The good, the bad, the possibilities: local parks + green space
This is the third article in our 8-part series of weekly blog posts called “The Good, the Bad, the Possibilities”. For this series, we are asking local experts three questions […]
Parks and Greenways
The good, the bad, the possibilities: local water
This is the second article in our 8-part series of weekly blog posts called “The Good, the Bad, the Possibilities”. For this series, we are asking local experts three questions […]
Three easy ways you can have a positive impact on water
Water may not be top of your mind when it comes to smart growth, but every new building, every additional use of energy, every added parking lot, contributes to our […]
375 people explored FreeMoreWest on foot at our 2018 #WalkCLT event!
More than 375 Charlotte area residents enjoyed exploring the FreeMoreWest business district, surrounding neighborhoods, and greenway as they participated in the third annual #WalkCLT powered by OrthoCarolina! This fun, family-friendly event […]
Sustain Charlotte coordinates demonstration projects at Open Streets 704
We hope you were one of the 30,000 people who came out to support Open Streets 704 on Sunday, April 29th! The route extended four miles from Plaza Midwood all the way […]
Greenways are vital to our growing community
Over 100 people came out to Resident Culture Brewing for our second Grow Smart CLT event, proving that green space is a priority for Charlotteans. Our panel discussion centered around […]
Sustain Charlotte supports call for more greenways by 2035
Last summer, more than 2,100 people signed our petition asking Mecklenburg’s County Commissioners to fund 13 parks and greenways projects that had been approved by voters in 2008 but remain unbuilt 10 […]
Two companies work to manage waste more sustainably in charlotte
Did you know Mecklenburg County processed 130,000 tons of wood waste in 2017? That’s the weight of 22,000 African elephants! How about the fact that between each November and January, […]
10 ways we plan to make a big impact in 2018!
Thank you for all of your generous support and for helping to make 2017 a success! We’re already off and running to make an even greater impact in 2018! Here […]
Huge win for Mecklenburg parks and greenways!
Thanks to the more than 2,000 of YOU who signed our petition, sent emails, and attended last night’s meeting, the Mecklenburg County Commission has voted in favor of fully funding […]