Each year WakeUP recognizes accomplishments of people and institutions also working to advance healthy, sustainable communities and plan well for growth. This year was no different! At our community forum and reception, “Our Future: Growing Smart with Housing and Transit”, we presented awards to the following individuals for doing outstanding work …
At a time when the NC Legislature’s support for public schools is dwindling, we know we have dedicated folks who are willing to stand up for our children’s education. Check out this article featuring commentary from our new WakeUP Board Member, Tom Benton. “If you were to think of North Carolina’s …
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Associate Director, WakeUP Wake County WakeUP Wake County is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization focusing on the challenges and opportunities of Wake County’s tremendous growth. WakeUP leads public engagement on issues that impact quality of life in Wake County and the NC Triangle: transportation, land use, drinking water, public …
Housing affordability is an issue of rising concern in our fast growing urban area where rental and property costs are rising fast. We simply need more housing in general and ways to expand housing choices in existing neighborhoods to promote walkable, transit-oriented development. While many approaches are needed for affordable …
Traffic is the top concern for Raleigh residents, according to a City of Raleigh survey done last year. On October 12th, Raleigh residents will have the chance to address that concern when they vote on a bond to provide funding for road improvements, transit, sidewalks and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. …
The City of Raleigh now has the greenest stormwater program in the state, thanks to the approval of some ordinance changes on September 5th! The group of text changes remove barriers and create more flexibility for developers to get creative in managing stormwater on properties, particularly encouraging the use of …
