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Global Inspiration: Cities That Are Getting Smart About Walkability and Sustainability

Cities around the world are reimagining what it means to be livable, healthy, and sustainable. From Europe to South America, here are six inspiring examples of how smart urban planning […]

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How would a proposed 1-cent sales tax impact Charlotte, Mecklenburg County? (Queen City News)

Sustain Charlotte is advocating for smart growth and transportation solutions to address Charlotte’s growing sustainability challenges. Founder and Executive Director, Shannon Binns, joins Queen City News Now to discuss the […]

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Matheson Avenue Makeover: A Safer, More Connected Corridor Begins Construction

Construction is officially underway on a transformative project to improve safety and mobility along Matheson Avenue in Charlotte. Starting April 17, 2025, staging for the $12.9 million initiative will begin, […]

City identifies unique and common goals for neighborhoods

The City of Charlotte is actively engaged in a comprehensive Community Area Planning (CAP) initiative, a strategic undertaking designed to address the distinct needs and aspirations of its diverse geographies. […]

How to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day (City of Charlotte)

Every year on April 22, the world comes together for one cause: Earth. It is a day to advocate for the environmental protection of our planet and to celebrate the […]

Natural Awakenings Charlotte – April 2025

Sustain Charlotte was featured in the April issue of Natural Awakenings, which also spotlighted our upcoming Sustain Charlotte Awards. Check out the issue.

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Sustain Charlotte Supports Senate Bill 584 to Create New Regional Transit Authority

Sustain Charlotte strongly supports Senate Bill 584, introduced on March 25 by Senators Vickie Sawyer, Bill Rabon, and David Craven. This legislation lays the groundwork for creating a Metropolitan Public […]

Sustain Charlotte Connects: Examining the Importance of Investing in Public Transit

On Thursday evening, Sustain Charlotte’s SC Connects event hosted at the Veterans Park pavilion became a platform for learning and lively dialogue about the future of transportation in our rapidly […]

Sustain Charlotte returns $10K in sponsorship money to Duke Energy over company’s request for loosened pollution rules (Charlotte Ledger)

Here’s an unusual move for a small nonprofit: Local environmental advocacy organization Sustain Charlotte announced this week that it’s giving back $10,000 to Duke Energy because of Duke’s request to […]

Sustain Charlotte Returns Duke Energy Funding, Citing Role in Regulatory Rollbacks (QC Nerve)

Local environmental advocacy organization Sustain Charlotte announced Wednesday that it is returning a $10,000 sponsorship fee to Duke Energy after the Charlotte-based energy and natural gas provider called on the […]