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June 2, 2021

In an unusual dispute, two Charlotte leaders at odds over 2040 plan (WFAE)

WFAE reporter Steve Harrison covered the memos exchanged between key city staff just weeks before…
June 1, 2021

Memo reveals Charlotte economic development director’s big concerns with 2040 plan (Charlotte Business Journal)

Charlotte Business Journal’s Ashley Fahey reported on two of Charlotte’s top-ranked staff members recently exchanging…
May 17, 2021

Are bus-only lanes a key part of Charlotte’s transit future? (WFAE)

Ely Portillo from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute explained why CATS is studying high-traffic bus…
May 14, 2021

Charlotte council proposed a progressive housing policy, but opponents want to nix it (Charlotte Observer)

The Charlotte Observer’s Danielle Chemtob covered the attempt by some to strip the policy from…
May 6, 2021

Planning our city’s future: What does it mean for biking, walking, running in Charlotte? (CharlotteFive)

CharlotteFive’s editor Melissa Oyler shares her personal experience with trying to get around Charlotte without…
May 5, 2021

City budget recommends record bike and pedestrian investment (Press release)

Recommended Charlotte City Budget Includes a Doubling of Funding for Bicycle Program and Vision Zero,…
April 12, 2021

Growing congestion, empty tracks: Why there’s still no Red Line to North Meck (Charlotte Urban Institute)

Sustain Charlotte has launched a petition drive urging NS and the NCRR to work with…
March 23, 2021

2040 plan public hearing includes wide range of opinions as council looks to late June vote (Charlotte Business Journal)

Undoubtedly, a 2040 plan initiative that would allow duplexes and triplexes on all single-family residential…