Note: This program originally aired June 3, 2025
Housing has been a challenge for Charlotte for years as the city has struggled to balance growth and affordability.
In his new book “Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City’s History Tells Us about America’s Pressing Problem,” historian Tom Hanchett explores the history of housing in Charlotte. Hanchett examines how housing policies at all levels of government have trickled down to the local level to impact the shape of the city…