Concord, North Carolina, is a premier example of a city 'meeting the future'. The population of 60,000 occupies a land area of some 52 sq. miles. In 2004, Concord received the prestigious designation of an "All-America City" for its contributions to the community.

Situated just north of Charlotte, Interstate highways provide easy access to both Raleigh and Winston-Salem. A regional airport even connects to most major cities in the region.

Recreation is important to Concord citizens. There are 6 parks and many recreation centers available every day. An aquatic center also provides watersports for locals too.

Important land-use plans will help guide the city's growth over the next 10 years. A substantial amount of work has been put into dredeveloping the city center and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Good business has been key to Concord's success as an All-America city. Great progressive infrastructure, extensive city services, financial business incentives, a qualified work force, and an unsurpassed quality of lief distinguishes Concord as a unique city in the Charlotte Metro Area.

If you're a history nut, there's lots to mine in Cocnord's 200 year past. German and Scottish settlers had a disagreement on county seat's location, and they eventually compromised on a new city, Concord, to be built on a 26 acre site in 1896.