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Growth vs. Gentrification: Stop it or embrace it? The Charlotte Observer presents a community conversation illuminating this key topic of concern to residents.

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On to your news.

1. Behind south Charlotte CMS maps: Data scientists, thousands of emails and happy parents?

The CMS board ended a months-long process Tuesday with a 7-2 vote. It happened with one fact in mind. And there was at least one lesson, CMS staff say.

Anna Maria Della Costa and Josh Bergeron break down what folks are saying. Della Costa spoke with school board members in a Facebook Live on Wednesday.

2. Work on new $1 billion runway at CLT airport will help with flight demands and growth

A groundbreaking ceremony Friday for a fourth parallel runway was part of over $3 billion in capital improvements. The $1 billion runway, the final part of the project called Destination CLT, will be 10,000 feet long and 150 feet wide to accommodate the airport’s increasing traffic.

After it’s completion in 2027, the additional runway will allow for a 20% to 25% increased capacity for arrivals and departures, said Jack Christine, the airport’s chief infrastructure officer.

Audrey Elsbury takes a look.

3. Going to Taste of Charlotte in uptown? How to beat traffic and where to park

Uptown is host to a variety of events, including a festival and a Charlotte FC soccer match this weekend. Find out which uptown streets will be closed on Saturday and Sunday during Taste of Charlotte and Charlotte FC this weekend.

Mari Pressley helps you out

5. Some more stories to read

• Better air quality ahead but Charlotte is still Code Orange. Here’s the latest.

• Panthers rework several positions in scouting department following busy 2023 offseason

• Trump indictment ‘an unprecedented abuse of power,’ NC congressional Republicans say

• We’re looking for the best tattoo shop in the Charlotte area. Nominate your favorite.

• 7 free and cheap things to do in the Charlotte area: Taste of Charlotte, OG Boot Camp

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