CHARLOTTE — An affordable housing boom is taking place in the Charlotte area.
Since mid-May, crews have started construction on nearly 300 affordable units.
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Those units include apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes, according to the Charlotte Observer.
However, there is still a big need.
In 2023, the city found that more than 24,000 units were needed for people who make 30% or less than the area’s median income.
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