Update on the new rules shaping Charlotte’s growth!
Predictability. It’s often missing from Charlotte’s development process. If we expect to grow sustainably for decades to come, we must create a vision now of what growth should look like […]
Development and Housing
Stroll and Roll Plaza Midwood petition presented to City Council
On Monday night, residents from the neighborhoods surrounding the Plaza Midwood business district presented a petition to City Council calling for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on The Plaza and Central […]
What we learned at the new Partners for Smart Growth Conference
Over the past 15 years the New Partners for Smart Growth has become the largest and most comprehensive sustainable communities conference in the nation. Two of our staff, Meg Fencil […]
Volunteers prepare to embark on partnership with Lincoln Heights neighborhood
Are you looking for a way to not only better understand the sustainability needs of neighborhoods throughout Charlotte, but also partner with residents in a very hands-on way in support […]
City bonds are a win!
It’s been a long and contentious election season. We hear you on that! But when you go to the polls, please keep your energy up until the very end and […]
Volunteers recognized for work with Grier Heights residents
At their June meeting, the Board of Directors of CrossRoads recognized Sustain Charlotte Community Corps (SCCC) volunteers for their excellent and committed work alongside Grier Heights residents in the first […]
Sustain Charlotte Community Corps + Grier Heights residents celebrate a vibrant history and future
More than 70 neighborhood residents, volunteers, and visitors gathered on a sunny Saturday morning in the historic Grier Heights neighborhood to celebrate the legacy of the late Jonathan Belton. Mr. […]
Uptown residents install community garden
Join us in congratulating the Fifth and Poplar Condominium residents on the new community garden they constructed! Here at Sustain Charlotte, we believe that everyone should have access to fresh, […]
How would you re-build South Tryon?
Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently invited Charlotteans to take a closer look at the streets in South End. Not a casual glance as we rush past on our way […]
City Council discusses zoning update
The City of Charlotte is about to embark upon an extensive review and update to its Zoning Ordinance and Policy. At today’s (August 10) Transportation and Planning Committee meeting, Planning […]