Forbes Magazine has recently released its annual list of America’s fastest-growing cities. This year, Raleigh is ranked number 2 in the nation, based on its rate of population and economic growth. Raleigh jumped two spots from last year’s number 4 position on the list, and the growth rate is only increasing. The article also discusses the high levels of education and quality of life of people here in the Triangle.
The Forbes ranking underscores why WakeUP Wake County continues to work to promote good growth here in the Triangle. Growth planning is about ensuring a quality of life for all of us. This includes supporting effective land use planning, transit, a supply of clean drinking water, and a public school system that can accommodate the increase in population that Raleigh and Wake will see over the next several years. You can read the full Forbes article here.