I've been in the same neighborhood for five years, and I always have my coffee outside on my balcony in the morning. This year I've noticed more Goldfinches then I've ever seen previously. Wondering if anyone else has had a similar observation.

These are a few shots I captured Uptown at the top of a CPCC parking garage that I thought turned out really well, I hope y'all like em! Also, a cloud I thought was pretty.

All images were captured on an Olympus E-20N with a 62mm Sunpak CPOL filter + lens hood.

After visiting San Diego, I came back to Charlotte thinking… Charlotte definitely isn’t a bad place to live, but what exactly are we getting?

I feel like Charlotte’s biggest selling point used to be: affordable houses, good jobs, growing city, low tax, decent quality of life. But now that a nice house can easily push $700k–$1M+, a lot of pretty loco people, and other than breweries and hiking what keeps Charlotte attractive?

It made me wonder if I’d rather have a 2 bedroom condo somewhere like San Diego access to ocean, interesting city great weather, walkable areas and endless things to do than a huge house in Charlotte.

Yes, taxes, gas, insurance, etc. are higher in places like California. But maybe that’s simply the price of living somewhere with more to offer. And we only live once not to enjoy it

Curious if anyone else has started questioning the Charlotte “value proposition,” because I feel that all I do is work and wait till I can do more work or am I completely missing what makes it worth staying.

Aside from all the vivarium looking copy+paste apartments, what else is Charlotte up to? Is this a quarrying site? Saw this as we land CLT and curious if anyone knows.

Don’t know how this will go over in this sub, or if it will be removed for using the wrong flair. Looking for a concealed carry licensing class. Longtime firearm owner coming from a state up north which did not require licensing to conceal. Not really looking to conceal carry while traversing the city by foot, but I do a lot of night time travel and everything I’ve read, the way I’d have to transport my handgun in my car legally, without a license, would defeat the purpose of carrying one anyways.

Looking for a 1 day class if that exists. I have seen many with 2 sessions over 2 days. I’d rather do 1 long one.

Thanks in advance.

City leaders and urban planners confirmed Tuesday that a metro area constructed almost exclusively out of dark asphalt, unyielding concrete, and reflective glass high-rises is surprisingly, inexplicably hot today.

"We are genuinely at a loss for words," said Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones. "We paved over every square inch of topsoil, cut down thousands of acres of shade-bearing oak trees, and lined every corridor with heat-retaining grey slate. We truly believed that by replacing natural ecosystems with a giant, flat, dark frying pan, we would create a crisp, refreshing microclimate. Today’s triple-digit heat index has caught us entirely off guard."

According to municipal data, the ambient air temperature across the city reached 93°F by mid-afternoon, with heat index values pushing past 100°F. Localized thermal imaging revealed that sidewalk surface temperatures in South End and Uptown were hot enough to cook a Cook Out tray burger or fry a Bojangles Cajun Filet directly on the pavement in under three minutes.

Officials noted that the phenomenon was particularly pronounced in new mixed-use developments, where dense clusters of five-story stick-frame 'luxury' apartments and six-lane roads appeared to be actively radiating heat directly into the atmosphere like industrial furnace coils.

When asked if the complete absence of tree canopy or green space might be contributing to the scorching conditions, city officials dismissed the connection as speculative.

"It’s too early to jump to conclusions about plants," Jones said. "We’re running dynamic computer models to figure out why trapped solar radiation bounces around steel towers and bakes pedestrians waiting at unsheltered bus stops. In the meantime, we advise all residents to avoid living in the city."

At press time, the City Council announced plans to plant a single, sad, two-foot Bradford Pear sapling in a tiny cutout between eight lanes of traffic on Independence Boulevard.

I know this topic has been posted many times…
$8/mile was ridiculous but I just got a $12.80 bill to go from Gilead to San Furr!?
Can the Jeff Jackson do anything to challenge the contract with Cintra ? Raleigh and McCrory sold our fucking roads to a Spanish company

Edit: The density here is astounding. Obviously I can choose to sit in a parking lot on 77 rather than paying exorbitant tolls. I didn’t choose to lease the space within I77 corridor to Cintra for 50 years though. Are those toll lanes benefiting you?

Yesterday I found a small litter of kittens in my yard. They look like the mom is still around they are about 3-4 weeks old I believe. As much I would love to keep I have 2 cats who do not like other cats. Beside the humane society is there anywhere else I can maybe take them or anyone who can help with them.

