Category: development

Mowing lawns in white suits, as Davidson asbestos cleanup gets underway |WFAE

April 19, 2017

There was a strange sight in Davidson a few weeks ago – workers in white suits mowing lawns. It’s part of a $3 million asbestos cleanup by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at about 20 homes and other properties around an old mill.  The asbestos came from the old Carolina Asbestos factory, which operated nearby from … More Mowing lawns in white suits, as Davidson asbestos cleanup gets underway |WFAE

Curious about asbestos and health? NC officials offer info Tuesday in Davidson

February 20, 2017

N.C. Division of Public Health announcement The Health Assessment, Consultation and Education Program within the N.C. Division of Public Health will hold a community meeting to provide asbestos-related health education Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Davidson United Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson.

Davidson mill redevelopment unearths asbestos, old tensions | WFAE

January 18, 2017

I’ve been spending time in recent weeks talking to people about the Metrolina Warehouse in Davidson, which lies between downtown and the West Side. A new redevelopment plan – a four-story building with 183 apartments – is farther along than any in the 24 years since I’ve lived in Davidson. But there’s still the problem … More Davidson mill redevelopment unearths asbestos, old tensions | WFAE

Artist's rendering of the proposed Antiquity Woods, off South Street.

99-unit Antiquity Woods proposed off South Street

June 28, 2016

Meeting Street Companies Inc. is asking Cornelius for zoning approval to build 99 residential units and a mixed-use “Village Tavern” building on about off South Street near the Cornelius-Davidson line. The 16.2-acre site is currently woods, between the Antiquity covered bridge and McEver Fields across from Davidson Elementary School. It stretches west along the creek … More 99-unit Antiquity Woods proposed off South Street

Dick Van Halsema (left), Ken Garfield (top) and former publisher Rolfe Neill were among the Observer alumni who reunited Thursday to say farewell to 600 S. Tryon St. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Observer’s saying farewell to 600 S. Tryon St. | WFAE

March 11, 2016

The Charlotte Observer is moving to a new office this spring – and that means saying goodbye to the current four-story newsroom and office building on South Tryon Street, which is expected to be redeveloped. On Thursday, a few hundred employees past and present reunited for a couple of hours to reminisce. I once worked there … More Observer’s saying farewell to 600 S. Tryon St. | WFAE

Senior Planner Chad Hall with the Town of Davidson listened to residents' comments about the proposed West Branch project Monday. (David Boraks photo)

Lennar proposes 306 homes off Davidson-Concord Rd.

February 16, 2016

A steady stream of residents and town officials came to Davidson Town Hall Monday evening for a look at the proposed 306-unit WestBranch development off Davidson-Concord Road east of town. Lennar Carolinas LLC wants to put a mix of townhouses and single-family homes on land owned by the Westmoreland family.  Not surprisingly, traffic was the biggest worry on residents’ minds as … More Lennar proposes 306 homes off Davidson-Concord Rd.