Action Alert: Help Stop SB266 Before It’s Too Late
The fight for affordable energy and a livable climate in North Carolina is coming to a head — and your voice is urgently needed. Today state lawmakers could vote to […]
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Briar Creek Greenway – Central to Monroe: A Major Expansion in East Charlotte
Briar Creek Greenway Phase 1. Photo: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Mecklenburg County’s greenway system has become a cherished asset—offering serene escapes, commuter paths, nature education, and community connection. With […]
Charity spotlight: Local nonprofit supports maintenance of Charlotte’s parks and greenways (Charlotte Ledger)
Exploring parks and greenways is the best way to get to know a city, says Rachel Orn, the marketing director for Partners for Parks. When she moved to Charlotte, that’s […]
The Dutch Intersection Is Coming to Save Your Life (Bloomberg City Lab)
Inspired by road safety innovations widely used in the Netherlands, several US cities are installing street crossings that can better protect pedestrians and bicyclists. Charlotte, North Carolina, finished its first […]
Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Urges Legislature to Uphold Governor Stein’s Veto of Senate Bill 266
Charlotte, N.C. — Sustain Charlotte celebrates Governor Josh Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 266—legislation that would dismantle North Carolina’s 2030 climate pollution-reduction law for Duke Energy and saddle families with […]
Charlotte’s Bike Network Is Growing—But We Have a Long Way to Go
Charlotte has made some progress in recent years toward becoming a safer place to ride a bike—but we’re still far from where we need to be. In too many parts […]
Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Celebrates Governor Stein’s Signing of HB 948
Governor Josh Stein this morning signed House Bill 948 into law, clearing the way for Mecklenburg County voters to decide whether to invest a one-cent local sales tax in a […]
Gov. Stein deliberates bill to eliminate North Carolina’s 2030 climate target (WFAE)
A bill on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk would eliminate Duke Energy’s 2030 carbon pollution reduction goal. Supporters of Senate Bill 266, or “The Power Bill Reduction Act,” in the General […]
Gov. Stein signs P.A.V.E. Act into law, paving the way for transit transformation in Mecklenburg County (Queen City News)
Governor Josh Stein officially signed six new bills into law on Tuesday morning, including one that could reshape transportation in Mecklenburg County for years to come. One of the most […]
Mecklenburg County voters could decide whether to fund transportation (WCCB)
After decades of discussion, Mecklenburg County Commissioners will have the power to let voters decide if they want to pay a 1% sales tax to create a transportation fund. NC […]