A City is More Than Its Growth
By Shannon BinnsFounder and Executive Director In May, census data confirmed that Charlotte was the fastest-growing large city in America in 2025. Around the same time, regional leaders voted to […]
Parks and Greenways
Mecklenburg County Has Built Many Greenways. Now We Need a Connected Network for Everyone.
(Mecklenburg County greenway map) The next era of greenway investment should focus on closing gaps, especially in Charlotte’s crescent. Mecklenburg County has made meaningful progress building greenways across our community. […]
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 nationwide campaign that shines a light on what it’s like to navigate daily life without […]
Building Connections: The Briar–Little Hope Greenway
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Park & Recreation has officially opened the Briar–Little Hope Creek Greenway, delivering a much-anticipated boost to south Charlotte’s growing trail network. This 1.5-mile, 10-foot-wide paved path stretches from Keystone […]
Briar Creek Greenway – Central to Monroe: A Major Expansion in East Charlotte
Briar Creek Greenway Phase 1. Photo: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Mecklenburg County’s greenway system has become a cherished asset—offering serene escapes, commuter paths, nature education, and community connection. With […]
Charlotte Walkability: What We Learned from Our Park Road Safety Audit
On June 10, our team at Sustain Charlotte was joined by nine employees from Stantec to conduct a walkability audit along a particularly dangerous stretch of Park Road from Mockingbird Lane […]
Sustain Charlotte Hosts International Delegation of Urban Sustainability Leaders
On June 9, our office buzzed with international energy as we welcomed a delegation of nine urban sustainability professionals from nine countries across the globe. Their visit to Charlotte was […]
Charlotte: The Sustainability Capital We Deserve
Last week, a headline from The Charlotte Ledger proclaimed that Charlotte is the new car wash capital. But is this really the title we aspire to? Imagine instead reading: “Charlotte: […]
Sustain Charlotte Connects: What now? The power of local action
“Local action is NOT small action!” was the resounding message at Tuesday evening’s first Sustain Charlotte Connects networking and educational event of 2025. Can we still make a difference by […]
Supporters speak up for Park and Recreation funding
On Wednesday, January 22, Sustain Charlotte’s Meg Fencil spoke at Mecklenburg County Commissioners’ public meeting in support of funding for Park and Recreation. Funding decisions made over the next few […]