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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. Click here to learn more about 'The Demographic Re-Mix of the 21st Century'.
Here's what's happening on growth issues right now -- we invite you to join WakeUP in these efforts!
New threat to the Falls Lake Watershed
WakeUP is monitoring a proposal allowing a large commercial development in the Falls Lake watershed. Proposed development planning language would permit "non-conforming uses" to expand commercial development on site. The Wake Board of Commissioners will vote on this April 5th. Raleigh City Council unanimously opposed this proposal March 16th. Contact Wake County Commissioners here.
New Code comments due March 31st
Progress on Raleigh's New Development Code is moving forward swiftly. The City needs your feedback on the New Code "Diagnostic and Approach Report" by Wednesday, March 31st. Click here for the report and to comment online. Overall, WakeUP believes the report recommendations would move the city towards good growth planning.
SE Raleigh Community Forum on Transit - Please come!April 13, 2010, 7:00-8:30 pm
Shaw University
Estey Hall
An update on plans for regional transit (expanded bus and express rail) and potential funding for transit system. Learn how you will be affected and how you can have input in the plan.
Agenda: - Welcome- Andrew Cann, Shaw University Political Science Club, President
- Why Transit?- Daniel Coleman, Raleigh - Wake Citizens Association
- Transit Legislation- Rep. Deborah Ross
- Plans for Regional Transit in the Triangle- David King, Triangle Transit
- What You Can Do- Don Mial, WakeUP Wake County
Regional Transit Plan Presentations
Presentations at a town hall or community center near you!
- April 5th - 7 pm Knightdale (Town Council meeting)
- April 6th - 6 pm - Morrisville Town Public Meeting (Town Hall)
- April 13th - 7 -8:30 pm - SE Raleigh Transit Forum at Shaw (cosp. by Capital Area Friends of Transit, Raleigh-Wake Citizens, Voters Coalition, WakeUP - Click here for details)
- April 27th -6 pm - Garner Town Council Work Session
- May 4th - 5:30 pm - Wake Forest (Town Board work session)
Triangle supports sales tax for transitA poll recently released indicates that 58% of voters in Wake, Durham and Orange Counties are willing to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund a regional transit system of expanded bus and rail. Read more
Great Schools in Wake Coalition is Active!Despite March 23 vote by Wake Board of Education to direct county staff to develop a new assignment plan that eliminates socio-economic diversity as a goal, the Great Schools in Wake Coalition is active. This special project of WakeUP will continue to provide important public education and advocate for careful study. Click here for details on upcoming events and press hits.
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