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What's Your Neighborhood Ranking?
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The City of Charlotte has released its 2006 Neighborhood Quality of Life Study. The Study is conducted every two years and measures the quality of life in all of Charlotte's neighborhoods.
To find your neighborhood ranking and learn more, visit 2006 Neighborhood Quality of Life Study.
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Attention all active duty military, National Guard personnel, reservists, retirees and dependents ... Charlotte Douglas International Airport now has a place just for you.
The United Service Organization of North Carolina (USO) opened an USO center at the airport on Friday, September 1. At nearly 2,350 square feet, the center offers a relaxing "home away from home" atmosphere, along with free food and beverage service and a cyber café with free internet service, electronic gaming stations and a family area.
To learn more, visit www.charlotteairport.com.
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Strengthen Your Neighborhood
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The City's Neighborhood Development department offers leadership and capacity building training to neighborhoods through various initiatives, including Community University.
Community University is a training program with classes and course topics designed to increase the knowledge and skills of neighborhood organizations. Interested persons are encouraged to enroll in one or more of the upcoming classes, scheduled for:
September 19, 26, 28 and October 3, 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
September 23 from 9:30 - 11:30 am
For class topics, locations and online registration, visit http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org. For more information, call 704-336-2061.
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Looking for an opportunity to get involved in local government? Apply for a position on one of the City's Boards and Commissions.
On Monday, October 9, City Council will make nominations to fill vacancies or make reappointments on various boards and committees.
Applications may be obtained online or by calling Jeanne Peek at 704-336-2248. All applications must be signed and returned to the City Clerk's Office by Monday, October 2 at 5 pm.
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Clean Streams, Green Lawns
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Do you find fertilizer and pesticide packages confusing? How do you know how much fertilizer is enough? Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and North Carolina Cooperative Extension for a workshop about lawn care in Charlotte.
Attendees will learn valuable tools including when to do routine lawn maintenance and how to trouble-shoot yard problems. Information also will be provided on protecting water quality while maintaining the health and appearance of lawns.
Workshops are free. To register, call 704-432-0970 or email jkrupowicz@ci.charlotte.nc.us. For more information, visit http://cleanstreams.charmeck.org.
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New Look For City Streetscapes
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This fall, experience a sleeker new look when Charlotte installs Parking Pay Stations on select Center City streets. In addition to a slimming new design, these pay stations are also versatile and functional – with fewer wardrobe malfunctions.
Find out more information about when and where the new Parking Pay Stations will make their first debut.
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He's got all the answers because ... he's The Answer Guy.
The Answer Guy is a new feature on City Source, your weekly show for government news and information.
Tune in to The Government Channel, Cable 16, on Thursdays at 7 pm.
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Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.
City Source – Thursday, September 7 at 7 pm
Receive an update on uptown Charlotte's proposed Cultural Facilities Complex. Find out what additional resources City Council approved to help keep your neighborhood a safe and happy place to live.
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