Jan 6, 2011

Following the 2010 census, North Carolina lawmakers will be responsible for redistricting the state to better reflect the new population data. In an editorial column for The News & Observer, CPC Fellow James H. Johnson, Jr. and co-author Stanley D. Brunn emphasize the importance of redistricting based on principles of sustainability rather than the more traditional factors, which are primarily race and political affiliation. Johnson and Brunn stress the potential ramifications of redistricting for North Carolina’s future. To read the full article, click here.