Gastonia is recognized as one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size, and quality of life. Those factors, combined with the City’s strategic location, just minutes west of Charlotte and midway between Atlanta and North Carolina’s Research Triangle, attracts business and industry looking for an ideal site to locate, re-locate, or expand.With major highways, interstates, railroads, and airports all within a 15-minute drive, Gastonia understands the importance in ease of transportation for its local businesses and residents. They continue to stay proactive by pushing plans for light rail and commuter trains. Additionally, the city is investing in the FUSE District, Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment District, between Loray Mills and our revitalized Historic Downtown. The FUSE District is the heart of a growing commercial district that features the best of urban living: residential choices, sports and entertainment options, offices, restaurants, retail shops, services, green spaces and more. The FUSE sports and entertainment complex will be home to a variety of venues and events, accommodating an array of sports as well as concerts, fairs, and more.