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We support the newly proposed unified development ordinance text amendment
Our organization is in favor of the proposed Petition #2023-093 UDO Text Amendment, which aims to address the issue of specific residential subdivisions being developed under outdated Office and Business zoning […]
Charlotte earns 27 out of 100 in 2023 People for Bikes city rankings
The 2023 People for Bikes City Ratings have been released, revealing how major cities across the United States are prioritizing bicycle infrastructure to promote safe cycling for all ages and abilities. […]
Planning a more walkable future for Charlotte
More than 1,000 urban planners, engineers, architects, and advocates gathered in Charlotte last week for the 31st annual Congress for the New Urbanism to discuss the best ways to build […]
Sustain Charlotte urges City Council to proceed with the approved UDO
Charlotte City Council met for its monthly zoning meeting on Monday night, hearing feedback from residents on a number of zoning petitions regarding new residential communities developers want to build […]
Transportation, Planning and Development Committee: The latest
On Monday, May 1, the Transportation, Planning, and Development (TP&D) Committee held their monthly meeting. While CATS has made a number of high-profile headlines over the past couple of months, […]
City budget hearing: Fiscal Year 2024
Last Monday evening, our Director of Engagement and Impact, Meg Fencil, spoke at the City Council Budget Hearing to express support for the funding listed in the recommended budget to […]
It’s time to end parking minimums
Sustain Charlotte’s executive director Shannon Binns emailed Charlotte City Council members on April 6th, 2023 to share our perspective on why parking minimums are a barrier to Charlotte’s sustainable and […]
Microtransit is coming to cats. What does that mean?
If you live in Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson, perhaps you’re familiar with North Meck Village Rider, a bus service with three dedicated routes that connect to several Charlotte Area Transportation […]
Community Area Planning is coming. Are you ready?
What is Community Area Planning? Community Area Planning (CAP) is the next step in helping Charlotte grow in an intentional, sustainable, and equitable way. The planning process, which invites participation from […]
City of trees: Planning for the protection and growth of Charlotte’s canopy
As Charlotte’s population grows, how should city leaders balance the needs for more compact development and a healthy tree canopy? On Monday, Mar. 6, the City of Charlotte’s Transportation, Planning, […]