City to begin land use planning around future Silver Line light rail
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is taking a look at Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along the proposed Lynx Silver Line. TOD is essentially the economic devel...
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City releases 2nd draft of Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
After receiving input from the public and various Charlotte City Council committees, City staff have released a revised version of the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan that the...
Beyond 77: it’s not just about cars
There’s a lot going on this summer with transportation and land use in Charlotte — and across our region! Today we’re digging into one of three planning processes that we...
Action Alert: help ensure the American Dream is possible for more Charlotteans
This Monday night, Charlotte City Council will undertake a critical vote on the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan. The outcome will shape the way that our city grows for decades...
Dozens of local sustainability leaders honored at 2021 Charlotte Sustainability Awards
Each year we honor local sustainability leaders who are leading the way for a more sustainable future through their work. At this year’s Charlotte Sustainability Awards p...
Council committee weighs possible changes to comprehensive plan
Is the current draft of the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan the vision that Charlotte needs to grow in an equitable, authentic, integrated, and resilient way for...
Update on the Uptown Cyclelink construction
2021 is gonna be a great year for cycling in Charlotte! Another segment of the city’s Uptown Cyclelink project went into construction last week! Davidson St. and MLK Jr. ...
Kids can recycle right, too!
Just in time for Earth Day 2021, Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Services has added a “Kids Can Recycle Right” webinar. Now kids of ALL ages can learn how to Recycle Right...
Residents play board game to help shape Charlotte’s future
(Participants play the “Growing Better Places: A More Equitable and Inclusive Charlotte” board game at POTIONS & PIXELS’ Gaming For Charlotte event at The Park Church...
Mixer attendees learn about sustainable energy innovations
When was the last time you thought about the sustainability of the hot water or heating source at your workplace? Boilers aren’t at the forefront of most peoples’ minds w...
Grier Heights youth uncover hidden costs of transportation choices
When we educate residents about the impact of our area’s sprawling land use patterns and transportation habits, we usually share the statistic that the average Mecklenbur...
West Charlotte youth create art for neighborhood traffic calming signs
“Slow Down. Children Playing in Neighborhood.” “Stop. Kids Crossing.” “We Don’t Like Speeders” Those were just a few of the messages written by youth during last week’s w...