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Growth Issues
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Awards Grant to WakeUP!
Submitted by Karen Rindge on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 5:36pm.The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, based in Winston-Salem, recently announced it will award WakeUP a grant for $35,000 for our work in 2009. This is the first time the Z. Smith Reynolds has given a grant to WakeUP, and it is a fine honor. The foundation recognizes that growth is a serious issue for the entire state and sees WakeUP's efforts as timely and relevant to long-term quality of life.
WakeUP's Leader Receives Indy Citizen Award
Submitted by Phil Poe on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 5:32pm.WakeUP Wake County Chair, Karen Rindge, has been honored with the Independent Weekly's Citizen Award for 2008! Rindge is receiving the recognition for her efforts leading and building the WakeUP organization. The Indy notes WakeUP's key role in advocating for better schools and resources conservation in Wake County. Click here to read about Rindge and the Indy Citizen Award.
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The Elections Matter for Growth
Submitted by Karen Rindge on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 4:13pm.Most election news is focused at the national level this year. However, many of the quality of life issues that affect us daily, like schools, transportation and drinking water, are decided at the local and state level. This election, voters should look for candidates who will best plan for growth in our communities.
Given the current economic slowdown, do we in the Triangle still need to be concerned about growing population and development that comes with it? According to a study published October 5th in the New York Times, Raleigh is one of the few places in the U.S. that still has a growing economy, or at least a stronger economy than most parts of the country. This good fortune means people will continue to come to the Triangle in search of jobs and good schools.
While we may need to adjust population growth projections, elected officials still must figure out how to plan and pay for the many people who will move here. Our increasingly urban community will best be served by elected officials who have the wisdom to take the long-term view in growth management planning.
WakeUP's 2008 Annual Meeting
10/02/2008 - 7:00pm
10/02/2008 - 9:00pm
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WRAL Listens to Raleigh
Submitted by Media Team on Sat, 09/22/2007 - 8:00pm.WRAListens recently went to Wake County to find out what are the most pressing issues to community leaders. The group met at the Raleigh City Museum where they talked about the revitalization of downtown Raleigh and the challenges of handling the county’s rapidly growing population and the demands on the area’s infrastructure.
Former WRAL-TV Anchor Charlie Gaddy hosted the half-hour program which aired on WRAL-TV on Saturday, Sept 22nd at 7:30pm.
