Quotes “For decades, our neighborhood has carried the burden of Interstate 77. We welcome investments that reconnect our community, improve safety, and expand opportunity. But those investments should not require […]
At first glance, floods and droughts may seem like opposite problems. But as Mecklenburg County’s Environmental Stewardship Committee discussed at its June 1 meeting (video here), both are becoming more […]
(Mecklenburg County greenway map) The next era of greenway investment should focus on closing gaps, especially in Charlotte’s crescent. Mecklenburg County has made meaningful progress building greenways across our community. […]
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, and community leaders made […]
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 37:25. Bell, a resident […]
Elevated freeway infrastructure like this example from Dallas is structurally complex, expensive, and disruptive — yet was advanced for I-77 South while transit and capping alternatives were dismissed. Sustain Charlotte […]
At their November 24 meeting, the Charlotte City Council voted to delay the adoption of all 14 Community Area Plans (CAPs), choosing instead to adopt seven and delay the rest. These plans set […]
Renderings of the proposed I-77 toll lane designs include this graphic depicting the I-77/I-277 interchange. (Photo by Ryan Pitkin) For more than 60 years, Interstate 77 has been a physical […]
Reports that federal agents may begin operations in Charlotte as soon as this weekend have created understandable fear and uncertainty in many of our neighborhoods. We want our immigrant neighbors […]
CHARLOTTE – Tonight, Mecklenburg County voters chose a future with more connection, opportunity, and mobility for everyone. The passage of the transportation referendum marks a transformative moment — one that […]