According to U.S. Census statistics for 2010 and 2011, the growth rate for both Cary and Raleigh is in the top ten for cities with over 100,000 residents.
What does this mean for Cary and Raleigh residents? More cars on the road, more traffic congestion, new developments, and possibly higher density development. Growth doesn’t have to be bad for current residents as long as local government manages growth in a positive and effective manner. More residents mean more tax revenue and higher property values. In order for growth to be positive planning must be done to accomodate such growth, including transit planning, infrastructure management, and land use planning. Hopefully county officials will get on board soon and realize that growth can’t occur unchecked; it must be properly managed and planned for.
Read more about Cary and Raleigh’s growth rater here.
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