What is the current situation?

A recent TIME article declared Charlotte as one of the most desirable cities to live in America, citing its status as one of the

country's largest banking hubs and among the fastest$-$growing metropolitan areas. Mayor Vi Lyles has maintained her

leadership since $2017.$ According to Charlotte's government estimates, the film and sports industries contributed $$6$ billion to

North Carolina's economy solely through tourism and job opportunities in $2020.$ Southern states, including North Carolina,

have become preferred filming locations over California due to their lower costs, favorable climate, and diverse landscapes.

Facing an election year and looking to increase her chances of reelection while increasing tourism, Charlotte's mayor Vi

Lyles is planning to construct a premier film district within the Charlotte metro area. The mayor hopes that this project will

help Charlotte achieve the same status as competing cities as an epicenter of the film industry, further stimulating North

Carolina's economy, and solidifying Charlotte's relationship with key studios.

To accomplish this, the mayor's office has put together a team of advisors and tasked them with building a report identifying

potential locations for the district, as well as evaluating the political impact of the project on the upcoming election. The

final $215-$page report highlights two potential locations: Matthews $($a suburb to the southeast of Charlotte$)$ and the SouthPark

Mall $($located in the SouthPark neighborhood near downtown$).$

Unfortunately, because of her hectic schedule, the team has just been notified that the mayor is far too busy to read a $200+$

page report and has requested that the report be condensed to a one$-$page email that highlights their recommendation and

emphasizes important supporting data. The team has identified the following excerpts as being critical to their report:

Excerpt I $-$ Section$3$: Political Impact Findings

"Initial polling has indicated that an overwhelming $89\%$ of voters are in favor of the construction of a film district. It

is projected to give the mayor a five$-$point boost in the polls $...$ The study has found that $73\%$ of voters are in favor

of adding to the already successful SouthPark Mall. However, we do expect harsh protests from Charlotte's

Historical Preservation Society and a loss of their endorsement as they are hesitant to start a large construction

project in this area. In the $2020$ election, their endorsement resulted in a half$-$point bump to the mayor's campaign."

Excerpt $2-$Section $4$: Matthews

"Matthews is a suburb located $12$ miles from downtown Charlotte and has a population of approximately $100,000$

people. Known to be one of Charlotte's most family$-$ and pet$-$friendly suburbs, Matthews offers an abundance of

land at affordable prices. The initial $18-$acre $(800,000sq.$ ft$.)$ plot of land proposed for the film district will cost the

city $$45,000,000$ to purchase $...$ The laWhat is the current situation?

A recent TIME article declared Charlotte as one of the most desirable cities to live in America, citing its status as one of the

country's largest banking hubs and among the fastest$-$growing metropolitan areas. Mayor Vi Lyles has maintained her

leadership since $2017.$ According to Charlotte's government estimates, the film and sports industries contributed $$6$ billion to

North Carolina's economy solely through tourism and job opportunities in $2020.$ Southern states, including North Carolina,

have become preferred filming locations over California due to their lower costs, favorable climate, and diverse landscapes.

Facing an election year and looking to increase her chances of reelection while increasing tourism, Charlotte$$s mayor Vi

Lyles is planning to construct a premier film district within the Charlotte metro area. The mayor hopes that this project will

help Charlotte achieve the same status as competing cities as an epicenter of the film industry, further stimulating North

Carolina$$s economy, and solidifying Charlotte$$s relationship with key studios.

To accomplish this, the mayor$$s office has put together a team of advisors and tasked them with building a report identifying

potential locations for the district, as well as evaluating the political impact of the project on the upcoming election. The

final $215-$page report highlights two potential locations: Matthews $($a suburb to the southeast of Charlotte$)$ and the SouthPark

Mall $($located in the SouthPark neighborhood near downtown$).$

Unfortunately, because of her hectic schedule, the team has just been notified that the mayor is far too busy to read a $200+$

page report and has requested that the report be condensed to a one$-$page email that highlights their recommendation and

emphasizes important supporting data. The team has identified the following excerpts as being critical to their report: