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Growth Management
400,000+ Raleigh and surrounding Wake municipalities continue to grow
Submitted by Andrew Campbell on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 6:58pm.According to U.S. Census figures released June 22, 2010, Raleigh and surrounding Wake County municipalities continue to experience high growth rates, despite the economic recession. In 2009, Raleigh's population climbed above 400,000 people, positioning the city as the 45th largest in the nation. Other Wake municipalities, including the Town of Cary, which added an additional 8,000 residents (total 136,600), experienced comparable growth in 2009. As Wake's population continues to expand, water, transit, and landuse challenges remain at the forefront for residents concerned about maintaining a strong quality of life. Falls Lake, Wake's central drinking water supply is under scrutiny by the State Division of Water Quality, which is currently writing rules that will define the scope and effectiveness of future cleanup and conservation efforts.
PRESS RELEASE: WakeUP Announces New Board Members
Submitted by Andrew Campbell on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 12:45pm.CLICK HERE for printable version
 | Contacts: Karen Rindge/Yevonne Brannon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel: 919-828-3833/919-244-6243 Email: andrewcarlcampbell@gmail.com |
WakeUP Testifies before Legislative Urban Growth and Infrastructure Commission
Submitted by Andrew Campbell on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 4:56pm.Today WakeUP Wake County's Executive Director, Karen Rindge, presented testimony before the NC Legislative Commission on Urban Growth and Infrastructure. WakeUP was invited to provide recommendations for state action for good growth planning and discuss how WakeUP works. WakeUP's recommendations included: support for transit, drinking water conservation, better controls on stormwater pollution, fair growth funding mechanisms for schools (including transfer tax, impact fees and adequate public facilities ordinances), and diversified housing options. Rindge also explained the mission of WakeUP Wake County. CLICK HERE to read Rindge's testimony.
Census: Growth needs for our changing nation
Submitted by Andrew Campbell on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 10:32pm.The US Census underway will provide greater insight into growth and changing demographics in the Triangle region. The whole nation is becoming increasingly diverse, as is NC. Will the Raleigh-Cary metro region still be the fastest growing? Census data will help us plan solutions for planning, like public transit options and stronger protections for water, housing options and funding for schools. Learn more about how our region is expected to change (click link below):
A Century of Big Change: The Demographic Remix
Excerpts from the Keynote Address for the Human Relations Commission's Mayor's Unity Day
Mitch Silver, AICP
What If...
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:00pm.What if the naysayers are right and Wake's population doesn't double in the next 20 years - will we have cleaned up our water, improved public transportation, and created better schools for nothing?
How Did Charlotte Schools Top Wake?
Submitted by Greg Flynn on Sun, 12/13/2009 - 11:00pm.Courtesy of The Carolinian Newspaper, NC's twice-weekly African-American newspaper, we are re-posting a topical three-part series of articles about the Wake County Public School System, written by Cash Michaels. Part 1, below, was first published in the print-only newspaper November 12, 2009.
© Cash Michaels, The Carolinian
Editor’s note - There is no question that as recently as ten years ago, Wake County Public Schools were considered among the best in the state, if not the nation. But, as recent reports suggest, something has gone wrong, and WCPSS has problems now it long thought were behind it. Problems that have been politically exploited, resulting in an historic change on the Wake school board that many see as detrimental to the future of black students in the system.
In part 1 of a three-part series leading up to the Dec. 1 swearing-in of the new school board, The Carolinian examines exactly what went wrong, and why, with the WCPSS.
WakeUP Welcomes New Board Members
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 8:09pm.WakeUP would like to extend a warm welcome to its new 2010 Board members: Ram Athavale, Beverley Clark, Abeni El-Amin, Irene Gonzalez, and Don Mial.
WakeUP Presents Legislative Awards
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 3:35pm.WakeUP Wake County awarded three Wake County legislators with leadership awards at its annual meeting Monday November 16. Representative Deborah Ross, Senator Josh Stein, and Senator Richard Stevens were honored for their hard work and dedication during the 2009 legislative session in passing two key quality growth planning bills.
Raleigh-Cary Area Dangerous for Pedestrians
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 2:58pm.The Raleigh-Cary metro area recently earned a new distinction - not only is it the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, but now it's been ranked the sixth most dangerous area in the country for pedestrians, according to a new report issued by Transportation for America.
Zoning for a Vibrant Community
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 5:14pm.Raleigh began working on a new development code in October 2009 that could encourage more sustainable growth in the city through better zoning practices and development standards. Zoning laws - the rules that govern the way land can be developed - can have a significant impact on the look, feel, and functionality of a community. Raleigh's current zoning policies are not adequate to ensure quality growth for our rapidly expanding community - but if we make the right decisions in developing the new code, we can move Raleigh toward a more vibrant future. Read more about zoning for vibrant communities here.
