[Charlotte-Douglas Airport (CLT) Expansion]

I think at this time it is ranked as the 16 largest airport in terms of total operations.  Atlanta is either 1 or 2 (with Chicago O'Hare).

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Charlotte will never be an Atlanta, but neither will London. Atlanta is the busiest passenger airport in the world.

[U.S. National Whitewater Center]

WOW, that is very impressive.  Only artificial whitewater competition park in the world??  Why are we not hearing more about this.  I haven't heard anything on the news or read anything in the paper, but maybe I missed it.

Glad its going to be right here in our little town of Charlotte

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I think that nothing has been heard because much of the U.S. still refuses to recognize that Charlotte is a major city. Many insist that southern cities remain small and insignificant. I suppose Charlotte has beaten odds that it would remain a Mayberry?

[Charlotte Greenways and Trails]

Has anyone heard anything new on the Wachovia building or the EpiCentre?  I'm starting to think these banks aren't really interested in the Charlotte area anymore.  We need to spur development by lowering taxes both localy and at the state level.  The rail system we're putting in will be great if people actually use it.  I also think that with a landmark like a huge observation tower we could attract more tourism.  Douglas had what 20 million people go through there last year?  If an observation tower were to be built could we at least get 1% of those people to go to it?

Your thought?

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CW, I feel the way you do about Wichovia and Epicenter. I hope that we are wrong. As far as a tower is concerned. I think that it is a good idea. I was in Stockholm last summer ant they have an observation in their tallest building which is a science building of some sort. It is probably about 25 or stories high as I remember. Nevertheless, it was a nice birdseye of the city. Stockholm is a wonderful place but not very huge. The tower would be a good tourist attraction. For some reason, they always are.

[Charlotte Off Topic]

How did you guys find UrbanPlanet? 

Neo is the founder of the site and through a mutual friend I joined him as member #5 along with a few other Charlotte and Atlanta forumers.  We now have over 1200 members and I am glad to see you guys coming here to discuss Charlotte.

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I think that I found it the easy way; a referral.

[Charlotte Off Topic]

Born in Charlotte. Joined the army. Spent 23 years in the army (17 in other countries) and retired in Florida where I teach school (history and geography)

[Courtside]

I only count 10 or 11 floors. Will it look like this but with the extra floors? Very nice building anyway.

[Elizabeth Projects (7th St, Elizabeth Ave, etc)]

Metro, It was Paul Thompson's art and picture frame. It was close to Independence Blvd. It was possibly on 4th street if that is the street that parallels Elizabeth? I've been gone a long time.

[Elizabeth Projects (7th St, Elizabeth Ave, etc)]

I live a long way from Charlotte. First, thanks for this information. Second, is there any updated information on condos or buildings for uptown, i.e., Park Condos or others? I look forward to my summer visits. They continue to get better and better. An old friend owns Thompson Studios on Elizabeth. I suppose it will be on its way soon. He moved there from College Street which he sold several years ago to make way for construction.

[U.S. National Whitewater Center]

Thanks Metro.. I sure hope it happens?

[U.S. National Whitewater Center]

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Thread to discuss Charlotte's new Olympic Whitewater Center.

U.S. National Whitewater Center