Redesigning the future of the CATS system
A lot has happened (and not happened) since the CATS 2030 System Plan was adopted in 2006. While we’ve seen a lot of excellent developments in that time period including […]
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Impact 704 Academy: Preventing displacement, taking action
On Thursday, Sustain Charlotte hosted our second of three 2024 Impact 704 Academy sessions at the Charlotte Urban Design Center in South End, sponsored by South End. The program, co-led […]
Smart growth academy focuses on sustainability, social equity (Charlotte Post)
What is “smart growth,” and what does it mean? These are questions answered by Sustain Charlotte, a nonprofit advocate for equitable and sustainable expansion through better transportation, connectivity, and affordable […]
Back on track: Charlotte has revived plans for the Rail Trail Bridge after years of delays
For 20 years, the bridge went nowhere. And the reason the bridge went nowhere? Take your pick: Lack of funding. Design and planning delays. The pandemic. Now, the Rail Trail […]
Our readers’ picks: favorite local charities (Charlotte Ledger)
Introducing 57 Charlotte-area charities recommended by Ledger members, from education to healthcare to the arts Charlotte is filled with charities doing incredible things to make our region a better place, […]
What makes a community a joyful place for all people to travel and live?
We recently attended the Association for Commuter Transportation forum, which was hosted right here in Charlotte this year! Experts from around the country gathered to discuss current trends, challenges, and […]
2024 Sustain Charlotte giving campaign
Donate today! Thank you for supporting our 2024 giving campaign! We’d love for you to tell your followers what inspires you to donate to Sustain Charlotte and invite them to […]
Honoring lives lost: A call to end traffic violence in Charlotte and beyond
Last Sunday Sustain Charlotte joined together with representatives from the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT), Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), and NC Families for Safe Streets to solemnly honor the […]
How to support a cooler, more resilient city
Last night, more than 70 people gathered for our first Impact 704 Academy session of 2024 at Charlotte Urban Design Center, sponsored by South End. This free 3-part series is […]
Niners bike team supports Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest (Inside UNC Charlotte)
The Niners Bike team (formerly the Business Niners) from the Belk College of Business recently won the top fundraising team category in Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest by raising $1,000. Steve Moore, […]