215 S. McDowell and 123 W. Hargett streets, or the site of “The Nexus”, is under-going the process of re-zoning from 20 to 40 stories of development. Right across from Nash Square and in the heart of the city, this is a highly sought-after site. Expectations are running high for this new major project, but will the committee approve? 

Previously known as the Moncure Megasite, and once pitched to Tesla for a factory, this property is being pitched to becoe the region’s next life sciences hub. With a new name and new brand, the owners have grown out of manufacturing and into tech. Moncure Holdings LLC plans to start building regardless of tenant status. 

With Covid-19 heavily impacting the world and office spaces forever changing, Charlotte is thinking outside of the box. Companies that are forgoing their spaces, such as Duke Energy with their recent move, may have the opportunity to flip their buildings to work for residential use. The question is, will there be enough of a return to make this worth it?