Charlotte leaders say residents will soon notice Uptown appears cleaner, brighter and hopefully, safer.
Why it matters: Uptown is the face of the city, but it’s developed a rough reputation after a streak of shootings, on top of the nearby Aug. 22 light rail stabbing. That notoriety is a threat to businesses, potentially scaring off visitors.
- Boosters say they hope that sprucing up the center city’s appearance will help improve overall safety in the area.
The latest: At a second press conference on the issue Thursday, representatives from City of Charlotte departments explained the individual efforts they are undertaking to redeem Uptown by making it safer and more inviting…