With the recent groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line earlier this November, many may be wondering what this means for this road and the surrounding neighborhoods. BRT is a form of public transportation that was approved by voters in 2016 …
Monday, April 3, 2023 Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin & the Raleigh City CouncilCity of Raleigh Re: Missing Middle Legislation Dear Mayor Baldwin and the Raleigh City Council Members, We have had the pleasure of meeting with most of you over the past several months and appreciate your willingness to listen to …
Hello, I’m Ebony Duell! I have the esteemed honor to join WakeUP Wake County’s team as the Events & Relationship Coordinator. I am a Raleigh, N.C. native and now I reside in Garner. In 2020 I graduated from Bennett College, where I majored in Journalism and Media Studies. Through various …
The City of Raleigh recently made a change to their Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that sets the guidelines for what can be built within the city limits. The UDO is the base for Zoning throughout the city and defines what you can do with your property while living there or …
Greetings, I am Desmon Johnson. I attended the fabulous Shaw University where I major in political science. I have also served in SGA(student government association) as President for the freshman class. Having the opportunity to serve in SGA allowed me to experience leadership in a new way. Working with and …
Brian Burnett, native of Southeast Raleigh and owner of Glenwood South Tailors & Men’s Clothing once shared “my grandmother and I would ride the City Kitty around town growing up. Routes were set up to take women like her to nanny and maid positions in white neighborhoods.” The story of …
Driven to Change: A Virtual Summit on Transportation, Housing, and the Climate Crisis in Our Region February 17th & 18th Sponsored by Sustainability Partners Sponsor This Event WakeUP Wake County is excited to present Driven to Change. A two-day virtual summit bringing together advocates, globally renowned scientists and planners, policymakers, …
Dear Friends, For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors for WakeUP Wake County. As Wake County’s leading advocacy organization for sustainable growth, WakeUP excels at creating connections between people and places and fostering safe, vibrant communities for all. …
