Equity

March 24 Environmental Justice Committee meeting

Environmental Justice framework takes shape

This week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held their March meeting. There was only one item…

Vision Zero

Sustain Charlotte calls on city council not to abandon Vision Zero

The below is a letter from Sustain Charlotte executive director Shannon Binns to Charlotte City…

Transportation, Planning, & Development Committee: February 5, 2024

This past Monday, February 5, the Transportation, Planning, & Development (TPD) Committee met to discuss…

Speaking up for parks and greenways

We believe that greenways, parks, and nature preserves are fundamental to a healthy, vibrant, equitable…

Sustain Charlotte Social: Social Equity and Smart Growth (January 31, 2024)

It was a full house at Town Brewing Co. on Wednesday as more than 100…

Ten park and greenway advocates show up to support funding

On Wednesday, January 17, ten park and greenway advocates joined our Advocacy Manager Hope Wright…

Transportation, Planning and Development: January 8, 2024

On Monday, January 8, the Charlotte City Council’s Transportation, Planning and Development Committee had their…

Sustain Charlotte advocates for a county budget that includes funding for equity investments and greenways

Last night, Sustain Charlotte Director of Engagement and Impact Meg Fencil addressed the Mecklenburg County…

Eight things we’ll fight for in 2024

This year, we will continue tirelessly advocating for solutions that reduce our impact on the climate, advance racial equity, connect…

Fines for parking in bike lanes, streetcar tracks and sidewalks increased!

On Monday night, Charlotte City Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. On the…