Upcoming Events
Transit & Livability Series—Fall 2026
Join us for a public conversation examining how reliable, frequent transit supports housing choice, economic opportunity, and everyday mobility.
The program will highlight regional transit investments and local policy decisions that shape walkable, connected communities while reducing transportation costs and emissions.
Annual Reception: Planning for an Affordable Region—December 3, 2026
Join us for our Annual Reception on Thursday, December 3 from 5:30–7:30 pm at Junction West in downtown Raleigh. Sponsored by WakeUP Wake County, RaleighForward, and CITYBUILDER, the reception includes time for socializing over heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and refreshments from the bar.
You’ll enjoy a presentation by our keynote speaker, Shane Phillips. Shane is the author of The Affordable City: Strategies for Putting Housing Within Reach (and Keeping it There), which argues for an “all of the above” approach to housing policy and outlines 55 strategies for improving affordability and household stability.
Shane manages the Randall Lewis Housing Initiative for the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. His work covers a wide range of housing topics, including tenant protections, housing production policies, and government revenue and financing reforms.
"Creating a stable and affordable cities is about much more than good policy; it is also about making the moral and economic case for action, building broad and effective coalitions, establishing shared values to fall back on when difficult trade-offs must be made, and elevating community knowledge for solutions that are responsive to local conditions." –The Affordable City, p. 45.
WakeUP Wake County Executive Director Bert Fox, WakeUP Board Chair Thomas Barrie, RaleighForward Director Eric Braun, and CITYBUILDER founder Jenn Truman will also present plans for the 2026 education and advocacy priorities.
Be a Sponsor!
Your sponsorship will ensure that WakeUP Wake County will continue to fulfill its mission of educating and advocating for affordable housing, transportation, water quality, and smart growth.
If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Executive Director Bert Fox: executivedirector@wakeupwakecounty.org
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
WakeUP Wake County is a tax-exempt 501(c)3corporation. Donations are tax deductible. RaleighForward is a 501(c)4 corporation. Donations are not tax deductible.