Charlotte: The Evolution of Live-Work-Play Developments Over The Last Decade

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Charlotte: The Evolution of Live-Work-Play Developments Over The Last Decade

With hybrid work here to stay, live-work-play rental communities are suddenly rising in popularity in these changing times because they offer “everything” under one roof. Trending among younger Millennial renters, live-work-play buildings have grown from an obscure niche to a trendy workstyle-lifestyle in the post-pandemic era.

Charlotte has also witnessed, in the past ten years, a growth in mixed-use developments that include residential, office and retail space.

Here are more data points:

  • LWP construction picked-up speed in Charlotte, especially in the last 10 years, when more than 4,900 apartments were delivered in mixed-use properties, putting the city in 17th place in the race for LWP development nationwide for this timeframe. These LWP apartments represent 9% of the total built in the 2012-2021 decade.
  • This increased Charlotte’s LWP stock significantly, currently boasting 6,000 LWP apartments, the 19th highest number in the US, more than any other city in the Carolinas, yet far away from Manhattan, the undisputed American capital of LWP developments. Millennials represent the most numerous cohort inhabiting them, at 62% of the renters. And we are talking especially about young millennials between 25 and 34, representing almost half of all the renters.
  • 3,159 apartments in LWP (Live Work Play) developments are currently under construction or planned for Charlotte. However, Los Angeles is the poster child for future mixed-use developments in the state and nationwide, with 17,500 LWP apartments planned to be completed in the future.
  • All the apartments in the current LWP apartments in Charlotte have access to fitness centers and swimming pools, and the next popular and accessible entertainment facilities are clubhouses (93%) and SPAs (7%). None of them have access to playgrounds, but 11% of the residents can unwind by playing tennis in the after-hours of a workday.
  • North Carolina now boasts almost 3% of the total apartments in LWP rental buildings out of the total 580,000 apartments in the nation, with 15,400. The national number of apartments more than doubled compared to 2011, a two-fold growth achieved in just 10 years.

How Cannabis business plan help to write a business plan

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How Cannabis business plan help to write a business plan

Composing a field-tested strategy moves you to contemplate working for a firm and shows you how to work in a beneficial enterprise. It might likewise be utilized as an “agenda” to guarantee that the primary and monetary recuperation of your business is compelling.

A field-tested strategy is a record that is made explicitly to get subsidizing for your new business, as per its definition. It fills in as your business show to affluent financial backers who will give you the capital you want to send off your firm.

How to Write a Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to write a business plan that is customized to the needs of your organization.

  1. Executive summary

The main concepts in company strategy are succinctly summarised in this portion. This sentence should explain the company’s conduct and the reason behind its success. You should add an explanation of the company’s objective in one or two sentences.

2. Describe your business

This part follows the main body of your business plan. You will go into further detail in the paper on the jobs your firm does and the solutions it provides. It’s time to go precise in this area, outlining the items or services you’re working on as well as the target demographic. Your description must be strong enough and if you have a problem writing one, a cannabis business plan can help you.

3. Market research

Describe the industry you are interested in working in. Who is providing the best product? Which is the best market? What is the market? What businesses compete with yours? What are their pros and cons? What efforts are being made by you to exceed the best product or service on the market? Financing companies like working with differentiators, therefore they’ll be interested to learn what distinguishes the business you own from the competition. Tell them this right now, precisely.

4. Establishing the business

Who will make the bulk of the decisions for your organization, which should be structured as a corporation or partnership? What legal form will the company take? Which management structure is in place? Who and how much of the corporation is owned by whom? All of this must be discussed with the company’s business plan writers.

5. Providing goods or services

Explain your items and consider how they will assist your firm. What type of R&D have you already invested in your firm, and what are the expected outcomes? How would you market your products or services to consumers? These inquiries require a response in this area.

6. Financial outlook

In this area, you must state your company’s financial projections. If your company is already established, please include any income statements and cash flow numbers for the previous several years if possible. Do you have any outstanding loans? Is a balance sheet available? What are your projections over the next three months? When delivering financial information to your readers, be as specific and exact as possible since investors in your organization will see this portion of your business plan as the most crucial. They will carefully examine each word and digit to see whether this is a viable business concept.

7. Conclusion

The end of your business plan should include a request for finance as well as a review of any pertinent data, graphs, and charts. Make it obvious to potential investors what type of financial assistance you require, such as stock, a partnership, or a loan. Give a rough estimate of how much money you require and indicate whether you are willing to negotiate. Investors and bankers will take an organisation seriously if it understands how much money it needs.

How to keep your child safe on the internet in 2022

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How to keep your child safe on the internet in 2022

In this digital era, it’s no gain saying that parenting is becoming more complex than it was before the advent of technology. The rapid growth in technology present some modern and difficult challenges for parents to bear. This is because it is now the parents’ responsibility to protect their children from the dangers of internet regularly. 

However, many kids are tech-savvy growing up in the digital age to outshine their parents which as a result has caused them to rely more on their devices than the generations preceding them.

