More trains – but only if the referendum passes
Map of existing, proposed (would be funded by referendum), and future (would require another funding source) train lines and stops in Mecklenburg County. Voters in Meckle...
Climate Change and the Environment
Widening I-85 Won’t Fix Traffic — It Will Waste $1.4 Billion
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing to spend a whopping $1.4 billion to widen about 10 miles of I-85 between Gastonia and Belmont.¹ That’...
How 40% of the Proposed Sales Tax Would Make Charlotte’s Streets Safer and More Connected
Mecklenburg County has a chance to make a generational investment in safer, better-connected streets. The proposed 1% transportation sales tax would fund improvements acr...
Mecklenburg County Makes Strides Toward a Sustainable Future
At Sustain Charlotte, we work alongside community partners to advance local policies and practices that promote sustainable transportation and responsible land use. That’...
Charlotte’s Sweltering Summer: Real Heat, Real Solutions
This summer in Charlotte has been brutal—and the numbers confirm it. July brought three consecutive days over 100 °F, peaking at 102 °F on July 27. That marked the hottes...
The Hidden Danger on Our Roads: How Tire Wear Pollutes Our Waterways, And What We Can Do About It
Every few years, you replace the tires on your car. But have you ever wondered where all that worn-down rubber goes? Unfortunately, much of it ends up in our waterways — ...
Action Alert: Help Stop SB266 Before It’s Too Late
The fight for affordable energy and a livable climate in North Carolina is coming to a head — and your voice is urgently needed. Today state lawmakers could vote to overr...
Sustain Charlotte Hosts International Delegation of Urban Sustainability Leaders
On June 9, our office buzzed with international energy as we welcomed a delegation of nine urban sustainability professionals from nine countries across the globe. Their ...
Sustain Charlotte Comments at Press Conference on SB 266
On Thursday, June 26, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns joined residential ratepayers and representatives of other organizations at the N.C. ...
Advocating for a Healthier, More Sustainable North Carolina
Emily Sutton, Haw Riverkeeper; Ellie Riggs, Catawba Riverkeeper; Rep. Beth Helfrich; Ryan Carter, Catawba Riverkeeper; Shannon Binns, Sustain Charlotte Yesterday, I had t...
Sustain Charlotte Connects: Examining the Importance of Investing in Public Transit
On Thursday evening, Sustain Charlotte’s SC Connects event hosted at the Veterans Park pavilion became a platform for learning and lively dialogue about the future of tra...
We Are Returning $10,000 to Duke Energy—Now We Need Your Help
Will Thomas/Flickr At Sustain Charlotte, we believe in standing by our values—even when it comes at a cost. That’s why we are returning $10,000 to Duke Energy in response...