What does new state law mean for the UDO?
In the last few weeks of 2024, the State Legislature overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of SB382. The Senate bill contains $227 million in Hurricane Helene relief for those in Western […]
Development and Housing
Let’s make 2025 the year we transform transportation in Mecklenburg County
At Sustain Charlotte, we are hopeful that 2025 will be the year when the North Carolina state legislature finally authorizes the long-awaited one-cent sales tax for mobility and that Mecklenburg […]
Charlotte considers UDO changes to expand housing options and neighborhood flexibility
Last week, the Charlotte Planning Department briefed the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee on the proposed cleanup of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment #4 and provided a preview […]
Impact 704 Academy: Preventing displacement, taking action
On Thursday, Sustain Charlotte hosted our second of three 2024 Impact 704 Academy sessions at the Charlotte Urban Design Center in South End, sponsored by South End. The program, co-led […]
What makes a community a joyful place for all people to travel and live?
We recently attended the Association for Commuter Transportation forum, which was hosted right here in Charlotte this year! Experts from around the country gathered to discuss current trends, challenges, and […]
2024 Sustain Charlotte giving campaign
Donate today! Thank you for supporting our 2024 giving campaign! We’d love for you to tell your followers what inspires you to donate to Sustain Charlotte and invite them to […]
How to support a cooler, more resilient city
Last night, more than 70 people gathered for our first Impact 704 Academy session of 2024 at Charlotte Urban Design Center, sponsored by South End. This free 3-part series is […]
City Council to vote on $3.7 billion widening of I-77 S
UPDATE: On Monday, October 14, Charlotte City Council members voted to direct their delegate to the region’s transportation funding board (CRTPO) to voice the city’s support for starting the process […]
2024 Voter Guide: See where county commission candidates stand on climate
To help our followers better navigate the local election scene and understand where each candidate stands on a range of important issues that affect local sustainability, in partnership with the […]
Sustain Charlotte recommends Compact Development text amendment
UPDATE: On June 24, Charlotte City Council unanimously voted to approve the compact development text amendment. This new tool will boost housing supply and help our City grow in line […]