Practical Guides

Living in the West End

Transit, commuting, schools, essentials, and moving — with links to official sources.

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Riding the Gold Line from Charlotte's West End

How the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar connects West Trade Street and the Johnson C. Smith University area with Uptown — and how to plan around it.

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Driving, streetcar, bus, walking, and cycling — and why 'five minutes to Uptown' is never a promise.

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How to confirm school assignment for a specific address — and why we do not rank schools.

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Utilities, parcel research, school assignment, transit, and neighborhood connections.

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