Durante un año de elecciones, mucha gente se siente como espectadores sin influencia suficiente para hacer una diferencia en los asuntos que son importantes. Una falta de progreso en los niveles nacional y estatal puede ser desalentadora, especialmente para personas que no pueden votar por causa de su edad, como …
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 negative impacts on mental health (1). Those ‘happy trees’ are the plants that reduce stress and increase happiness. Living where tree cover exceeds 30% decreases …
Amid a turbulent election year, many people feel like bystanders without enough influence to make a difference on the issues that matter. Lack of progress at national and even state levels can be discouraging, particularly for people who are unable to vote due to their youth, like me, or other …
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 …
