Could You Go a Day Without Driving in Charlotte?
At Sustain Charlotte, we’re inviting you to take part in Week Without Driving. It’s a nationwide campaign that shines a light on what it’s like to navigate daily life without […]
Biking and Walking
How Charlotte Can Follow Helsinki’s Lead and Sustain Charlotte’s Role
Helsinki’s Blueprint for Zero Traffic Deaths Helsinki achieved a stunning milestone—no traffic-related fatalities from July 2024 to July 2025, earning it the title of the world’s road safety capital. Here’s […]
Briar Creek Greenway – Central to Monroe: A Major Expansion in East Charlotte
Briar Creek Greenway Phase 1. Photo: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Mecklenburg County’s greenway system has become a cherished asset—offering serene escapes, commuter paths, nature education, and community connection. With […]
Charlotte Walkability: What We Learned from Our Park Road Safety Audit
On June 10, our team at Sustain Charlotte was joined by nine employees from Stantec to conduct a walkability audit along a particularly dangerous stretch of Park Road from Mockingbird Lane […]
Charlotte’s Bike Network Is Growing—But We Have a Long Way to Go
Charlotte has made some progress in recent years toward becoming a safer place to ride a bike—but we’re still far from where we need to be. In too many parts […]
Culdesac Tempe: A Car-Free Community Model Worth Emulating in Charlotte
In the heart of Tempe, Arizona, a groundbreaking development is capturing the attention of urban planners and sustainability advocates nationwide. Culdesac Tempe, the United States’ first entirely car-free neighborhood built […]
Why our newsletter is different this week
(Note: This article is a recreation of our May 17, 2025, weekly newsletter.) Behind every newsletter we send is a real person. Today, that person is grieving her father’s tragic […]
ACTION ALERT: Protect Local Control, Street Safety, and Sustainable Growth – Oppose HB 765!
A dangerous bill is moving through the NC General Assembly that would undermine everything our communities have worked so hard to build. House Bill 765 (HB 765) is a sweeping […]
Global Inspiration: Cities That Are Getting Smart About Walkability and Sustainability
Cities around the world are reimagining what it means to be livable, healthy, and sustainable. From Europe to South America, here are six inspiring examples of how smart urban planning […]
Matheson Avenue Makeover: A Safer, More Connected Corridor Begins Construction
Construction is officially underway on a transformative project to improve safety and mobility along Matheson Avenue in Charlotte. Starting April 17, 2025, staging for the $12.9 million initiative will begin, […]