Historic Uptown building facade could be torn down for data center
A 100-year-old building's facade in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, may be demolished to facilitate a data center expansion. While the developer initially intended to preserve the Court Arcade building's facade, a permit now cites feasibility issues as the reason for its planned demolition.
The historic Court Arcade building in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, faces the potential demolition of its 100-year-old facade to make way for a data center expansion. According to reports from The Charlotte Observer, the developer had initially planned to preserve the building's historic facade. However, a recently reviewed permit indicates that demolition is now slated due to unspecified feasibility issues. This change of plans highlights a shift from the original preservation intentions for the significant Uptown structure.