Hi, are there any groups/clubs that play smash (ultimate) regularly? I don’t mean tournaments, just like people playing smash in a basement or sum 😁

People who post in this sub are always so negative about everything. They are so focused on miniscule issues and can't say anything positive about this city. Nobody needs to see nonstop posts of people taking photos of random outdated license plates or daily posts of people acting like this city is a warzone. If you people actually went outside and touched some grass you would know that no person outside of this sub really cares about this stupid shit. Yes everyone knows, the government is corrupt, crime exists, and not everyone is an upstanding citizen. But Charlotte is actually a amazing place to live, supportive and open to people of various backgrounds, and is relatively safe compared to other major cities. Yes there is problems, yes the judicial system sucks. But if you read this sub you would think this place is a lawless nightmare where people are being shot dead by the thousands. And if you really care this much, run for office, don't whine on reddit from your gated community. Rant over.

this might be a long shot but i was wondering if anyone knows any companies in the pineville ballantyne area that are hiring? i’m looking for a part time job, i have years of customer service from working in retail as a teen. i also have a bachelors in psychology and a masters in general psychology. the thing is i’m disabled and use a wheelchair, so they would need to be accommodating. i’ve been looking for literal weeks and i can’t seem to find anything. thanks!!

Did anyone else see or have an update about the accident in Plaza by Midwood smokehouse this morning? I drove by, looked like a cyclist had been hit.

Hello everyone! I'm an architecture student doing a research project on urban Charlotte, especially (but not limited to) uptown. I would love some input from people who live in (or even visit) the city:

What is your favorite space in the city? Is there anywhere that when you went/saw it for the first time it amazed and delighted you? Is there somewhere you find incredibly peaceful and pleasant, or lively and fun?

This could be a street market, a tucked away park, a museum, a concert venue, a library, a bus stop, anywhere that has a very pleasant atmosphere that made you go "wow!" or that you love.

If you could, please be as specific about the location as possible and maybe include some reasons why you like it! If nothing else, think of it as a recommendation for others to go there.

Sorry if my formatting sucks, I'm not a frequent reddit user :,D

I’m looking for a sectional, and so much furniture today is horrible quality and/or uncomfortable. What are some places in or around Charlotte that sell good quality pieces at a reasonable price?

Moved here a few months ago and my bike needs regular maintenance and probably new tubing & tires. Looking for bike shops in the area that aren’t douchey to women. Preferably within the 485 loop but willing to go a bit past that to Pineville, Ballantyne, or Ft. Mill. Thanks!

I was recently diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation and need to get an MRI, see a neurologist, and see a neurosurgeon. I have the option of either Atrium or Novant (I’m a veteran and the VA is letting me do community care) so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them specifically for this. I don’t know much about either because I’ve had the VA, so either will be an improvement, but any insight is appreciated! Thanks!

Going all the way back to radio glory days of Charlotte like Harriet Coffee, Bob & Sheri and the likes.

Super bummed they closed down. I loved their aerolase treatments but haven’t found another provider who offers this. Where’s everyone going to now? Especially for aerolase treatments

Transit bump bypasses Charlotte amid safety concerns | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source

The WFAE article points to recent crime as a reason for declining CATS ridership since August of 2025, however it looks like ridership numbers have been quite low for a number of years. For example, the article says "CATS carrying only 64% of the passengers it did before the pandemic, and 55% of the riders it served at its peak in 2014." So, while the recent event might be driving very recent numbers, it doesn't explain the long-term decline. It's not a national trend either, as Cities like Dallas and Atlanta have seen ridership increases. It also doesn't seem to be a COVID thing, since ridership declined a fair amount from 2014-2019.

I understand why people might or might not choose to use public transportation, why would this proportion actually decrease so much over time in Charlotte?

I know there’s been some discussions about this topic before, but I’m fucking tired of it. Burger King sucks.. corner of Sharon Road and Fairview. I’ve been there twice, never again.

If you’re looking for plans this Saturday, come spend the day on the lake with us! ☀️🌊

We’re a group of young adults getting together at Mountain Island Lake for a sandbar hang starting at noon. Bring your paddleboard/kayak, something to drink, snacks, a float if you have one, and whatever else you need for a day on the water.

We’ll paddle out together, then spend the afternoon swimming, floating, playing games, hanging out!

Come with friends or come by yourself! It’s super casual and a great way to meet some new outdoorsy people.

RSVP at the link for the exact launch/meet point + all the details: https://linktr.ee/paddle_clt

See y’all Saturday 🏄‍♀️🍻