City: Knightdale
By the Numbers: #21 Most Diverse Suburbs in NC by Niche
Top 3 in 2023 Highlights:
- Flower Street Sidewalk Community Revitalization Ribbon-cutting
- River District Small Area Plan adopted
- Harper Park Inclusive Playground grand opening
Hottest Topics:
- Downtown area development
- Knightdale Comprehensive Plan Update
What to look for in 2024:
- Affordable Housing Plan
- Panther Rock Park opening
City: Wendell
By the Numbers: #2 Places with the lowest cost of living in Wake County by Niche
Top 3 in 2023 Highlights:
- Town Hall grand opening
- Wendell Parks and Recreational Bond and Transportation bond both passed
- Wendell Strategic Plan Update
Hottest Topics:
- Bond Referendum
- Citizen Advisory Board opportunities
New Leaders to Watch:
- Braxton Davis Honeycutt
What to look for in 2024:
- Bond Referendums in action
- Lake Myra County Park Public
City: Zebulon
City: Zebulon
By the Numbers: 17th best public schools in North Carolina suburbs
Top 3 in 2023 Highlights:
Hottest Topics:
- Zebulon’s Land Use Plan
- Community Engagement Opportunities
New Leaders to Watch:
- Shannon Johnson, the Town’s new Economic Development Specialist
- Amber Batiste Davis, Board of Commissioners
What to look for in 2024:
- Results of Economic Development Survey
- Results of Sustainability Planning Survey