South End

Co-living homes in Charlotte, facilitated by PadSplit, offer affordable rental options with individual bedrooms and shared common spaces. Ed Peugh, a real-estate investor, launched a co-living property in east Charlotte priced at $200-$300 weekly, contrasting with $1500 monthly average for one-bedroom apartments. While the model attracts those priced out of neighborhoods like Noda and South End, it faces opposition in areas such as Wesley Heights due to concerns over single-room rentals.

The Charlotte area is introducing new luxury condos and townhomes, including Copper Builders' Four09 Queens development with 17 condos starting at $2 million. Additional boutique condo projects and a multifamily tower by Southern Land Co. are advancing in Myers Park, Eastover, and South End.

Duke Energy's power grid upgrades in Charlotte's South End caused outages and revenue losses for a dozen small businesses. A Duke Energy spokesperson stated the upgrades aim to strengthen the electrical grid.

Robbie McNair-Guzman is crowdfunding $300,000 for Babe Cave, a women-centric cocktail bar in South End, to address a funding gap despite the business's solid sales. The campaign aims to expand services and highlight systemic challenges faced by Black women-led businesses.

The article highlights 31 new restaurant openings in Washington State, including a sequel to a Seattle hot spot on the Eastside, new outlets from local chains, and original concepts in North End and South End.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. opened its 30th Charlotte branch and 60th in North Carolina at 2901 South Blvd. in South End. The expansion milestone signals continued growth plans in the Carolinas, as stated by Ryan McGauley, head of business banking for the Carolinas at Chase.

White Lodging is preparing its South End site at 1320 S. Tryon St. for a luxury hotel construction project. The site includes plans for a ground-floor restaurant and underground parking, with Brasfield & Gorrie handling construction.

Chase Bank celebrated the grand opening of its 30th branch in Charlotte, located on South Boulevard in South End. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a tour of the new branch, and remarks from Chase representatives.

Tyber Creek Pub plans to invest $500,000 in a new location at 1501 S. Mint St. in the South End Gold District, transforming an existing building into a community-focused pub. The project is in permitting and aims to open this fall.

Southern Land Co. plans to start site work soon on a mixed-use project at the former Tyber Creek Pub site in South End, with construction expected to begin in 2026. The project includes a multifamily tower and ground-floor retail, and the developer is finalizing design details.

A person was injured after being struck by a train near Tremont Avenue and Camden Road in South End. MEDIC and police responded, treating the individual for minor injuries and transporting them to a hospital. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Two people were hospitalized after a Blue Line train struck a pedestrian in South End. The Charlotte Area Transit System implemented a bus bridge between New Bern Station and Bland and shut down the light rail in the affected area.

Hibernian Hospitality plans to introduce up to five new food, beverage, and entertainment concepts at Dilworth Artisan Station in South End. The 40,000-square-foot historic property at 118 E. Kingston Ave. aims to gain fresh energy and new experiences through the project.

Albany leaders proposed a permanent intercity bus hub at the Empire State Plaza using existing spaces. This follows Albany County's withdrawal of a request to build a terminal in the South End.

Burlington's South End Coordinated Redevelopment Project, a public-private housing initiative, has received city council approval and secured funding for its first phase of 204 units. The project aims to address Vermont's housing shortage by developing over a thousand homes in a formerly industrial area, with at least 20% designated as affordable housing.