Executive Director Geraldine Gardner traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the annual National Conference of Regions hosted where she participated in discussions that provided critical insights into the legislative calendar and the evolving priorities of the administration.
Centralina Regional Council recognizes Director of Regional Planning Jason Wager as he retires following 28 years of service to the organization and the region. His last day with Centralina is March 31, 2026.
The Charlotte region is among the fastest growing in the nation and is projected to add more than 1.6 million people between 2018 and 2050. Across Centralina’s nine-county region, this growth brings increasing commute distances, limited transit connectivity outside Mecklenburg County, and rising pressure on infrastructure.
Centralina Regional Council invites qualified nonprofit organizations to participate in a Pre-Bid Meeting for the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for a regional PILOT partner to receive up to $50,000 of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Project Funds (CPF), federal grant funds allocated for program administration costs to oversee and support implementation of the housing rehabilitation component for the North Mecklenburg Housing Preservation Initiative program.
Centralina Regional Council invites qualified nonprofit organizations to participate in a Pre-Bid Meeting for the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for a regional PILOT partner to receive up to $50,000 of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Project Funds (CPF), federal grant funds allocated for program administration costs to oversee and support implementation of the housing rehabilitation component for the North Mecklenburg Housing Preservation Initiative program.
Energy powers nearly every aspect of our daily lives, from keeping the lights on to ensuring hospitals can operate vital medical equipment. But recent natural disasters have underscored the urgent need to rethink how we plan for, diversify and…
Are you a local elected or appointed official looking to better understand the complex process behind development proposals? Centralina Learns: UrbanPlan for Public Officials is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed just for you. This engaging session will offer a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a developer, helping you gain valuable insights into the trade-offs and financial considerations that shape our communities.
Event participants left with practical next steps for evaluating solar energy for their homes and businesses, a clearer understanding of how solar power works and information on financial incentives available through energy providers like Duke Energy. Most importantly, they learned that the more people who join, the lower the cost of installing solar panels, making it a true community effort.
In a partnership with local govenments and Solar Crowdsource, Centralina Regional Planning is excited to announce the launch of Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a community-driven solar group-purchase program aimed at making solar energy more affordable and accessible for local homeowners and businesses…
By visualizing client locations on a map, the Rowan County Health Department has gained critical spatial insights that go beyond traditional data analysis. This spatial awareness serves two essential functions. First, it allows the health department to overlay socioeconomic indicators such as age and disability status from U.S. Census Bureau data on the mapped client distribution.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.