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Five things we’re thankful for in 2019

Every year we’re making progress toward a more sustainable Charlotte region. Here are just a few of the things we’re thankful for as we approach the end of 2019.

Thank you sign from Sustain Charlotte team

1. Inspiring hundreds of residents to explore their communities during #WalkCLT.

WalkCLT 2019

WalkCLT 2019

2. Bringing community partners together to share their work for a more sustainable Charlotte during our second Charlotte Sustainability Summit.

2019 Charlotte Sustainability Summit

2019 Charlotte Sustainability Summit

3. Our partnership with the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition that led to new educational signage along Irwin Creek Greenway.

Sustain Charlotte kid picture

4. Having the chance to honor nearly 40 sustainability leaders at our annual Charlotte Sustainability Awards.

Sustain Charlotte 2019 Winners

5. Seeing the construction and opening of Charlotte’s first protected bike lane, along 6th Street in Uptown.

Cycle Track Connections

What are you thankful for this year? Leave us a comment below or share with us on social media!

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