Almost 6 months in, Charlotte’s elimination of single-family-only zoning still on shaky ground

The cost of housing is the most important local issue for Mecklenburg residents. The city has implemented the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to encourage developers to build more affordable homes. However, some members of the City Council are now skeptical about the UDO's effectiveness. The UDO is connected to issues of segregation and there are concerns that proposed changes may make it harder to build affordable housing. The long-term survival of the UDO is uncertain.