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Latest news from the City of Charlotte Urban Design Center, project updates, and built environment insights straight to your inbox on a quarterly basis.
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Past Connections
Curious about the Charlotte Urban Design Center’s past work? Check out our archive of Connections Newsletters for more information on our projects, placemaking, and studio events!
2025 Editions
Spring
This spring, the Charlotte Urban Design Center celebrates Preservation Month, announces new placemaking grant winners, and invites the community to explore biking routes, portfolio tips, and the city’s draft Community Area Plans. With fresh tools like the updated Placemaking Hub and engaging events, UDC continues to empower residents to shape Charlotte’s future.
Summer
This fall, the Charlotte Urban Design Center celebrates new public spaces, creative placemaking, and community-driven projects—from the Beatties Ford/Rozzelles Ferry Playbook launch to the opening of the SouthPark Connector Trail. With live music, art, and events that spotlight equity, history, and resilience, UDC continues to shape Charlotte’s neighborhoods with purpose and creativity.
Fall / Winter
The Charlotte Urban Design Center (UDC) celebrated a season of innovation and recognition, earning four major awards for its collaborative and creative urban projects. From transit planning and placemaking murals to national conference presentations and festive community events, UDC continues to shape Charlotte’s public spaces with intention and joy.
2024 Editions
Spring
Spring is in the air! From the warmer weather and blooming flowers to urban design programming and placemaking grants, we are happy to share our latest and greatest news! Keep reading for updates on our three focus areas: Projects, Placemaking, and Studio!
Summer
School’s out but the Urban Design Center is in full swing this summer!
Fall
The Urban Design Center is ready for a vibrant Fall!
Winter
Kick off 2025 with the Urban Design Center!
2023 Editions
Spring
Welcome to the Spring Edition of our newsletter. We think that 2023 is off to a great start and we can’t wait to tell you about our plans for the new year!
Summer
Welcome to the Summer Edition of our quarterly newsletter. There is so much to share, including our Studio’s new opening hours, UDC 2023 events, a recap of the CNU national Congress and our latest blog. Read below for updates from our three focus areas: Studio, Placemaking, and Projects.
Fall
We are excited about the cooler weather and all the great urban design projects that our office has in the works! Keep reading for updates on our three focus areas: Studio, Placemaking, and projects and welcome to our newest Associate, Madison Duger!
Winter
Is it really November already? Look back on our favorite 2023 urban design moments and get a sneak peek on all the big things coming in 2024 including monthly studio programming and our first Urban Design Awards Showcase on November 30th. Keep reading for updates.
2022 Editions
Winter
Hi there! We are glad you are here. Welcome to the first Connections Newsletter from the City of Charlotte Urban Design Center! This is the place to keep up-to-date with our Studio, placemaking, and urban design work.
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