Rikki’s story: When Onewheel is better than four
Ricky Bower At Sustain Charlotte, we’re all about promoting sustainable transportation options. So, when we saw Rikki Bower gliding by on his electric Onewheel in Uptown ...
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Sustain Charlotte asks NCDOT for stronger environmental justice goals
Sustain Charlotte recently signed on to a letter regarding North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) environmental justice goals submitted to the Governor’s E...
Environmental Justice framework takes shape
This week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held their March meeting. There was only one item on the agenda: the Environmental Justice Framework. Couldn’t make the...
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 Council about discussions by the Transportation, Planning and Development ...
Transportation, Planning, & Development Committee: February 5, 2024
This past Monday, February 5, the Transportation, Planning, & Development (TPD) Committee met to discuss all things mobility and growth. CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle ...
Speaking up for parks and greenways
We believe that greenways, parks, and nature preserves are fundamental to a healthy, vibrant, equitable community. That’s why we tirelessly advocate for Mecklenburg Count...
Sustain Charlotte Social: Social Equity and Smart Growth (January 31, 2024)
More than 100 residents gathered for our first Sustain Charlotte Social of the year. (Photo: Grant Baldwin Photography) It was a full house at Town Brewing Co. on Wednesd...
Ten park and greenway advocates show up to support funding
Advocates from across the community showed up to speak about the importance of funding parks and greenways at the January 17 county budget hearing. Photo: Hope Wright On ...
Transportation, Planning and Development: January 8, 2024
Planning Director Alyson Craig gave an informational presentation about the UDO and community engagement On Monday, January 8, the Charlotte City Council’s Transportation...
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 Board of Commissioners at its first budget hearing to receive ...
Eight things we’ll fight for in 2024
Sustain Charlotte is committed to helping build a safer, healthier, more sustainable community for all. This year, we will continue tirelessly advocating for solutions th...
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 agenda were three items we were paying especially close attention to: a ...