Charlotte’s $137M Uptown Library Project Delayed but Still Promising Major Community Impact (Conveys optimism while acknowledging the update.)

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Oct 20
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In Charlotte, NC, construction of the new Charlotte–Mecklenburg Library Uptown branch (a five-story, 115,000-square-foot facility) has been delayed from its original 2026 opening to spring 2027. The $137 million project — supported by the library foundation and county funds — aims to serve as a major community resource and destination, with features like a café, open atrium, and community plaza. Design adjustments are cited as the cause of the delay.

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