Why is New York City able to recover from economic turmoil faster than other cities? And, what is it about New York City that makes it so attractive to both businesses and individuals alike? According to NYC’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg it is the city’s ability to look to the future …
NC Bike Summit fosters relationships between various groups in the state that are interested in bicycling as a valid form of transportation. This event is a great opportunity to learn about innovative programs that encourage cycling and network with other individuals invested in the cause. The NC Bike Summit will …
WakeUP Wake County, Environmental Defense Fund and American Rivers submitted comments on Raleigh’s Water Utility Transition Advisory Taskforce (WUTAT) final report to the Raleigh City Council this week. WakeUP supports WUTAT’s guiding principles for water utility management because they will put Raleigh and Eastern Wake water and sewer systems on …
WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT AWARDS FROM LOCAL FOUNDATIONS Three prominent North Carolina-based foundations have awarded grants to WakeUP Wake County for its 2012 work advancing public transit, effective land use planning, and clean drinking water. WakeUP is very pleased to be receiving $25,000 from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, …
Wake County has released a draft plan for improving and expanding bus and rail service in Wake County. Wake County Commissioners now want each Wake city and town council to review the proposed Wake Transit Plan and obtain their approval for moving forward with a transit funding referendum. David Cooke, …
There’s a good case to be made for what could be called the all-the-way approach to mass transit improvements in the Triangle – load on the works, with expanded bus service plus commuter trains and light rail. But it also can be argued that undertaking all of those transit upgrades …
To help pay for the costs of growth and to ensure that there will parks and recreation for newcomers, Wake County requires subdivision developers to set aside land for recreational use or to pay a fee in lieu of a set-aside. This Recreation Land Dedication Ordinance, passed in 2002, has …
Water ultimately may be our most precious resource. In fast growing Wake County, our water supply is relatively shallow in Raleigh and Eastern Wake towns. Given growth projections, reports show that demand for water will exceed supply. This really concerns WakeUP Wake County, so we’ve been strong advocates for conservation …
