Fighting for a better future for our Queen City with Sustain Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - According to Zaverl, it is essential we keep an open mind and engage with the concept of sustainability and sustainable growth by reading about, watching, or attending local events that promote smart growth, walkability, urbanism, or strong towns.

In addition to that, he encourages us to consider the places we love most in our Queen City, ponder about why we love them and what they have in common and strive to create more places, similar to our favorite spots.

Sustain Charlotte has identified eight goals to help shape Charlotte’s sustainable future:

1 – Promote the fair and consistent application of Charlotte’s new development rules in support of a healthy, walkable, equitable, and climate-friendly city.

2 – Support the construction of a safe and connected all-ages-and-abilities bicycle network.

3 – Prioritize safety above all other factors in the design and re-design of Charlotte’s streets.

4 – Strive for connected network of countywide parks, greenways, nature preserves, and recreational facilities within a 10-minute walk of all residents.

5 – Put an end to parking minimums citywide.

6 – Promote creation of a fast, frequent, reliable, and walkable public transit network with high-quality stops and mobility hubs to connect with other forms of transportation.

7 – Work towards achieving climate goals in the City’s Strategic Energy Action Plan.

8 – Increase tree canopy to support climate resilience, walking and biking, and healthy air.

For more information, check out Sustain Charlotte’s Instagram and Facebook handles.

Copyright 2024 WBTV. All rights reserved.