Category: development

Crowd listens to an NCDOT consultant as he talks about the Potts-Sloan-Beaty road project at Ada Jenkins Center.

NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

December 9, 2025

NCDOT officials say asbestos cleanup will by the end of this week or early next week on the planned Potts Street-Sloan Street connector, in Davidson’s west side neighborhood. The cleanup should take about a month, officials told about 50 people at a community meeting at Ada Jenkins Center Monday night. … More NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

Workers using heavy equipment cleared the way Nov. 21 for a new road connection between Sloan and Beaty streets on Davidson's west side. (David Boraks photo)

As work begins on Sloan-Potts connection, NCDOT plans Dec. 8 public meeting

December 1, 2025

Most of the trees have been removed between Sloan and Potts streets on Davidson’s west side, to make way for an NCDOT road connection project. But before that can happen, asbestos must be removed from soil in the corridor. … More As work begins on Sloan-Potts connection, NCDOT plans Dec. 8 public meeting

Antiquity Woods Map

Antiquity Woods project withdrawn from re-zoning process | Cornelius Today

November 6, 2018

It looks like Antiquity Woods isn’t happening. Cornelius Today reports that the developer has withdrawn plans for the proposed 99-unit housing development at the Cornelius-Davidson line. Meeting Street Homes had sought permission to build on land just north of the Antiquity covered bridge, not far from Davidson Elementary School. LINKS Nov. 5, 2018, Cornelius Today, … More Antiquity Woods project withdrawn from re-zoning process | Cornelius Today

The former Davidson IB school on South Street in Davidson could become town offices under a plan being considered by the Davidson Town Board. (David Boraks photo)

Davidson considers former IB school for town offices; Nov. referendum possible

July 22, 2018

As the Town of Davidson has grown, so have the police and fire departments and the rest of the town staff. That’s putting a squeeze on space at Town Hall. Town leaders now are proposing to solve that problem by taking over the former Davidson IB School on South Street for town offices and expanding … More Davidson considers former IB school for town offices; Nov. referendum possible

Mandolino’s prepares to open on South Main

February 4, 2018

Had a quick tour this weekend of Mandolino’s, the new “artisan pizza” restaurant opening on Main Street Davidson later this month (February 2018).  Partners Jason Tognarina and Chef Bill Schutz showed us around the renovated space in the former Millstone Bake House, next door to Town Hall and across the street from the partners’ other … More Mandolino’s prepares to open on South Main

ATCO plans to redevelop the old factory complex off Statesville Road. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Former Model T & missile factory up for redevelopment in Charlotte’s North End | WFAE

July 10, 2017

A New York developer wants to breathe new life into a historic industrial park off Statesville Avenue north of uptown. Camp North End would be a creative hub, with offices, apartments, shops and restaurants, as well as space for light industrial and educational uses. As old factory sites go, the Hercules Industrial Park between Statesville … More Former Model T & missile factory up for redevelopment in Charlotte’s North End | WFAE