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]

 

Zoning Fees Increase
Effective July 1, 2008, the following increases will take effect:
-  Sign Permits less than or equal to 100 square feet - $130
-  Sign Permits greater than 100 square feet - $185
-  Zoning Use Permits - $130
-  Change of Use - $125
[Posted June 11, 2008]

 

South Tryon Community Partnership Hosts Community Spirit Jam on May 31
South Tryon Community Partnership will host Community Spirit Jam on May 31, from noon until 4 pm, at the Southside Park, located at 2645 Toomey Avenue.  The event will include a field day, basketball tournament, food prizes and bounce houses for the kids.  Read the media release.  [Posted May 27, 2008]

 

Community University Offers First Spanish Workshop
Through the Good Neighbor Program, Community University is offering its first Spanish workshop on June 17, 2008.  The workshop will be held from 6-8 pm at Chalmers Memorial Church, 1501 Starbrook Drive, Charlotte.  Read the media release.  [Posted May 27, 2008]

 

Public Hearing to be held on June 9 for FY2009 Annual Action Plan
The public hearing for the FY2009 Annual Action Plan will be held on Monday, June 9 at 7 pm in the City Council Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. 4th Street.  The Annual Action Plan prioritizes funding needs for five federal programs and links housing-related programs with other community development goals that address economic, physical, and human development needs in Charlotte.  Read the Public Hearing Notice.  [Posted - May 13, 2008]

 

Housing Charlotte Implementation Committee Hosts 2nd Mini-Forum
The Housing Charlotte Implementation Committee will host its second mini-forum on Wednesday, May 21 from 6-7:30 pm in Room CH14 of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.  For the past five months, the 60-member Implementation Committee has been identifying key issues surrounding five affordable housing solution areas.  Read the media release.  For more information, visit www.HousingCharlotte2007.org.  [Posted - May 13, 2008]