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October 22, 2025

Widening I-85 Won’t Fix Traffic — It Will Waste $1.4 Billion

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing to spend a whopping $1.4 billion…
October 18, 2025

How 40% of the Proposed Sales Tax Would Make Charlotte’s Streets Safer and More Connected

Mecklenburg County has a chance to make a generational investment in safer, better-connected streets. The…
October 11, 2025

A Turning Point for the Region: Shaping the Future of Transit and Housing

October 6, 2025 was more than just another Charlotte City Council meeting. It was a…
September 26, 2025

Could You Go a Day Without Driving in Charlotte?

At Sustain Charlotte, we’re inviting you to take part in Week Without Driving. It’s a…
September 19, 2025

Iryna’s Death: What We’ve Said, What’s Being Done, and Why the November 4 Vote Matters More Than Ever

On August 22, 2025, our city was shaken by a tragic and senseless loss. Iryna…
September 18, 2025

Sustain Charlotte Calls for Transparent, Rider-Focused Transit Governance

On September 16, Sustain Charlotte’s Meg Fencil spoke before the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners…
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September 15, 2025

Letter to Charlotte City Council Regarding Iryna’s Death

We sent the letter below to Mayor Lyles and the Charlotte City Council on September…
September 12, 2025

Mecklenburg County Makes Strides Toward a Sustainable Future

At Sustain Charlotte, we work alongside community partners to advance local policies and practices that…