Mark you calendar for WakeUP’s 2017 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony!
Pull out your calendar and mark January 27th, 2017 for WakeUP’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony! Our 2017 event will feature the introduction of WakeUP’s 2017 Board of Directors, presentation of...
View ArticleGreen Stormwater Infrastructure – beauty with a bonus
In any neighborhood, having a sense of place enhances quality of life. You may be surprised to hear that stormwater management can actually contribute to this! Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is...
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WakeUP’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony!
Wake County Commissioner, Jessica Holmes giving the keynote speech around the cities plans for affordable housing. Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association M-PAC and Wake County Voter Education Coalition...
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Affordable Housing needed in Cary
Currently 44% of Wake residents are “housing burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. A roof over your head or a place for your children to sleep is becoming out of reach...
View ArticleComplete Streets policies on the rise across US
Today Smart Growth America released a national report on the most effective Complete Streets (CS) policies in the US. Complete Streets are a comprehensive approach to designing streets in a way that...
View ArticleBudget doesn’t fare well for growth concerns
The budget approved by the NC General Assembly last week is cause for concern for the issues WakeUP works to advance. Water quality and environmental protection are at risk as the Department of...
View ArticleRaleigh now has greenest stormwater program in NC!
The City of Raleigh now has the greenest stormwater program in the state, thanks to the approval of some ordinance changes on September 5th! The group of text changes remove barriers and create more...
View ArticleRaleigh transportation bond will bring more bike-ped access
Traffic is the top concern for Raleigh residents, according to a City of Raleigh survey done last year. On October 12th, Raleigh residents will have the chance to address that concern when they vote on...
View ArticleWakeUP asks Raleigh to support “Granny Flats” as new housing option
The need for affordable housing was the hot topic of Raleigh City Council elections this fall. Likewise, this year Wake County Commissioner Jessica Holmes led an affordable housing committee comprised...
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Associate Director, WakeUP Wake County WakeUP Wake County is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization focusing on the challenges and opportunities of Wake County’s tremendous growth. WakeUP...
View ArticleThanks for donating
Thank you for your generous donation to progress! Share with your friends, and encourage them to also support WakeUP.
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WakeUP Board Member, Tom Benton, Speaks on Supporting Wake County Public Schools
At a time when the NC Legislature’s support for public schools is dwindling, we know we have dedicated folks who are willing to stand up for our children’s education. Check out this article featuring...
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WakeUP Presents Awards to Community Leaders
Each year WakeUP recognizes accomplishments of people and institutions also working to advance healthy, sustainable communities and plan well for growth. This year was no different! At our community...
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