Hits and misses: what Charlotte can learn from other cities’ bus stops
U.S. cities vary tremendously in terms of how bus stop locations are chosen, how amenities like shelters and benches are prioritized among stops, and how the stops are ma...
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Victory: Charlotte City Council unanimously passes Strategic Energy Action Plan
On December 17th, the Charlotte City Council voted unanimously in favor of the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP). This historic vote places Charlotte on the path to sou...
Sustain Charlotte celebrates 2018 accomplishments
This year has been jam-packed with events, advocacy, and wins for our community, and Sustain Charlotte has been right in the thick of it. For our December Grow Smart CLT ...
CDOT receives public feedback at shifting gears
Sustain Charlotte, in partnership with the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT), hosted the last Shifting Gears of 2018 at Resident Culture Brewing. More than f...
Letter from Sustain Charlotte regarding Strategic Energy Action Plan
A letter sent to Council Members and Staff with our comments on the draft Strategic Energy Action Plan that they will be asked to support on December 10. Our staff have b...
Charlotte City Council to Vote on Strategic Energy Action Plan
We need your help! On the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018, The Charlotte City Council will vote on a historical Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP), that will put Ch...
Shared mobility e-scooter plan unveiled at transportation and planning committee
At their November meeting, the Committee received updates on the Comprehensive Plan, Transit-Oriented Development Ordinances, and e-scooters. Comprehensive Plan Update + ...
This fall, skip the plastic leaf bags. The planet will thank you.
It’s no secret that plastics have made life easier for humans, but at the cost of choking our waterways, littering our city streets, and posing hazards to endangered wild...
Exploring walkability in Germany
In September, a delegation from Germany came to Charlotte as part of a transatlantic dialogue on sustainable mobility, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Econom...
What makes a bus stop great?
Now that the CATS bus network has been redesigned through the Envision My Ride initiative, there are still two major areas where the experience for riders can still be im...
How you can stop using single-use plastics and more
If you’re not using plastic bags, you’re on the right track, according to the panelists at our November Grow Smart CLT event. Same if you’re working to reduce your food w...
Environment Committee advances Strategic Energy Action Plan to City Council
At their meeting on Monday November 12, City Council’s Environment Committee voted unanimously to advance the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) to the full Council. The...