If you, like us at WakeUP, are always looking for fresh conversations around sustainability, housing, transportation, and other important issues and policies, here is a curated list of some of our favorite podcasts that are both informative and fun. 1. Upzoned “Sometimes, a hot new story will cross our desks …
Land use planning and zoning may seem like policy jargon, something that most residents of a community may not even think about. However, regulations around land use dictate exactly what can be built where, so it has a huge impact on shaping the functioning and growth of our communities – …
Walkability is in demand among all ages, according to the most recent survey by the National Association of Realtors. Walkability in a community or neighborhood is affected by a number of factors, including: Zoning and land use planning; i.e., whether people live close to everyday destinations like school, work, grocery …
Interested in climate, environment, and sustainability in your local community but don’t know where to start? Look no further! From parks and greenways to climate action plans and sustainability goals, here’s a list of resources to discover the environmentally-minded goals, plans, and initiatives for your area. Wake County Growth & …
January 28th is Global Community Engagement Day – a day that encourages local governments, businesses and organizations to engage with the communities they serve, and for residents in turn to get involved locally in planning, decision-making, and advocacy for the things most important to them. Community engagement serves an important …
Where do we stand with Transit Overlay District rezoning on New Bern Avenue? On December 12, the Raleigh Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend a denial of the Transit Overlay District rezoning to City Council. The Planning Commission has a total of 10 members, which means that 3 members were …
Raleigh city planning officials have started implementing Transit Overlay District (TOD) zoning around Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes to ensure equitable access to public transit, while connecting important parts of the city to economic and recreational opportunities. Here’s how we got here and where we hope to end up when …
With a lot of talk about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and rezoning around New Bern Avenue as the City Council moves towards a vote on adopting a Transit Overlay District (TOD), it can be easy to forget that these plans have been in the works for years – and following …
