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March 2, 2023

Community Area Planning is coming. Are you ready?

What is Community Area Planning? Community Area Planning (CAP) is the next step in helping Charlotte…
February 22, 2023

Growing our Greenways for all

Dennis Markatos-Soriano, East Coast Greenway Alliance Executive Director, shares the organization’s vision. Photo: Lauren SawyersLast…
February 17, 2023

Guest post: How architectural design can reduce energy use

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Insight Architects, one of Sustain Charlotte’s supporting partners. …
February 10, 2023

Visiting the NC mountains? Boone’s Lovill House Inn is a sustainable and history-filled getaway

Sweeping views. Crisp air. Miles of trails and streams. Who doesn’t love a trip to…
February 9, 2023

City of trees: Planning for the protection and growth of Charlotte’s canopy

As Charlotte’s population grows, how should city leaders balance the needs for more compact development…
February 9, 2023

7 Questions with Dave Campbell, Charlotte’s new bike planner

Charlotte has a new bicycle planner in town. Dave Campbell started his new job with…
February 3, 2023

Sustain Charlotte urges Silver Line and Charlotte Transportation Center redevelopment planning to prioritize equity

This week, the Metropolitan Transit Commission voted to move forward with redevelopment plans for the…
January 31, 2023

Mecklenburg County’s next Capital Improvement Plan is taking shape. Here’s what we know

Mecklenburg County staff and commissioners are already planning for the next budget year, which begins…
January 20, 2023

Charlotte could implement safer street design. Here’s how

Infrastructure design plays an essential role in keeping people safe on our streets, especially at…
January 6, 2023

Our 2023 sustainability resolutions

In 2023, what would it look like to collectively aspire to a better future for…