Yet, the importance of parental controls on digital devices cannot be overstated. For instance, with the usage of technological devices, children might encounter potential dangers like being exposed to explicit content they are too young to interpret properly, or interacting with dangerous people, cyberbullying, identity theft, and overexposure to digital blue light. 

Luckily, along with the advancements in technology there have also been advancements in ways to protect children online and tools to protect them from the harmful effects of blue light.

This is why it is important to see the list of parental control and time limits on digital devices that we have put together for you and you should use them until your children are mature enough to handle the responsibility on their own.

Benefits of tracking your child’s locations

Interestingly, there are many benefits of parental control on your kids’ digital devices. Like you might have guessed, it serves the purpose of protecting your children from harmful content and the first step in setting up these controls should be to make sure children and teens understand their purpose. Parental controls can:

Things to do to keep your child safe include;

Protect your child’s phone from hackers

Hack your child’s WhatsApp to know what he is up to

Track your child’s phone

Hack child’s Snapchat

Spy on Facebook

Hack his Instagram to ensure he only communicates with the right people

Restrict unnecessary pop ups on their phone by removing pop up notifications 

Limit Cyberbullying and Sexting

No doubt, smartphones and the internet have made children more vulnerable to the effects of cyberbullying, sexting, and peer pressure amongst others through social media. With parental control, it helps you to easily track conversations and contents across text messages, call records, photos and many more and doing this will help you protect your children from bullying, predation and abuse.

Limit Screen Time

This is one of the many effective ways and tools to help protect your children from the negative effects of screens as it assists in limiting their screen time. By parental control, it helps you to track device usage and schedule time to lock devices so they aren’t being used excessively.

Time Restrictions

Alongside parental control, having time restrictions too on digital devices is just as important. Digital screens are known to emit digital blue light, which is a high energy wavelength on the visible light spectrum. 

This feature has the ability to emit digital eye strain, burnout, eye fatigue, disrupted patterns amongst others. This is because the high-energy wavelength stimulates the eye and mind, similar to the natural blue light that is emitted from the sun.

Mecklenburg County Ranked Among Wealthiest Places in North Carolina

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Mecklenburg County Ranked Among Wealthiest Places in North Carolina

A new study from SmartAsset uncovers the places in North Carolina with the highest per capita wealth, and Mecklenburg County made the list. The study measured the amount of investment income being generated in each county, in addition to the per capita income and median home value to find the wealthiest places.

For a closer look at the top counties in North Carolina, check out the table below:

Rank County, State Per Capita Investment Income Median Home Value Per Capita Income Wealth Index
1 Orange, NC $20,885 $433,009 $67,089 25.79
2 Wake, NC $16,424 $411,700 $65,450 24.05
3 Chatham, NC $17,025 $376,684 $66,766 23.72
4 Mecklenburg, NC $19,913 $355,693 $65,244 23.04
5 Dare, NC $11,257 $366,612 $59,240 21.26
6 Buncombe, NC $17,089 $351,566 $53,309 20.77
7 Union, NC $12,876 $358,445 $56,820 20.65
8 New Hanover, NC $16,121 $346,584 $50,780 20.05
9 Durham, NC $12,677 $315,042 $54,056 19.21
10 Moore, NC $13,983 $294,939 $54,514 19.11

 

The study’s methodology and interactive map can be found here.

Children’s Home Society of NC Receives $8M Donation from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

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Children’s Home Society of NC Receives $8M Donation from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

The Children’s Home Society of NC, one of the nation’s leading children and family services organizations, has received an $8M donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift supports Children’s Home Society’s work for children and families, through innovative services that help families stay together and build resilience to navigate difficult life circumstances. The organization is also a leader in foster care and adoption across North Carolina.

“Ms. Scott’s generosity comes at a critical time for our communities,” said Brian Maness, President & CEO of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. “Children and families need more than ever to be seen, heard, and validated while facing the challenges of today’s world. They need to feel hope for their future and that someone cares about them, particularly amidst current social inequities and the pandemic. We are so grateful to everyone who is helping and sharing in this work.”

The organization recently launched an ambitious 5-year plan outlining a better future for North Carolina children and families. “Ms. Scott’s donation will strengthen and help sustain this vital work as we continue to embrace our identity as a mission-driven problem solver, and promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe, and loving family. We know that no one person, organization, or gift can do this work alone, but every person – no matter their background – can make an incredible difference through positive and inspired action,” Maness said.

Gifts like Ms. Scott’s, as well as the consistent support from community members across North Carolina, make it possible for CHS to serve more than 15,000 North Carolina children and families annually. In 2021, more than 4,800 families were supported with parent education and support services, and a safe family placement was created for nearly 1,100 children who are in foster care. Children’s Home Society has celebrated more than 16,000 adoptions since 1902.

For more information on the Children’s Home Society, how to become a foster or adoptive parent, or financial support, work, and volunteer opportunities, please call 1-800-632-1400 or visit www.chsnc.org.

