An opinion piece by Sustain Charlotte summer fellow John Holmes was published in The Charlotte Observer ahead of City Council's Aug. 15 zoning meeting. John shares his personal experience while advocating for many of the things Sustain Charlotte supports and seeks as part of its mission. 

Read the Observer op-ed.

Ultimately, the City Council voted to allow the drive-thrus. 

You can read additional coverage, in which John was also featured, from the Observer, WCNC, and WSOC-TV.