Sustain Charlotte hosts youth sustainable transportation fair
Last Friday, Sustain Charlotte transformed west Charlotte’s Arbor Glen Outreach Center into an exciting forum of hands-on learning about sustainable transportation. About...
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Mixer attendees learn about sustainable energy innovations
When was the last time you thought about the sustainability of the hot water or heating source at your workplace? Boilers aren’t at the forefront of most peoples’ minds w...
Grier Heights youth uncover hidden costs of transportation choices
When we educate residents about the impact of our area’s sprawling land use patterns and transportation habits, we usually share the statistic that the average Mecklenbur...
West Charlotte youth create art for neighborhood traffic calming signs
“Slow Down. Children Playing in Neighborhood.” “Stop. Kids Crossing.” “We Don’t Like Speeders” Those were just a few of the messages written by youth during last week’s w...
Innovative environmental sustainability projects coming to Charlotte
At the June 10 Environment Committee meeting of Charlotte City Council, Rob Phocas from Neighborhood & Business Services explained a variety of innovative environment...
It’s official, the City Lynx Gold Line Streetcar is scheduled to open July 14!
In light of yesterday’s announcement that the CATS City LYNX Gold Line is scheduled to officially open on July 14, we wanted to highlight the many benefits we believe thi...
Our first mixer with Green Drinks Charlotte was a big hit!
Over 45 people attended the very first Green Drinks Charlotte + Sustain Charlotte Monthly Mixer! The event was held in the beautiful basement of The Liberty in South End....
Children in West Charlotte plan their neighborhood’s future
The key to fulfilling a great plan is beginning with a bold vision. Last week, Sustain Charlotte staff taught children at the Southview Recreation Center in West Charlott...
Sustain Charlotte hosts sustainability discussion with Latin American visitors
Sustain Charlotte staff and board members met with eight Latin American professionals on Wednesday to discuss ideas for implementing sustainability programs in urban area...
Sustain Charlotte seeks a full-time bicycle program manager
Applications accepted through June 15, 2015 Position Summary Sustain Charlotte is looking for an energetic Bicycle Program Manager with a passion and talent for fostering...
Sustain Charlotte addresses city council at Monday night’s public hearing on city budget
At last night’s public hearing on the City budget, we questioned the proposal to replace our current waste collection and disposal fee with a property tax increase on the...
CityLYNX Gold Line facing city budget cuts! Show your support now!
The $75 million the Charlotte City Council approved in 2014 to fund half the cost of constructing Phase 2 of the City LYNX Gold Line is being threatened. Due to City budg...