Presidents Cup Announces Local Charlotte Hospitality Partners

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Presidents Cup Announces Local Charlotte Hospitality Partners

Charlotteans have a fierce devotion to eating local – and in a concerted effort to engrain itself in Charlotte culture, the Presidents Cup announced today that it will offer the following food partners in their NoDa, South End, Champions Circle, 1st Tee and Green Mile Courtyard course areas:

  • El Toro Bruto (South End)
  • Viva Chicken (South End)
  • Cuzzo’s Cuisine (NoDa)
  • Raydal (Sabor/La Caseta) (NoDa)
  • Inizio Pizza (Champions Circle)
  • Sunflour Baking Company (1st Tee)
  • Noble Smoke (Green Mile Courtyard)

Earlier this year, the Presidents Cup announced Two Scoops Creamery, Ace No. 3 and What the Fries as their first local partners.

This September 20-25, The Presidents Cup will bring the very best experiences for fans interested in world-class team competition to Charlotte, with the top 12 golfers from the United States taking on the top 12 from across the globe, excluding Europe. Fans from around the world will flock to the Queen City to experience a signature moment in Charlotte sports history – making the event a must-see for any Charlotte sports fan.

NC Wildlife Commission Urging Public To Report Hellbender and Mudpuppy Sightings

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NC Wildlife Commission Urging Public To Report Hellbender and Mudpuppy Sightings

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is asking for the public’s help in finding North Carolina’s disappearing giant salamander species, the elusive hellbenders and mudpuppies.

The increasingly rare creatures are extremely sensitive to poor water quality since they breath through their skin, which is a large reason for their steady decline, along with overall habitat loss.

The “snot otter” or “Alleghany alligator” averages about 16 to 17 inches in length, with some adults growing to over 24 inches long.

According to the press release, “hellbenders are listed as species of special concern in North Carolina. Because of this listing, it is illegal to take, possess, transport or sell a hellbender or to attempt to do so. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can result in a fine and up to 120 days in jail.”

“We know less about mudpuppies than we do about hellbenders, but we’d like to know much more about both,” said Lori Williams, a wildlife diversity biologist with the Wildlife Commission. “Challenging logistics in lake systems have made it difficult for us to conduct mudpuppy population surveys, but those habitats may be hot spots. Mudpuppies are attracted to baited hooks in lakes and deep rivers, so anglers fishing from boats may catch one. We need anyone who fishes deep river sites and impounded waters to let us know if they find one.”

If you find one, please email the location and a picture and physical location or GPS coordinates to to Williams at lori.williams@ncwildlife.org, or call the Commission Wildlife Interaction Helpline (866) 318-2401.

NC Governor Cooper Tests Positive For Covid-19

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NC Governor Cooper Tests Positive For Covid-19

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has just tested positive for Covid-19.

An official press release from the governor’s office notes that Cooper is currently experiencing mild symptoms, and has begun taking Paxlovid, an oral antiviral pill to treat Covid.

“I’m feeling fine. Thanks to vaccinations and boosters, my symptoms are very mild,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m eager to get to work this week and I’m already doing it from home through phone calls and video conferencing.”

Code Orange Air Alert Issued For The Charlotte Region Today

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Code Orange Air Alert Issued For The Charlotte Region Today

A Code Orange Alert has just been issued today for the Charlotte region. Meteorologists are forecasting elevated levels of ozone concentrated around the ground level, as well as above average temperatures and humidity levels for most of the day.

The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert for Mecklenburg and Union counties until 8pm tonight:

Mecklenburg-Union NC-
Including the cities of Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Monroe,
Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
249 PM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC
has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level
Ozone for Mecklenburg and Union Counties, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT
Tuesday.

An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone
concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards. For additional information, please visit the North
Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at
https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenterEnvista

Tomorrow will be even hotter, with highs expected to reach into the triple digits:

This week’s high temperatures, along with the low air quality increases everyone’s chance of heat exhaustion and heat stroke – make sure to stay hydrated at all times.

If you’re planning on spending an extended amount of time outside today, make sure you wear breathable clothes and consider getting a small fan, personal air conditioner, or evaporative cooling towel.

Stay safe out there!

In Charlotte Suburbs, High Emissions Collide with High Rent Growth

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In Charlotte Suburbs, High Emissions Collide with High Rent Growth
Apartment List’s newest report, The Climate Impact of Suburbanization, examines a concerning trend in the post-pandemic housing market. The flow of renters from urban to suburban regions is pushing more people into parts of the country where their carbon footprint expands significantly. Denser living is greener living but it’s also more expensive, and the pandemic has encouraged millions of households to seek cheaper, larger living arrangements.
As a result, rents are rising faster in these suburban regions, meaning new residents are not only increasing their impact on the environment, but the cost advantages are also shrinking.
In this report, data on rents and average household emissions are available for major metropolitan areas across the country. In Charlotte, NC specifically, they found:
  • In Charlotte’s dense central counties, emissions are 0.6% lower than in suburban ones.
  • But in Charlotte’s outer-ring suburban counties, the population has grown 3.6% since 2019 and rent prices have increased 31.7% since the start of the pandemic.

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