Charlotte Center City Partners, an organization that promotes and advocates for Uptown and South End, recently published its annual report on the state of the Center City in 2025.
Charlotte Center City Partners President and CEO Michael Smith and James LaBar, senior vice president of economic development, recently sat down with Ledger executive editor Tony Mecia to talk about the state of the center city and upcoming plans for the area. They also discussed:
The outlook for continued development and construction in the center city.
How Charlotte compares to other cities.
Developers’ expectations for the next 12 to 24 months.
How the perception of uptown is evolving.
The uptown office market and its vacancy challenges.
Trends in recruitment for new businesses looking at the Charlotte market.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Michael Smith and James LaBar.
Lindsey Banks produces the Charlotte Ledger Podcast.
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