A Blueprint for a greener, healthier Charlotte
GreenPrints is an environmental justice initiative creating community-driven plans for Charlotte’s neighborhoods. Driven by the belief that every community deserves a clean, safe, and healthy environment, GreenPrints works with residents to identify priorities, inform future investments, and advance solutions that support healthier, more resilient communities.
Our Focus Neighborhoods
Historically underinvested areas often face disproportionate exposure to pollution and lack public green spaces, increasing the community’s vulnerability to extreme heat and flooding, and threatening residents’ health and well-being.
By developing comprehensive, localized “GreenPrints,” we are investing in the health, resilience, and future of Charlotte’s Beatties Ford/Rozelles Ferry and Freedom/Wilkinson neighborhoods.
WHAT WE HEARD FROM RESIDENTS LAST YEAR
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback at pop-ups, meetings, and through our survey.
What Matters Most to Residents:
- Cleaner air and less pollution
- More trees and green spaces
- Safer streets and walkways
- Less flooding and better drainage
- Lower energy costs and healthier homes
- Youth opportunities and community programs
I APPRECIATE THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR MY VOICE TO BE HEARD.”
I SUPPORT ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO USE LESS ENERGY, HAVE CLEANER AIR, AND SUPPORT SAFER GREEN SPACES.”
OUR GREENPRINTS JOURNEY
Key milestones and what’s ahead for GreenPrints
Sol Nation, CleanAIRE NC, and the City of Charlotte held the Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Engagement Kick-off at Freedom Drive. The event introduced GreenPrints and gathered initial community feedback on local needs and opportunities.
Sol Nation, CleanAIRE NC, and the City of Charlotte hosted the GreenPrints Community Forum at the Dubois Center to discuss the initiative’s goals and community impact.
Sol Nation + CleanAIRE launched SolAIRE. SolAIRE pop-ups partnered with local businesses to inform the Green Prints initiative, engaging community members by offering gift cards for their feedback.
GreenPrints Report Back for Beatties Ford/Rozzelles Ferry & Freedom/Wilkinson residents
Begin SolAIRE engagements (collecting survey responses) throughout the West Boulevard corridor.
Begin implementation efforts for Beatties Ford/Rozzelles Ferry & Freedom/Wilkinson Corridor
Finish collecting responses and begin data analysis
Begin drafting the West Boulevard Action Plan
Together, we are co-creating a healthier, more resilient Charlotte—one conversation, one survey, and one neighborhood at a time.
WHAT WE’RE DOING ABOUT IT
Community feedback is already shaping real action. Here’s what we’re working on:
Planning for Change
Developing community-driven plans that prioritize clean air, green space, and resilience.
Greening Our Neighborhoods
Identifying locations for new trees, parks, and green infrastructure projects.
Healthier Homes
Exploring programs for energy efficiency, healthy homes, and lower utility costs.
Ongoing Partnerships
Working with local organizations and residents to co-create solutions and drive investment.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED THIS YEAR
Start making a difference now! Use our digital sharekit to help us spread the word.
Your voice will help shape the next phase of GreenPrints and inform future investments and projects in our focus neighborhoods.
Share Your Voice
Take our survey and tell us what matters most to you and your community.
Meet Us in the Community
Stop by our SolAIRE Free Fridays pop-up events to talk with the team, share ideas, and learn more.
Enjoy Giveaways
We’ll have food, interactive activities, and thank-you items at pop-ups.
Create Change
Your feedback helps shape plans, guide investments, and create real change.
Check out upcoming SolAIRE Pop-ups and make plans to meet us there!
West Boulevard’s National Night Out
GreenPrints Partners
