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Future of Charlotte - JLC Member Survey
What does Charlotte’s future look like?
For the 95th year of the Junior League of Charlotte (JLC), we’ve been looking back, but also looking forward. The CRIER surveyed the JLC membership on what they thought the future has in store for Charlotte and for the Junior League.
In 10 years, do you think Charlotte will: Sales
0% : Stay about the same 30% : Increase in size by 25% 40% : Increase by 50% 30% : Double in size
Stay the Same Increase by 25% Increase by 50% Double in Size
Of the following, what would you like to see the city focus on in the next 10-20 years?
90% : Affordable housing 50% : Preserving and developing green space 20% : Sustainability and recycling efforts 60% : Mass transportation 40% : Education
20% : Other
“Historic preservation, especially of Black communities” “Equity”
“It’ll continue to grow at a rapid pace - same as it has been since the late 90s/early 00s.”
“Hopefully more diversity of economy. Finance alone won’t cut it.”
“There are a lot of really smart people working on this question every day here in Charlotte but the answer will depend on what we - the voters and taxpayers - decide is best for our community. Vote!!”
“A more diverse city hopefully that embraces that everyone deserves opportunity and a chance at life.”
“A completely different city - I’m sure very futuristic. We’ve always been ahead of the game.”
“My hope is that we have found our way back to a place where we listen to each other and respect each other - work together to determine what’s best for everyone in our community.”
“I hope the city is clean and sleek, and is a major economic and transportation hub for the country.”
“More diverse and hopefully major progress in the evolving of dismantling the historic framework that prevented us from fully embracing members from all walks of life.”
What do you see yourself doing in the JLC in the next 10 years?
“I’ve been active for 25 years - I expect to be actively engaged for the next 25!”
“I would like to serve as JLC President in that timeframe, if not AJLI President.”
“A variety of placements, including leadership.”
What would you love to see the JLC accomplish in the future?
“Regaining a stronger place in the CLT nonprofit resource community — be one of the top three organizations people think to support through their time, talent and treasure.”
“We are a nonprofit run by volunteers so we will always have the opportunity to work on different aspects of the organization. And our mission is to develop community leaders, so if we continue to do that, JLC members will continue to impact their work in for-profits, nonprofits, government agencies, the school system and everywhere else that impacts the lives of those in our community.”
“Continuing to grow in numbers and service”
“Significantly increase cultural competence of leadership; we serve a very diverse community and owe it to them to be supportive of their issues and advocate for them if we want to stay relevant.”
