How will you share your input on land use planning in Charlotte?
This was one of our favorite blog posts to write, because there’s just so much exciting news on transportation and land use to share with you! Plus, there are lots of pub...
Development and Housing
A city planning boardgame? Yes, and it’s awesome.
If you’ve been to a meeting where government staff are seeking public input, it’s likely gone something like this: watch a short presentation, walk around to different st...
Working for sustainability means working for equity
“You can’t talk about sustainability without talking about equity,” according to Ray McKinnon, the pastor of South Tryon Community United Methodist Church, and keynote sp...
Charlotte’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan must emphasize sustainability, put people’s needs first
Charlotte Future 2040, a comprehensive plan to guide Charlotte’s growth over the next two decades, is expected to last into 2021. The planning process involves extensive...
Creating safety and a sense of place in Southpark
The message was clear from attendees at our May Grow Smart CLT event: People want to live in a place where they can easily access amenities, and they want to feel safe do...
How to live your best #ecofriendly life
Earth Month always brings lots of ideas on how to live more sustainably and protect the planet that we call home. So this April, we’ve got a roundup of our best posts tha...
See the progress on the 6th street protected bike lane
We’re so excited to see progress being made on Charlotte’s first protected bike lane, on 6th Street! Check out the progress so far and watch a sneak peek of what it’s lik...
Why we support Charlotte’s new guidelines for development near transit
Sustain Charlotte has been serving on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Advisory Committee since 2017, providing a voice for smart growth in the Charlotte community...
5 ways to make Charlotte safer for pedestrians
A few weeks ago, we shared the bad news that pedestrians who are older adults, people of color, and people walking in lower-income areas are at higher risk of being kille...
Sustain Charlotte members give feedback on vision for Charlotte’s growth
You may have heard that Minneapolis recently approved a new Comprehensive Plan, which for the first time attempted to address racial segregation in the City’s housing pat...
How you can stop using single-use plastics and more
If you’re not using plastic bags, you’re on the right track, according to the panelists at our November Grow Smart CLT event. Same if you’re working to reduce your food w...
Transportation and Planning Committee looks ahead at Comprehensive Plan and Electric Scooters
News crews packed the room to hear the City Council Transportation and Planning Committee meeting on Monday, October 22nd. Continued discussion about the Comprehensive P...