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You can shape the future of cycling in Charlotte

Despite what you might think, Charlotte is trying to be better for bikes. For years Sustain Charlotte has been advocating for safer places to ride in the city, and now […]

How will you share your input on land use planning in Charlotte?

This was one of our favorite blog posts to write, because there’s just so much exciting news on transportation and land use to share with you! Plus, there are lots […]

A city planning boardgame? Yes, and it’s awesome.

If you’ve been to a meeting where government staff are seeking public input, it’s likely gone something like this: watch a short presentation, walk around to different stations to view […]

Charlotte’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan must emphasize sustainability, put people’s needs first

Charlotte Future 2040, a comprehensive plan to guide Charlotte’s growth over the next two decades, is expected to last into 2021.  The planning process involves extensive community outreach, a great […]

Hits and misses: what Charlotte can learn from other cities’ bus stops

U.S. cities vary tremendously in terms of how bus stop locations are chosen, how amenities like shelters and benches are prioritized among stops, and how the stops are maintained. We’re […]

Creating a city-wide vision for Charlotte

Our October Grow Smart CLT event started with some disappointing news. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which Charlotte’s Planning Director, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, had promised would be revamped by June of […]

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee receives updates on Strategic Energy Action Plan and Tree Canopy Master Plan

At the October 8th meeting of the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee, council members received updates on the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) and tree canopy master plan. Strategic Energy Action Plan […]

How the City of Charlotte plans to calm traffic in school zones and neighborhoods

The Charlotte City Council’s Transportation and Planning Committee Meeting on Monday, June 25th focused on staff updates to current objectives listed in the Transportation Action Plan (TAP) and the Charlotte WALKS Plan. Both plans […]

All the good things that you need to know about the city’s adopted FY 2019 budget

On Monday, June 11th, City Council adopted their FY 2019 budget and FY 2019 – 2023 Community Investment Plan! The FY 2019 budget includes: $4 million for the bicycle program to […]

South End Vision Plan, Vision Zero, and a new approach to Charlotte’s zoning update

SouthEnd Vision Plan Monica Holmes from the city’s Planning Department gave an overview of changes incorporated into the SouthEnd Vision Plan since the previous Transportation and Planning meeting. Check out the […]