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Speaking up for a better tomorrow

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WakeUP Wake County promotes good growth planning and sustainable, healthy communities through education, advocacy and civic engagement, advancing a higher quality of life for all.

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  • Happy Trees
    Bob Ross knew the truth before scientists did: trees make people happy. In fact, grass and small landscaping plants appear to have limited or even …
WakeUP Wake County’s 2024 annual reception focused on a panel discussion around the intersection of affordable housing, transit, and environmental justice on community development and sustainable growth planning. Panelists: Morgan Mansa, George C Jones, Jr, and Jennifer Truman.
View a fact sheet on Transit Overlay Districts in Wake County

Board Member Updates

  • Rodney Swink attended the Urban Land Institute Bus Tour
  • Thomas Barrie gave a talk about Mixed-Income Housing at NC State
  • Nils Peterson wrote a blog titled, “Happy Trees”
  • Chris Herndon recently started a new role as Chapter Director for Sierra Club North Carolina
  • Samantha Krop wrote an opinion piece on how irresponsible sprawl is impacting creeks and the Falls Lake drinking water supply.