The interesting wooden structure outside the Crawford Renaissance Center is actually a free library available to all Renaissance residents. The take-one, leave-one lending library system has encouraged residents to read more and different books. Demand is especially high for children’s books, as many families at the Renaissance have just one or even no children’s books in […]
CONTINUE READINGOn February 3rd, Renaissance West Community Initiative hosted its first Community Night for the residents of Renaissance and Little Rock Apartments. RWCI, in partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, provided resources and activities for children and parents at the Dr. John T. Crawford Renaissance Center. Activities included arts and crafts, video games, books, an interactive story time, and […]
CONTINUE READINGAt least three days a week, seniors living at The Retreat have the opportunity to participate in line dancing lessons, craft projects, aerobics, and yoga classes sponsored by HBC Consulting. Some of the senior residents have organized their fitness group into SWAG – Seniors With Attitude and Grace. SWAG has begun independently fundraising within the community, soliciting […]
CONTINUE READINGPurpose Built Communities 2014 Conference will take place in Charlotte, NC. Monday, September 29 to Wednesday, October 1. For more information, please visit: http://purposebuiltcommunities.org/ This conference is by invitation only.
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