Parking Reform, Transit Transition, and Gateway Station’s Future
At the November 2 meeting of Charlotte City Council’s Transportation, Planning and Development (TPD) Committee, members discussed three important issues: updates to the c...
Development and Housing
A neighborhood’s forest destroyed for one billboard—and a fight for accountability
(Photo by Daniel Levine) On Monday, October 26, a contractor hired by Adams Outdoor Advertising began clear-cutting a roughly 500-foot stretch of forest—tall pines and a ...
Charlotte’s Blue Line Created Billions in Value. Let’s Capture More of It Next Time.
By Shannon Binns | Sustain Charlotte Founder (Photo: This undated photo from the City of Charlotte shows development along the Blue Line south of Uptown.) Charlotte alrea...
Community Benefits Are Welcome—But They Do Not Fix the Fundamental Problems with the I-77 South Toll Lanes
Quotes “For decades, our neighborhood has carried the burden of Interstate 77. We welcome investments that reconnect our community, improve safety, and expand opportunity...
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, r...
Governor Stein Signs Bipartisan Parking Reform into Law
Sustain Charlotte is celebrating a major win for smart growth, affordable housing, and a healthier natural environment across North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein has sign...
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 meani...
Watch: Sustain Charlotte presents Reimagine I-77 South concepts
(Vaama Joshi presents Gresham Smith’s vision for I-77 South.) On May 14, 2026, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns and a team of local design p...
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 Tran...
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 ...
Public Comment Demanded a Pause on I-77 South. We Won a Key Transparency Step!
Last night’s CRTPO Board Meeting (Feb. 18, 2026) opened with a moment of accountability and then moved into a powerful public comment period where residents, advocates, a...
When Engagement Isn’t Engagement: Shauna Bell Said What Many Are Feeling
At last night’s CRTPO meeting, Shauna Bell’s voice cut through the procedural language and legal debates with clarity and urgency. View her comments here, beginning at 37...