PlanCharlotte.org is a project of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, an applied research and community outreach center at UNC Charlotte. Our goal at PlanCharlotte.org is to be a citizen resource for exploring problems and finding solutions in land-use planning, neighborhood design, environmental protection and other urban and regional issues. PlanCharlotte.org offers news, information and analysis to help people of the Charlotte region make well-informed decisions about the shape of their cities, towns and countryside. Join us as we work to connect and educate citizens of this region to build a shared future.