What does building a better city look like to you?
2021 is a critical year for Charlotte’s future. How we grow for the next twenty years is being decided as we speak and the decisions being made around the 2040 […]
Development and Housing
City to begin land use planning around future Silver Line light rail
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is taking a look at Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along the proposed Lynx Silver Line. TOD is essentially the economic development that occurs adjacent […]
City releases 2nd draft of Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
After receiving input from the public and various Charlotte City Council committees, City staff have released a revised version of the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan that they are recommending for […]
Beyond 77: it’s not just about cars
There’s a lot going on this summer with transportation and land use in Charlotte — and across our region! Today we’re digging into one of three planning processes that were […]
Action Alert: help ensure the American Dream is possible for more Charlotteans
This Monday night, Charlotte City Council will undertake a critical vote on the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan. The outcome will shape the way that our city grows for decades to […]
Council committee weighs possible changes to comprehensive plan
Is the current draft of the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan the vision that Charlotte needs to grow in an equitable, authentic, integrated, and resilient way for decades to come? […]
Update on the Uptown Cyclelink construction
Davidson St. and MLK Jr. Blvd. resurfacing project Regularly planned street repaving on portions of Davidson St. and MLK Jr. Blvd. will add roughly ½ mi. to the […]
Residents show up to support the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Over 100 Charlotte residents signed up to speak during last night’s public hearing for the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. We were thrilled to see the age, racial, and geographic diversity […]
Action Alert: Speak up for the Charlotte 2040 Plan!
We need YOUR help to speak up in support of a critical plan that will shape the future of Charlotte’s neighborhoods for generations to come. With the Charlotte Future 2040 […]
Construction starts soon on the 5th/6th street Uptown Cyclelink segment
That’s the full name for the protected bike lane that you helped us advocate for! Since 2015 Sustain Charlotte has championed this project with all of your support and work […]