Category Archives: Design

Graphic study on population

5 Dec 09 – 1:29 pm

Neil Freeman has assembled a graphic list of the 50 states and the 50 largest metros in the US, merged together and ranked by population size. I was surprised that NC comes in 6th, behind NYC, LA, Chicago, Texas and California. Charlotte-Mecklenburg is way down, somewhere around 60 I think.

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Nation, State | Comments (2)

Creative Crossroads: Uptown’s new arts venues

28 Jun 09 – 1:23 am

photo: James Willamor; view this photo on Flickr
This is the second in a series titled “Creative Crossroads” — where we take a look at the current state of arts and creativity in the city.
Next year looks to be the biggest for arts in Uptown since the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center first opened its doors in [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in Architecture, Art, Business, City, Dance, Development, Entertainment, Theater, Uptown | Tagged | Comments (3)

Charlotte’s greenest hotel set to open this October amidst TARP controversy

10 Jun 09 – 10:08 pm

rendering: Bank of America; view this rendering on their website
USA Today recently published an article titled “Bank of America getting into the luxury hotel business” which questioned the bank’s decision to build the new Ritz-Carlton Hotel in uptown Charlotte.
Five months from now, the nation’s largest bank is scheduled to open a new, eco-friendly Ritz Carlton [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in Architecture, Business, Development, Economy, Real Estate, UNC Charlotte, Uptown | Comments (6)

Green living on Mountain Island Lake

27 Apr 09 – 2:25 pm

Ever wondered what a “green” house looks and feels like? Now’s your chance to find out. Schreiner Custom Homes, Habitat for Humanity, Horne Heating and Air Conditioning* and Channel 36 — among others — have teamed up to give you a glimpse into the world of residential green.

Now through May 10, the $800,000, 4,200 square [...]

By Rhi Bowman | Also posted in Architecture, Environment, Events, Real Estate | Comments (1)

NoDa gallery hosts national exhibition of original music posters

19 Apr 09 – 7:10 pm

The Green Rice Gallery, located in NoDa, hosted the opening of PostGig Charlotte Friday evening. According to the event website, “PostGig is a national exhibition of original music posters curated by design industry vet Clifford Stoltze of Stoltze Design in Boston.” The show features original works by Modern Dog, Aesthetic Apparatus, Patent Pending, The Small [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in Art, City, Events, NoDa | Comments (2)

Pecha Kucha Vol. 3

2 Apr 09 – 2:09 am

photo: James Willamor; view this photo on Flickr
Covered previously on CLT Blog, Pecha Kucha is a night of drinks, friends and ideas. From the Pecha Kucha Charlotte website:
“This is your opportunity to air your work/ideas, share your observations, express your opinions to challenge yourself to be concise and creative in getting your message across to [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Architecture, Art, City, Drinks, Entertainment, Events, Photography | Comments (2)

Floor plans reveal details about UNC Charlotte’s center city building

27 Mar 09 – 2:49 am

CLT Blog has discovered new renderings and floor plans of the planned UNC Charlotte uptown building. The renderings were posted in the Charlotte section of the Urban Planet forum. According to the plans, the twelve floor building will include a gallery and bookstore with entrances on 9th Street. Additionally, the building will have a cafe [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in Architecture, City, Development, UNC Charlotte, Uptown | Comments (5)

UNC Charlotte only a part of First Ward plan

20 Mar 09 – 9:08 pm

The planned uptown UNC Charlotte building (bottom right corner) will be part of a large 22-acre urban village. An important piece of the plan will be 4-acre First Ward Park, a portion of which will be built over a parking garage similar to The Green. An overview of the entire First Ward urban village is [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in Architecture, City, Development, Infrastructure, Real Estate, UNC Charlotte, Uptown | Comments (1)

Coworking and freelancing in Charlotte

5 Feb 09 – 7:01 pm
By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Business, City, Events, Infrastructure | Comments (1)

First photos from BarCamp Charlotte

24 Jan 09 – 6:47 pm

photos: James Willamor, view on Flickr

By James Willamor | Also posted in City, Events, NoDa, Technology | Tagged | Comments (6)