Keith’s story: Car-free in a young city
Keith Helfrich decided early on in life that he would not get a driver’s license. On the one hand, he was born with impaired vision in one eye, and felt […]
Parks and Greenways
Sustain Charlotte and supporters voice call for bike infrastructure funding
Last night, City Council held its second annual budget public hearing. With 75 people signed up to speak, City Council heard arguments and pleas about various aspects of the proposed […]
Andy’s story: Making the most of a car theft
Andy Patel grew up in North Carolina, having attended high school in Gastonia and college at UNC Chapel Hill. It wasn’t until he moved to Arlington, Virginia that he thought […]
Rikki’s story: When Onewheel is better than four
At Sustain Charlotte, we’re all about promoting sustainable transportation options. So, when we saw Rikki Bower gliding by on his electric Onewheel in Uptown one morning, we had to ask […]
County finance staff recommend funding all but one Park & Recreation project
This week, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners held one of their budget workshops. While there were several items on the agenda, including updates on the Brooklyn Village Redevelopment and Arts […]
Sustain Charlotte Social: Parks and Recreation (March 28, 2024)
Sustain Charlotte welcomed over 75 residents to its second Sustain Charlotte Social of the year. (Photo: Sophia Ege)It was all sunshine and smiles at Town Brewing Co. on Thursday as […]
Park and Recreation Commission presents budget priorities
More funding for land acquisition, maintenance, programming, safety, and a co-op extension program topped the list of priorities that the Park and Recreation Commission (PRC) presented to county commissioners this […]
Speaking up for parks and greenways
We believe that greenways, parks, and nature preserves are fundamental to a healthy, vibrant, equitable community. That’s why we tirelessly advocate for Mecklenburg County to create more of them and […]
Ten park and greenway advocates show up to support funding
On Wednesday, January 17, ten park and greenway advocates joined our Advocacy Manager Hope Wright to speak at the Board of County Commissioners’ budget public hearing. These incredible advocates showed […]
Sustain Charlotte advocates for a county budget that includes funding for equity investments and greenways
Last night, Sustain Charlotte Director of Engagement and Impact Meg Fencil addressed the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners at its first budget hearing to receive resident input on planning for the […]