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 […]
Climate Change and the Environment
Sustain Charlotte Social: Parks and Recreation (March 28, 2024)
Sustain Charlotte welcomed over 75 residents to its second Sustain Charlotte Social of the year. (Photo: Sophia Ege)It was all sunshine and smiles at Town Brewing Co. on Thursday as […]
Environmental Justice framework takes shape
This week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held their March meeting. There was only one item on the agenda: the Environmental Justice Framework. Couldn’t make the meeting? Here’s a recap! Key […]
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 […]
Eight things we’ll fight for in 2024
This year, we will continue tirelessly advocating for solutions that reduce our impact on the climate, advance racial equity, connect communities, and support residents’ health and access to opportunities – and we’re committed to making it easy for […]
2023 Candidate Questionnaire + Voter Guide
To help our followers better navigate the local election scene and understand where each candidate stands with regard to a range of important issues that affect local sustainability, in partnership […]
Addressing the 2023 Draft Carbon Reduction Strategy
This week, we signed a letter to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The letter, written and coordinated by the Southern Environmental Law Center, addresses the recently released 2023 […]
Vote No On Defunding Clean Transportation Programs
Last week, Sustain Charlotte signed a letter titled “Vote NO on Defunding Clean Transportation Programs.” The letter, spearheaded by the Clean Vehicles Campaign legislative group, urges U.S. House representatives […]
What does your household contribute to climate change?
What does your household contribute to climate change? The New York Times took a look at consumption-based emissions at the local level nationwide and offered a comprehensive look at the role neighborhood density and […]
Planning a more walkable future for Charlotte
More than 1,000 urban planners, engineers, architects, and advocates gathered in Charlotte last week for the 31st annual Congress for the New Urbanism to discuss the best ways to build […]