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July 17, 2019

Improving pedestrian connectivity in Charlotte’s North End

We are excited to have recently received a grant from AARP to help connect the…
July 16, 2019

Charlotte’s ambitious plan to fight climate change and reduce carbon emissions

Last year Charlotte City Council approved a plan that aims to make Charlotte a low…
July 10, 2019

The high costs of climate change in North Carolina

The impacts of climate change are already apparent here in North Carolina. More frequent and…
July 3, 2019

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…
June 19, 2019

Working for sustainability means working for equity

“You can’t talk about sustainability without talking about equity,” according to Ray McKinnon, the pastor…
June 11, 2019

Will Charlotte’s tree ordinance changes be enough to save our tree canopy?

The City of Charlotte’s Planning Department started hosting stakeholder meetings in March with the goal…
June 5, 2019

Exploring Charlotte on foot at #WalkCLT powered by OrthoCarolina

Hundreds of Charlotte area residents enjoyed exploring the FreeMoreWest business district, surrounding neighborhoods, and greenway…
May 29, 2019

Envisioning improved transportation infrastructure in the North End

We recently participated in a workshop, hosted by the City of Charlotte and the Knight…
May 20, 2019

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,…
May 15, 2019

Creating safety and a sense of place in Southpark

The message was clear from attendees at our May Grow Smart CLT event: People want…