Local Government Affairs
REBIC – Thanks for the Feedback on Project Pain Points, Please Keep it Coming
REBIC – Thanks for the Feedback on Project Pain Points, Please Keep it Coming The invisible workings of advocacy are things we do not frequently discuss. Yes, there are a great many stories of cooperation and public/private wins, but there are also the recurring frustrations brought on by broken systems that adversely affect those in…
Read MoreOpportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026
Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Infrastructure Policy in 2026 Jack Hargrove for Market Share Blog | February 18, 2026 To ensure commercial real estate developers can build the communities of our future, all levels of government must ensure proper maintenance of and investment into transportation infrastructure. Whether in the form of highways, roads, freight rail,…
Read MoreREBIC – Looking For Information About Candidates Running in the Primary Election? The Election Hub is a Great Place to Start
REBIC – Looking For Information About Candidates Running in the Primary Election? The Election Hub is a Great Place to Start What is The Election Hub? The Election Hub began as a project of the Civic Knowledge Initiative, a 501(c)(3) organization that aims to provide unbiased and helpful information for voters in the Carolinas. The Election…
Read MoreREBIC – Charlotte UDO Text Amendment. Please Help Me Identify Remaining Pain Points.
REBIC – Charlotte UDO Text Amendment. Please Help Me Identify Remaining Pain Points. During this past Monday night’s Charlotte City Council meeting, a hearing was held on Rezoning Petition 2025-118, also known as the Fall 2025 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Maintenance Text Amendment. This amendment was filed in October and has been amended as it…
Read MoreCL&LR Capitol Hill Day Was Just the Beginning of Our Federal Advocacy in 2026
CL&LR Capitol Hill Day Was Just the Beginning of Our Federal Advocacy in 2026 Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | February 11, 2026 Last week, NAIOP members from chapters across North America came to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2026 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat. The event capped off on Wednesday…
Read MoreREBIC – Mecklenburg County Annual Retreat 2026 Summary
REBIC – Mecklenburg County Annual Retreat 2026 Summary The FY2026-2027 annual budget retreat took place Jan. 28 and 30, 2026 at the CPCC Harris Conference Center. See the Agenda and Presentations Here. If you have a chance, please have a look at some of the video from the two-day event: FY27 BOCC Annual Retreat – Day…
Read MoreREBIC – Early Voting Starts Thursday 2/12. You Can Still Register to Vote up until 2/28/2026!
REBIC – Early Voting Starts Thursday 2/12. You Can Still Register to Vote up until 2/28/2026! Please, share these resources and links for those who need to know where to register, where to vote, and what the candidates stand for. (Plus, some exceptional links in the MyTake below!) Zoning, school boards, law enforcement, taxation, small business…
Read MoreEconomic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2026 U.S. Edition
Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2026 U.S. Edition Since 2008, NAIOP has conducted this study to estimate the annual economic contribution of commercial real estate development to the U.S. economy. The study uses key data sets from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Dodge Construction Network,…
Read MoreREBIC – Meck County Master Plan Update: Park and Recreation to Host Workshops, Survey for Future Investments
REBIC – Meck County Master Plan Update: Park and Recreation to Host Workshops, Survey for Future Investments From REBIC – February 3, 2026 Mecklenburg County is inviting community members to help shape the future of local parks and recreation. The Park and Recreation department is updating Meck Playbook, a 10-year master plan adopted in 2021. The plan sets…
Read MoreREBIC – Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Reports on Enhancements, Seeks Feedback
REBIC – Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Reports on Enhancements, Seeks Feedback From REBIC – February 3, 2026 (Content taken from Mecklenburg County email communication.) One year ago, after years of preparation and advanced work, AccelaMeck became our preferred customer portal. As we began 2026, the vast majority of our projects were being managed in the new platform.…
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