Charlotte and the Environment: On the Right Track, Room for Progress

Today's Charlotte Observer covers a report by the Sierra Club which praises Charlotte for taking steps to reduced environmental degradation. Such praise was cautioned with the need for improvement in many areas, including sprawl and poor air quality.

The article lauded Charlotte's commitment to light rail, redevelopment of
contaminated industrial sites and growing network of greenways. It also noted
spreading suburban sprawl, bad air and traffic congestion.

Charlotte, as well as other Southern cities, are beginning to realize the benefits (including economic ones) of enviromentally-conscious policies. Hopefully, these cities will be receptive to the environmental policies and initiatives that Center for a Better South will outline next year.