The CEDC and Charlotte's NEST
Monday August 9, 2021: Charlotte City Council established two new boards, in conjunction with the Future Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the Charlotte Equitable Development Commission (CEDC) and Charlotte’s Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization Commission (Charlotte’s NEST). The Mayor and Charlotte City Council will appoint members to thee year terms. The CEDC will consist of 9 members and Charlotte’s NEST will have 15.
Charlotte Equitable Development Commission
The Commission is charged with advising in the assessment of infrastructure throughout the city and recommending strategies that balance equitable investments in areas with absent and insufficient facilities, areas growing fastest, and areas targeted for growth. The Commission will work with the Office of Strategy and Budget to provide input on the development of the city’s proposed Capital Investment Plan. The Commission will provide regular updates to the Budget and Effectiveness Council Committee and quarterly reports to the entire Council.
The mayor and council members will appoint members with experience in community development and infrastructure assessment.
Committee Members and Qualifications
The Chairperson will be appointed by the Mayor. the CEDC will have 9 members, 3 appointments will be by Mayor and 6 appointments from City Council.
The committee will consist of individuals with significant backgrounds in community development and infrastructure assessments such as: consulting engineers in the project development business; attorneys specializing in development; developers; independent business representatives; construction contractors; bankers or insurance agents engaged in the financial aspect of development; representatives from homebuilder's association; homeowners or neighborhood association representatives.
Charlotte's Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization (NEST) Commission
The NEST Commission is established for a 3-year period, focused on protecting people from displacement caused by gentrification. It will build on the city's existing strategies for affordable housing and addressing gentrification, while emphasizing limiting displacements. The commission will review and recommend anti-displacement strategies and tools for protecting residents who are moderately or highly vulnerable to displacement. The Commission will make regular reports to the Great Neighborhood Council Committee, quarterly reports to the entire Council and provide recommendations for combatting displacement prior to the implementation of the Plan.
Committee Members and Qualifications
The Chairperson will be appointed by the Mayor. The Commission will have 15 members, 5 appointments will be by the Mayor and 10 appointments by City Council.
3 appointees - Housing Advocates (1 appointed by Mayor, 2 appointed by Council)
3 appointees - Neighborhood Leaders or Community Organizers (1 appointed by Mayor, 2 appointed by Council)
3 appointees - Involved in the Real Estate Development Industry as specified below:
- Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developer (1 appointment by the Mayor)
- For Profit Affordable Housing Developer (1 appointment by the Council)
- Market Rate Housing Developer (1 appointment by the Council)2 appointees - Residents who have experienced or are experiencing displacement (1 appointed by Mayor, 1 appointed by Council)
1 appointee from Urban Studies and Planning Representative with experience in displacement and gentrification and implementing equitable inclusive development strategies (1 appointment by the Mayor)
1 appointee from Housing Finance Representative with experience in rental housing finance and homeownership and affordable and subsidized housing (1 appointment by the Council)
1 appointee from Land Use Representative with expertise and experience in historic preservation and landmarks, zoning, and development rights (1 appointment by the Council)
1 appointee from Neighborhood Conditions Representative with expertise and experience in economic development, health, racial/ethnic segregation, schools and education and crime (1 appointment by the Council)
- Information was gathered from charlottenc.gov