A City is More Than Its Growth
By Shannon BinnsFounder and Executive Director In May, census data confirmed that Charlotte was the fastest-growing large city in America in 2025. Around the same time, regional leaders voted to […]
Climate Change and the Environment
City Council Approves Temporary Data Center Moratorium; Discusses Red Light Cameras and Transit Agreement
Red Light Camera Pilot Charlotte City Council received an update from CDOT on a proposed Red Light Camera Pilot Program to improve safety at some of the city’s intersections with […]
Charlotte Needs Time to Get Data Center Policy Right
Council members discussed a proposed 150-day moratorium on new data center development at their June 1 Transportation, Planning and Development committee meeting (watch here, starting at 7:15). Planning Director Monica […]
Climate Change Is Bringing More Floods and Droughts. We Must Prepare for Both.
At first glance, floods and droughts may seem like opposite problems. But as Mecklenburg County’s Environmental Stewardship Committee discussed at its June 1 meeting (video here), both are becoming more […]
Mecklenburg County Has Built Many Greenways. Now We Need a Connected Network for Everyone.
(Mecklenburg County greenway map) The next era of greenway investment should focus on closing gaps, especially in Charlotte’s crescent. Mecklenburg County has made meaningful progress building greenways across our community. […]
Mecklenburg County’s Air Quality: Progress Worth Protecting
Mecklenburg County recently received an “F” grade for ozone pollution from the American Lung Association (ALA), prompting understandable concern. But the story behind the headline points to both meaningful progress […]
Watch: Sustain Charlotte presents Reimagine I-77 South concepts
On May 14, 2026, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns and a team of local design professionals presented concepts from our Reimagine 77 South challenge to members of […]
The I-77 South Debate Is Shifting—and More Leaders Are Speaking Up
CRTPO board members raise new concerns, signaling growing momentum for a more transparent and thoughtful path forward At its March 24 meeting, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board […]
A Packed Chamber, A Clear Message: City Council Signals Support for Pausing I-77 Toll Lanes
On Monday night, more than 300 Charlotte residents filled the City Council chamber to capacity to speak out against the proposed I-77 South toll lane expansion. Over the past several […]
We made history — now we build what comes next
Friends, Tuesday night was a moment we’ll never forget. Our community came together, chose progress, and voted for a future where everyone can move more freely, breathe cleaner air, […]