Code Enforcement to extend operating hours
The Code Enforcement Division will make a work schedule adjustment to expand regular hours of operation from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, beginning April 1.  The extended hours of operation will occur April through September, which corresponds with daylight savings time.  Learn more.  [Posted March 18, 2009]

 

City of Charlotte accepting affordable housing proposals
The City of Charlotte is accepting proposals for affordable housing development.  Funding is available through the Housing Trust Fund to provide loan and grant funds for homeownership and special needs housing.  [Posted February 24, 2009]

Pre-application workshops scheduled for Neighborhood Matching Grants Program
Organizations interested in applying for a Neighborhood Matching Grant must send a representative to one of four pre-application workshops.  The program application deadline is March 16, 2009.  [Posted January 14, 2009]

 

Training opportunities will be offered by Neighborhood Development's Community University program.  All workshops are free and open to the public.  Read the entire media release.  [Posted January 6, 2009]

 

Litter Sting set for November 14
The media is invited to ride along with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers on Friday, November 14 as they "sting" litterbugs and other lawbreakers.  For more details, read the entire media release.  [Posted November 10, 2008]

 

Housing Trust Fund Public Forum focuses on Special Needs Housing
The purpose of this forum is to review changes to the RFP process as a result of the July 13 forum and to establish a further dialogue with the Special Needs and Homeless Service providers.  Read the entire media release.  [Posted November 4, 2008]

Have you been to CU?
Training opportunities will be offered by Neighborhood Development's Community University program.  All workshops are free and open to the public.  Read the entire media release for class schedule.  [Posted October 28, 2008]

 

Neighborhood Matching Grants fund Charlotte tree banding
The Neighborhood Matching Grants program is offering a special grant for tree banding projects.  Neighborhoods located in the cankerworm infestation problem area may be eligible for this grant.  Read the media release.  [Posted September 24, 2008]

Community University Adds New Location for October Workshops
Community University will offer workshops at Morrison Regional Library in October as a new training location for the program.  Read more.  [Posted September 24, 2008}

Fall Registration Begins for Community University
Community University is accepting registration for fall and winter classes.  Workshops are free and open to Charlotte residents.  Register now. 

Fair Lending & Foreclosure Prevention Forum
Representatives from HUD, National Community Reinvestment Coalition and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies will offer a unique forum to discuss fair lending requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act, how to avoid predatory lending and foreclosure alternatives.  The forum will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.  Read more.

Neighborhood Matching Grants Program Offers Pre-Application Workshops
The Neighborhood Matching Grants program is offering pre-application workshops in July and August for the September 15 grant cycle.  Click here for workshop dates, locations and general information about the Neighborhood Matching Grants Program.  [Posted July 22, 2008]

Housing Trust Fund to Host Public Forum
The Housing Trust Fund will host a public forum on Thursday, July 31 at 5 pm in Room 267 of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.  The forum will give citizens and affordable housing providers an opportunity to provide input as to how future Housing Trust Fund allocations will be targeted.  Read the media release.  [Posted July 15, 2008]

Community University Offers Summer Workshops
Community University announces the July and August workshop schedule.  Workshops are offered on alternating Fridays at First Mount Zion Baptist Church.  Read more.  [Posted July 14, 2008]

Register Today for 501(c)(3) Classes
On July 17, Neighborhood Development and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association are sponsoring a free 501(c)(3) workshop to teach neighborhood organizations how a non-profit status may work for them.  Read more.  [Posted July 14, 2008]

Eastside Back-to-School Festival Announced
The first Eastside Back-to-School Festival is planned for Saturday, August 2 at Eastland Mall, located at 5471 Central Avenue.  Read the media release.  [Posted July 7, 2008]

Charlotte's 2008 Litter Index Score Announced
Charlotte's overall score with the Keep Charlotte Beautiful Litter Index improved for 2008.  This year's score is 1.63, compared to 1.85 in 2007.  Read the media release.  [Posted June 18, 2008]

Keep Charlotte Beautiful Has Vacancies on its Advisory Board
Keep Charlotte Beautiful has several vacancies on its advisory board.  The board will accept applications until the positions are filled.  Applications may be obtained immediately through the City Clerk's office by calling 704-336-7494.  Read the media release.  [Posted June 12, 2008]

 

City Launches Foreclosure Resource Center Web Site
A web site containing foreclosures resources and referrals is available for individuals and families facing foreclosure in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.  The site will be updated as additional resources become available.  The growing number of housing foreclosures is a major issue nationally and locally.  Between 2000 and 2007, the number of foreclosure filings in Charlotte-Mecklenburg increased 244 percent, from 2,311 to 7,943 filings.  It is estimated that approximately 50 percent of all local foreclosure filings have resulted in the loss of a home.  [Posted - May 2, 2008]