Running head: ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 1
Analysis and Reporting of Charlotte, North Carolina
Shakee G. Philbert
Ashford University
SOC101: Introduction to Sociology (BPY1619A)
Instructor: Jennifer Moyer-Taylor
June 6, 2016
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ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte, North Carolina is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and is the second
largest city in the south, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. Charlotte is boasted as being one of the
fastest growing major city in the United States. For this paper, I will focus on Charlotte Center
City also referred to as "Uptown." Located in the central part of Mecklenburg County, Charlotte
Center City is the hub of Charlotte's economic and cultural life. “Uptown” runs along the I-277
Interstate and splits the area into four neighborhoods or wards by the major intersection of Trade
Street and Tryon Street. This area has evolved from its historic roots to become the heart of this
mushrooming metropolitan area.
"Uptown" is the home to major corporate headquarters like Bank of American and Wells
Fargo, and along with other notable institutions this makes "Uptown" the second largest banking
center in the United States. Keeping citizens employed is a critical element of how “Uptown”
remains so vibrant. "The finance and banking district have played prominent roles in recent
decades and energy, healthcare, education and government employment are also important to the
economic vibrancy of Uptown and the greater region."(City of Charlotte, 2011) Among all the
successful businesses, Uptown also has a very lively night life and a host of entertainment
attractions. Some of the most popular would include the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets,
Charlotte Independence, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport which was ranks as the 23rd
busiest airport by passengers in 2013. We are also home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, universities,
museums, and dozens of restaurants, hotels, and nightspots. "Uptown is also the location of classic
single-family home neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. The neighborhoods
include a diversity of parks, senior centers, schools, religious institutions, shops, local food
markets, and other community amenities. However, unlike cities such as New York, Philadelphia
Analysis and Reporting of Charlotte, North Carolina
Shakee G. Philbert
Ashford University
SOC101: Introduction to Sociology (BPY1619A)
Instructor: Jennifer Moyer-Taylor
June 6, 2016
, 2
ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte, North Carolina is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and is the second
largest city in the south, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. Charlotte is boasted as being one of the
fastest growing major city in the United States. For this paper, I will focus on Charlotte Center
City also referred to as "Uptown." Located in the central part of Mecklenburg County, Charlotte
Center City is the hub of Charlotte's economic and cultural life. “Uptown” runs along the I-277
Interstate and splits the area into four neighborhoods or wards by the major intersection of Trade
Street and Tryon Street. This area has evolved from its historic roots to become the heart of this
mushrooming metropolitan area.
"Uptown" is the home to major corporate headquarters like Bank of American and Wells
Fargo, and along with other notable institutions this makes "Uptown" the second largest banking
center in the United States. Keeping citizens employed is a critical element of how “Uptown”
remains so vibrant. "The finance and banking district have played prominent roles in recent
decades and energy, healthcare, education and government employment are also important to the
economic vibrancy of Uptown and the greater region."(City of Charlotte, 2011) Among all the
successful businesses, Uptown also has a very lively night life and a host of entertainment
attractions. Some of the most popular would include the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets,
Charlotte Independence, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport which was ranks as the 23rd
busiest airport by passengers in 2013. We are also home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, universities,
museums, and dozens of restaurants, hotels, and nightspots. "Uptown is also the location of classic
single-family home neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. The neighborhoods
include a diversity of parks, senior centers, schools, religious institutions, shops, local food
markets, and other community amenities. However, unlike cities such as New York, Philadelphia
