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1947 - Rezoning of Second Ward

Rezoning of 2nd Ward: 

  • In 1947, the Charlotte Planning Commission begins the first comprehensive zoning plans for the city. Although white neighborhoods remain residential areas, black neighborhoods become industrial areas. 
  • Businesses and industries are allowed to move into Second Ward and other black sections of the city. This makes houses more difficult to sell and encourages the flight of African Americans to the northwest part of the city.
Event Date: 
1947
Event Type: 
Modern Era Begins 1946-1959
Exhibit & Section: 
African American Album [1]
Node Order: 
90
Tags: 
African American Album 2 - Events Timeline [2]
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Event Date Field: 
Thursday, December 21, 2017
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/african-american-album/1947-rezoning-second-ward

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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/african-american-album [2] https://www.cmstory.org/tags/african-american-album-2-events-timeline