic Mobility Plan helps residents move easily between jobs, housing and key destinations by road, transit and more.

Silver Line Transit-Oriented Communities

Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) provide all people, regardless of socioeconomic status, the opportunity to live near transit stations and experience the benefits of development and access.