Posts by Tanner W
In Memory of Chris Thomas
In Memory of Chris Thomas It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Chris Thomas, who passed away on April 29 following a brief but courageous fight with liver cancer. Chris was a people-first leader in every sense. As a past president of NAIOP Charlotte and…
Read MoreREBIC – Controversy on Faith In Housing Approvals Concerning
REBIC – Controversy on Faith In Housing Approvals Concerning From REBIC – 4/28/2026 The Faith in Housing Initiative was launched in 2024 with the intent to (according to the City of Charlotte’s website) “equip faith-based organizations with the tools, resources, and partnerships necessary to bring affordable housing projects to life.” REBIC recently shared information about…
Read MoreREBIC – Cornelius Will Hold Important Master Plan Community Meetings This Month
REBIC – Cornelius Will Hold Important Master Plan Community Meetings This Month From REBIC – 4/21/2026 Press Release April 15, 2026: CORNELIUS, NC – The Town of Cornelius will hold two separate Downtown Master Plan community meetings at the end of the month, April 29 and 30. The open house will be held over two…
Read MoreNavigating the First Tax Season Under the OBBBA
Navigating the First Tax Season Under the OBBBA Eric Schmutz for Market Share Blog | April 15, 2026 This past April 15 marks the first Tax Day under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this landmark legislation introduces significant benefits for the commercial real estate sector. NAIOP…
Read MoreOffice-to-Apartment Conversions Accelerate as Adaptive Reuse Reshapes the Rental Pipeline
Office-to-Apartment Conversions Accelerate as Adaptive Reuse Reshapes the Rental Pipeline Florin Petrut for Market Share Blog | April 14, 2026 A record 90,000 apartments are now in the U.S. pipeline of office-to-apartment conversions, according to RentCafe’s latest analysis of Yardi data – a sign that each year shifts adaptive reuse even more from niche strategy…
Read MoreREBIC – Updated Stormwater Design Manual, Comment Through 4/30
REBIC – Updated Stormwater Design Manual, Comment Through 4/30 From REBIC – 4/7/26 The public comment period for the updated Stormwater Design Manual is now open through April 30. Staff and community members are invited to review the proposed updates and provide feedback. All comments will help Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services consider diverse perspectives and strengthen the…
Read MoreAmendments to Charlotte UDO Adopted
Amendments to Charlotte UDO Adopted City Council approved the latest amendments to the UDO (Maintenance Text Amendment 2025-118) on Monday, March 23, 2026. The latest changes to the UDO: Provide greater clarity, Update definitions (both general term and land use), Adjust use permissions and prescribed conditions, Make some changes and additions to development standards, and Update administrative process language. VISIT CHARLOTTEUDO.ORG TO…
Read MoreFrom Strategy to Practice
From Strategy to Practice Katia Lucuy for Market Share Blog | March 30, 2026 A Matter of Perspective Did you know that perspective was once “discovered”? It always existed, but for centuries, we didn’t know how to represent it. It wasn’t until the early Renaissance that artists like Filippo Brunelleschi unlocked the mathematical principles of…
Read MoreREBIC – Staff Briefs UDO Advisory Committee Members Regarding Proposed Floodplain and Stormwater Updates
REBIC – Staff Briefs UDO Advisory Committee Members Regarding Proposed Floodplain and Stormwater Updates From REBIC – 3/31/26 Last Thursday Planning Staff convened a meeting of the UDO Advisory Committee, of which I serve as a member. Topics discussed included proposed floodplain changes, potential amendments to stormwater rules, an update on text amendments, information about…
Read MoreREBIC – Charlotte Community Area Plans Slated for a Final Vote in April
REBIC – Charlotte Community Area Plans Slated for a Final Vote in April From REBIC – 3/31/26 Several years ago, the City of Charlotte engaged in the process of developing 14 Community Area Plans. Seven were adopted last fall with the remaining seven delayed for additional review. Last week council held a hearing on the…
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