Have you submitted your nomination yet? Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged! Deadline for nominations is March 12. *Nominees must live or operate in the Greater Charlotte metro area.

Update on Parkwood Avenue and The Plaza

Photo: 18 people have been hit by cars while walking or biking along Parkwood Ave. / The Plaza in just five years. Two of them died.

At this Monday's Transportation and Planning Committee meeting, the road diet on Parkwood Avenue and The Plaza was discussed. Read our blog for a full review of this meeting and our take.

Also, click here to read our urgent request to Charlotte City Council to uphold their commitment to Vision Zero and improve the safety of Parkwood Ave. and The Plaza!

Are you ready to roll? Register for Way2Go CLT today and join the MOVEment!

For eight months, beginning March 1st, thousands of Charlotte area residents and organizations will join forces to reduce vehicle miles traveled by ONE MILLION in 2017! 

The more sustainable trips you log, the more chances you'll have to win monthly prizes! 

Thanks to financial support from NCDOT and Kimley-Horn, we’re able to bring this initiative and customized platform to you at no cost!

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Local residents like you play a critical role in ensuring we have the resources to carry out our work in the community to inspire choices that lead to a healthy, equitable and vibrant community for generations to come! Click below to be the change and become a sustaining member today!

Voice your support for bike facilities in Uptown! 


Join us for the Uptown Connects Study update! This is your chance to share your thoughts on a recommended protected bike lane pilot project along 5th and 6th Streets between Irwin Creek Greenway and Little Sugar Creek Greenway! There will be a short presentation at 5:45 p.m., followed by an open-house and a Q&A workshop to provide feedback.

WHEN: Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

WHERE: Seventh Street Public Market, 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Click here to learn more and register!

Help organize our Sustain Charlotte Awards Celebration this spring! 

The 2017 Sustain Charlotte Awards Celebration (April 26th) recognizes the most sustainable businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and individuals and also raises funds for Sustain Charlotte. This year, we're forming a volunteer committee to help plan the event! Committee volunteers will be asked to consistently attend 1-hr meetings every other week. 

For more information and/or if you are interested in becoming a committee member, e-mail [email protected] Click here to read more about Sustain Charlotte Awards Committee roles and responsibilities!

Attend the North End Development Town Hall Meeting

City Council members Patsy Kinsey and Al Austin are hosting a town hall Thursday, Feb 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Norris Ave. 

Volunteer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services this spring!

Storm Drain Marking – This opportunity is great for groups or individuals. Request a storm drain marking kit from us and then walk through local neighborhoods to find any storm drains without markers. 

Adopt-A-Steam – This opportunity is great for families, groups, and businesses. Volunteers associated with these groups will help keep a stream clean by walking through it twice a year and removing any trash. 

Stream Monitoring – This opportunity is great for groups of any size. This can be a great learning experience for anyone who is interested in environmental monitoring. You will go out to a stream and record specific parameters that we supply to you, i.e. water clarity, water temperature, etc. 

* February 23 - Uptown Connects Public Input Meeting *

5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Seventh Street Public Market, 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation is leading an effort in partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners to complete an Uptown Urban Trail Connections Study. The goal of this study is to identify challenges to and solutions for cycling and walking through Uptown between existing and future greenways and urban trail facilities. There will be a short presentation at 5:45 pm, followed by an open-house, drop-in format where you can hear more details about the study and provide your comments on the proposed pilot cycle track. This is your chance to tell the city you support #ibikeCLT and want to see safe, protected bike lanes throughout Charlotte! Mark your calendar now and tell your friends to join you!

* March 8 - Sustain Charlotte Monthly Mixer with Green Drinks Charlotte * 

6:00pm - 7:30pm @ Free Range Brewing, 2320 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205. 

Join us for an informal and fun evening of conversation and networking! Our Monthly Mixers provide an opportunity to learn more about us, our partners, and meet others interested in local sustainability issues. At 6:45, our program will begin and you'll hear from Way2Go CLT sponsor Kimley-Horn who will tell you about their sustainability efforts! This is a family-friendly event and everyone is warmly welcomed. Please be sure to register to let us know you're coming: 

Note: In an effort to sustain our events and programs (including our Monthly Mixers), we're asking that all non-members donate just $5 to attend this event. Not a member? Join today for just $5/month or $60/year to attend all future mixers at no cost, plus receive other great benefits!

We're happy to announce that HNTB, Studio Cellar, and Green LED Efficiency have joined the Sustain Charlotte Partner Network at the Bronze level! We're proud to have their support of our mission and your community! 

MANY THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS