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 …
City: Apex By the Numbers: #12 Best Small Cities in America by Wallethub Top 3 in 2023 Highlights: Pleasant Park grand opening Stormwater Condition Assessment Completion of several Safe Routes to School sidewalks Hottest Topics: 150 year Celebration!! Transit improvements (Safe Routes to school, sidewalk improvements, GoApex growth, Vision Zero) New …
City: Fuquay-Varina By the Numbers: #3 Safest Small Town in NC by Moneygeek Top 3 in 2023 Highlights: Community Center North groundbreaking Downtown Mixed-Use Development $400,000 Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Hottest Topics: Facilities Master Plan Parks and Recreation Plan Transportation (current projects) New Leaders to Watch: Jim Jones, …
City: Knightdale By the Numbers: #21 Most Diverse Suburbs in NC by Niche Top 3 in 2023 Highlights: Flower Street Sidewalk Community Revitalization Ribbon-cutting River District Small Area Plan adopted Harper Park Inclusive Playground grand opening Hottest Topics: Downtown area development Knightdale Comprehensive Plan Update What to look for in …
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 …
