April 4, 2025 

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Project Updates 

City Council Adoption: The SEAP+ Project Team will meet with the Charlotte City Council Transportation, Planning and Development Committee again on April 7th and May 5th with a targeted adoption of May 2025. The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel, under live videos. 

City of Charlotte Sustainability Leadership Update

Heather Bolick has been appointed as the City's new Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer, recognizing her significant contributions to Charlotte's sustainability initiatives. Sarah Hazel will join the City's Executive Team as Chief of Staff, leading Government Affairs, Constituent Services, and the Office of Sustainability & Resilience. We congratulate the Office of Sustainability and Resilience on these strategic appointments.

SEAP+ Draft Now Available for Public Review

We’re excited to share that the draft Strategic Energy Action Plan Plus (SEAP+) is now available online for public review. This updated plan builds on our shared efforts to guide Charlotte toward a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future—and we want to take a moment to thank you. Your partnership, insight, and collaboration have been essential in getting us to this point. The SEAP+ draft simply would not exist without your contributions.

We invite you and your networks to review the draft and share feedback through the online feedback form. Your continued input is vital as we move through the public review period and into the final stages of adoption. We look forward to continue working together as we bring this vision to life.

Related Events and Opportunities  

April, ongoing: Spring Clean Global has moved in and is getting ready to start programming at the new Kinship Apartments at Camp North End, as part of its live-work program that allows small-business owners to work and reside there simultaneously. Location: 270 Camp Road, Suite 103 Learn More. 

April 10, 2025: 2025 Carolinas Climate Summit. Join WFAE and climate experts, community leaders and advocates for a day-long series of sessions exploring the impact of climate change in the Carolinas and how people at every level are addressing it. This event will take place at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte, 320 E 9th St., Charlotte, NC. Learn more and register. 

April 12, 2025: EV Cars and Coffee Event. Sustainability advocates are invited to participate in the EV Cars and Coffee event. This gathering provides a unique platform for electric vehicle (EV) owners, industry professionals, and interested individuals to converge and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of transportation. The event will take place at the Independent Picture House. Learn more and register.

April 22, 2025: Celebrate Earth Day with Sustain Charlotte! This Earth Day, join Sustain Charlotte for another for Sustain Charlotte Connects to recognize the City of Charlotte’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future through its Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP). The SEAP+ lays the foundation for reducing carbon emissions and building a more climate-resilient community, and recent updates are shaping the path forward. Come learn about the City’s progress, what’s next, and how you can play a role in advancing these efforts! Learn more and register. 

April 26, 2025: Innovation Barn Clean the Queen Earth Week Celebration. The Innovation Barn will host a week-long event mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to help clean up and beautify Charlotte. It will wrap up with a celebration on Saturday, April 26th from 9am to 3pm at the Innovation Barn. The event is free to attend, but food tickets must be purchased separately for the BBQ feast. The activities offer a mix of freebies, body art, delicious food, and entertainment throughout the day.  

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