Keith’s story: Car-free in a young city
Keith Helfrich decided early on in life that he would not get a driver’s license. On the one hand, he was born with impaired vision in one eye, and felt […]
Biking and Walking
Sustain Charlotte and supporters voice call for bike infrastructure funding
Last night, City Council held its second annual budget public hearing. With 75 people signed up to speak, City Council heard arguments and pleas about various aspects of the proposed […]
Andy’s story: Making the most of a car theft
Andy Patel grew up in North Carolina, having attended high school in Gastonia and college at UNC Chapel Hill. It wasn’t until he moved to Arlington, Virginia that he thought […]
Rikki’s story: When Onewheel is better than four
At Sustain Charlotte, we’re all about promoting sustainable transportation options. So, when we saw Rikki Bower gliding by on his electric Onewheel in Uptown one morning, we had to ask […]
New tool shows where the city intends to make mobility investments
This week, the Transportation, Planning and Development Committee held their April meeting. They discussed CATS updates, Mobility Planning, and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Couldn’t make the meeting? Here’s a […]
Sustain Charlotte + Around the Crown Team Up for a Sustainable Future!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready to run! Sustain Charlotte is thrilled to announce our partnership with Around The Crown 10k, an event that is all about putting […]
Sustain Charlotte calls on city council not to abandon Vision Zero
The below is a letter from Sustain Charlotte executive director Shannon Binns to Charlotte City Council about discussions by the Transportation, Planning and Development Committee to potentially change the language […]
Speaking up for parks and greenways
We believe that greenways, parks, and nature preserves are fundamental to a healthy, vibrant, equitable community. That’s why we tirelessly advocate for Mecklenburg County to create more of them and […]
Transportation, Planning and Development: January 8, 2024
On Monday, January 8, the Charlotte City Council’s Transportation, Planning and Development Committee had their first meeting of the year, and a lot was covered. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) […]
Sustain Charlotte advocates for a county budget that includes funding for equity investments and greenways
Last night, Sustain Charlotte Director of Engagement and Impact Meg Fencil addressed the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners at its first budget hearing to receive resident input on planning for the […]