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The Landmarks We’ve Lost
Charlotte is a booming city. With its allure for business, fiercely local sports scene and attractions for families, development has pushed for an increasingly urban landscape. But what’s lost when new construction means the end of older buildings?
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Crews in Mecklenburg County have demolished more than 4,700 structures from 2017 through last year, according to Mecklenburg County building permit data.
Most — about 77% — were single-family residences. And many of those homes were small. About half of the single-family demolitions involved a building of less than 1,000 square feet, data show.
Use the map below to see how many demolitions happened in each neighborhood.
This story was originally published February 20, 2022 at 6:00 AM.
