Why Monday’s CATS bus network change is big news for riders
On Monday October 1, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) made changes to 21 bus routes. In fact, this is the biggest structural change to the bus network in years! O...
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“Growing” our local food systems
You may be familiar with your local farmers market, or try to buy locally grown foods when you grocery shop. But do you know how our Charlotte-regional food economy stack...
The good, the bad, the possibilities: local food
This is the seventh article in our 8-part series of weekly blog posts called “The Good, the Bad, the Possibilities”. For this series, we are asking local experts three qu...
Transit equity: more than bus stops
You’ve likely been hearing a lot about equity in the local news lately. There’s been a lot of attention focused on how equity is affected by affordable housing, quality o...
CATS plans to straighten out meandering bus routes this fall
If you’ve avoided riding the bus to work because your travel time would be too long, relief is on the way! On October 1, the second phase of CATS’ Envision My Ride initia...
“Envisioning” safe, sustainable growth
On Thursday, July 5th, Sustain Charlotte had the privilege to work with the smart, driven Scholars of the CMPD Envision Academy. The Academy, designed by Chief Putney, en...
Sustain Charlotte coordinates demonstration projects at Open Streets 704
We hope you were one of the 30,000 people who came out to support Open Streets 704 on Sunday, April 29th! The route extended four miles from Plaza Midwood all the way to...
Sustain Charlotte honors top sustainability leaders at annual Charlotte Sustainability Awards
Each year we honor local sustainability leaders who are leading the way for a more sustainable future through our Charlotte Sustainability Awards. We are proud to have be...
It’s tough to be a pedestrian in West Charlotte. Here’s how neighbors are changing that.
Imagine a busy four-lane thoroughfare running through your neighborhood. Safe places to cross are far apart, so you may have to walk 1/2 of a mile or more to the nearest ...
10 ways we plan to make a big impact in 2018!
Thank you for all of your generous support and for helping to make 2017 a success! We’re already off and running to make an even greater impact in 2018! Here are our top ...
Finding hope and inspiration in Viet Nam
On my first morning in Saigon, the headline at the top of the local English newspaper caught my attention: “Youth are partners in growth, not just beneficiaries.” Intrig...
Equity, personal responsibility + Charlotte’s future
(by Shannon Binns, Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte) These days, I find myself thinking about the future more than ever. When I think about my precious, bright-ey...