Charlotte: An emerging walkable modern-day megalopolis

Named in honor of German princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and incorporated in 1768, Charlotte is a city that has undergone dramatic change over the last decade.

27. The Charlotte Convention Center, opened in 1995, features 280,000 square feet of exhibition space.

28. Completed in 2010, the 786-foot-tall Duke Energy Center is the 2nd tallest building in Charlotte.

29. The Duke Energy Center, designed by tvsdesign, dominates the background at night.

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33. A look down South College Street.

34. Completed in 1992, the 871-foot-tall Bank of America Tower is the tallest between Philadelphia and Atlanta.

35. The 3rd/Convention Center Station (LYNX Blue Line LRT opened in 2007).

36. The 7th Street Public Market and 7th Street Station (LYNX Blue Line LRT opened in 2007).

37. The Charlotte Transportation Center (CTS) opened in 1995 and was expanded to include light rail in 2007.

38. The CTC Station (LYNX Blue Line LRT opened in 2007) over Trade Street.