Smart growth academy focuses on sustainability, social equity (Charlotte Post)
What is “smart growth,” and what does it mean?
These are questions answered by Sustain Charlotte, a nonprofit advocate for equitable and sustainable expansion through better transportation, connectivity, and affordable housing. On Dec. 5, it will host Impact 704 Academy at the Charlotte Urban Design Center from 5-8 p.m.
The academy is a series of free workshops addressing the challenges of suburban sprawl and strategizing how to move forward. The workshop is in partnership with the Charlotte Regional Transportation Coalition.
Meg Fencil, Sustain Charlotte’s director of engagement and impact, said the academy is designed for everyday people to understand and advocate for sustainability.