More dense housing is coming to Elizabeth’s booming 7th Street

Charlotte city leaders OK’d a highly debated development that will introduce more dense housing between the burgeoning East 7th Street corridor and Elizabeth’s quiet residential community.

Why it matters: The development demonstrates the ongoing division in Elizabeth. Neighbors are split over how to preserve the area’s history while embracing its inevitable future as an expansion of center city.

Flashback: Last month, Charlotte City Council voted to defer the rezoning necessary for this project. Some members worried the maximum height of 78 feet would set a precedent for taller buildings. Plus, city staff had recommended denial.