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Unified Development Ordinance

January 9, 2025

What does new state law mean for the UDO?

In the last few weeks of 2024, the State Legislature overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of…
December 13, 2024

Charlotte considers UDO changes to expand housing options and neighborhood flexibility

Last week, the Charlotte Planning Department briefed the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee on the…
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November 23, 2024

2024 Sustain Charlotte giving campaign

Donate today! Thank you for supporting our 2024 giving campaign! We’d love for you to…
September 10, 2024

2024 Voter Guide: See where county commission candidates stand on climate

To help our followers better navigate the local election scene and understand where each candidate…
Compact Why Now
June 19, 2024

Sustain Charlotte recommends Compact Development text amendment

UPDATE: On June 24, Charlotte City Council unanimously voted to approve the compact development text…
Third Ward greenway connector
June 19, 2024

Win for Uptown CycleLink and greenway connectivity

Last week, we asked you to take action to support a segment of the greenway…
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June 6, 2024

New development tool passes easily through committee

This week, the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee held their June meeting. They discussed a…
Conservation development standards
May 23, 2024

City Council approves Conservation Development UDO amendment

Charlotte City Council met Monday evening for its monthly zoning meeting. We were particularly interested…
Mixed and affordable housing
May 10, 2024

City Council committee eager to close development loopholes

This week, the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee held their May meeting. They discussed CATS…
Conservation Residential Development
April 17, 2024

Sustain Charlotte weighs in on UDO text amendments

On April 17, 2024, Sustain Charlotte Executive Director Shannon Binns submitted the following letter on…