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Testimonials

"I have been impressed with the efforts of Sustain Charlotte to bring many different people and organizations in our community together to identify and implement solutions that improve our city's sustainability. Some of the things that Sustain Charlotte is doing, saying, and being, in our community are things that we don’t have another group out there able to be, do and say. So to me, Sustain Charlotte is an important voice for not only the environment but for the lifestyle that all of us hope to have in this community long-term. And I hope Sustain Charlotte continues to sustain.”

– Anthony Foxx, Former US Secretary of Transportation + Former Mayor of Charlotte
"Sustain Charlotte is addressing a critical community need by raising awareness of how we achieve community sustainability, uniting citizens around these solutions, and collaborating with government and business leaders to achieve positive results.”

– Jennifer Roberts, Former Mayor of Charlotte
“Sustain Charlotte is making a difference and affecting change.”

– Pat Cotham, Mecklenburg County Commissioner 
“As an elected official, I really appreciate the work that Sustain Charlotte does. They bring expertise, and a knowledge base, that helps extend what we have to do and what we have to understand every day and every way in keeping Charlotte on track to be the kind of high-quality community that [makes] people want to continue to come here. And being a sustainable community is going to be a big contributor to that.”

– NC Representative John Autry
"Sustain Charlotte is committed to helping Charlotte and this region make smart, balanced decisions about our environment. Shannon and his team have been a solid resource to area policymakers and staff. We need more committed citizen lead groups like Sustain Charlotte that work to find solutions to our thriving and growing community.”

– Edwin Peacock, Former Charlotte City Council Member  
“Why support Sustain Charlotte by your participation and donation? Because you and I care that our community be better educated about rising sustainability concerns and actions citizens can take; that leaders benefit from cutting edge information and high-quality debate; and that our businesses, government, and citizens unite to create the most sustainable metropolis.” 

– Nancy Carter, Former Charlotte City Council Member 
“Sustain Charlotte has been a valuable partner in our community – helping neighborhoods develop action plans to reduce their environmental impacts. Their broad vision helps move our community to sustainability.”

– Tom Warshauer, Former City of Charlotte Community Engagement Manager
"What Sustain Charlotte is doing for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County is extremely important."

– W. Lee Jones, Director, Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department
 "The bicycle community in Charlotte is rarely a united group, but it’s almost always a vocal group. That makes advocacy for bicycle issues a very challenging space to work in. I think the folks at Sustain Charlotte have done a really nice job navigating that challenge and carrying our bicycle infrastructure and culture to a higher level. I believe we are on the verge of a truly transformative bicycle revolution in Charlotte, thanks in large part to Sustain Charlotte’s work.”

– Scott Curry, Former Active Transportation Manager for the City of Charlotte 
“There’s no better or more effective organization in Charlotte dedicated to enhancing the health, environment, and quality of life for the city and the region. NRDC is proud to partner with Sustain Charlotte on its local initiatives.” 

–  Rob Perks, National Transportation Advocacy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council 
”Sustain Charlotte is doing important, well-thought-out work for the community. It resonates with our concerns for the aging community as well as all those trying to make their lives more manageable on a day to day basis.” 

–  Catherine Sevier, President, AARP North Carolina
“Sustain Charlotte is playing a crucial role in bringing leaders in the Charlotte Region together to discuss how to preserve our city’s unique quality of life, which has helped our city attract and retain business.” 

–  Olee Joel Olsen, President, O2 emc, Inc
"Our Urban Design Program at UNCC aims to teach future urban designers and planners about how cities can grow and prosper while also becoming more sustainable. Sustain Charlotte not only has been an important asset as a local resource but it has also helped demonstrate that local efforts can have important impacts."

– José Gamez, Ph.D., Associate Director and Professor, Architecture and Urban Design, UNC Charlotte
"Sustain Charlotte is a great model for similar transportation and sustainability outreach groups in the state. They've done a phenomenal job raising awareness and leadership in such a short period of time." 
– Lauren Blackburn, Former Director, NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
“We are a fortunate city to have such an organization in place -- 
pulling our community together to support any and all aspects of sustainability." 

– Connie Harris, Charlotte Citizen, and Sustain Charlotte Member
“I support Sustain Charlotte because its approach is solution-oriented and holistic. It engages all appropriate and affected parties, i.e. residents, government, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations.”

– Jamal Jordan, Huntersville Citizen, and Sustain Charlotte Member
“It's so clear these days that there are a lot of things in our community that need fixing, and I want to be a part of the solution, but also recognize that I'm not individually equipped to affect meaningful change. That's why I'm grateful for organizations like Sustain Charlotte that are already doing so much strategic heavy lifting. It's really heartening to know that good folks with know-how and resources are doing things to help pave a better way forward.”

– Lauren Sawyers, Charlotte Citizen, and Sustain Charlotte Member