Urgent Action Alert: Greenways
Dear Mecklenburg County Residents, I’m writing to ask for five minutes of your time today. Because the extent to which Mecklenburg County’s greenways will grow next over the next five years […]
Parks and Greenways
County Commissioners: Please complete the 2008 Greenway Master Plan
Today we submitted the letter below to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and County Manager Dena Diorio regarding funding for completing our 2008 – 2018 Greenways Master Plan: == […]
Gil Penalosa inspires Charlotteans to create better urban places
Last week, Charlotte was honored to play host to a world renowned expert on creating safe and inviting urban places for people of all ages and abilities. Gil Penalosa is […]
Sustain Charlotte hosts youth sustainable transportation fair
Last Friday, Sustain Charlotte transformed west Charlotte’s Arbor Glen Outreach Center into an exciting forum of hands-on learning about sustainable transportation. About 100 youth ages 7 to 14 rotated among […]
Children in West Charlotte plan their neighborhood’s future
The key to fulfilling a great plan is beginning with a bold vision. Last week, Sustain Charlotte staff taught children at the Southview Recreation Center in West Charlotte what sustainability […]
Bonds will fund many transportation and neighborhood improvements
Charlotte residents, tomorrow November 4th is Election Day! As Charlotte’s population continues to grow, it’s critical that we not only maintain our existing infrastructure, but also improve our streets, trails, […]
Lake Norman Transportation + Land Use Summit
Population growth and sprawl aren’t concerns only for large cities. As the Lake Norman region has seen an influx of new residents in recent decades, previously rural areas and small […]