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What does smart growth mean for your future? |
Dear Friends,
Communities all across the country are increasingly attuned to the reality that quality of life is directly connected to how we grow and develop. Smart growth, a public policy planning innovation, focuses on creating sustainable, high quality communities that are good for developers and citizens alike.
Towns from across the U.S. met in Charlotte last week to report success stories and challenges in building green, livable, walkable, prosperous cities and towns. Why did Charlotte host the National Smart Growth Conference?
Our region is in a severe drought!
January 2011 turned out to be an extremely dry month. Receiving only a third of the average rainfall for a typical January, our region has returned to a 'severe' drought status. Scientists are worried by the implications of a winter drought on water capacity for the coming summer.
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WakeUP 2011 Annual Meeting a success!
Wake elected officials provided an inside scoop on what actions to expect in 2011 at the NC General Assembly, Wake County Commission and Wake School Board.
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WakeUP elects Board of Directors
The Board was elected at the January 24 annual membership meeting of WakeUP Wake County. "WakeUP is honored to be served by such an experienced, talented and diverse group of civic leaders, representing our county and community," said Yevonne Brannon, Chair of the Board.
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N.C. school diversity plan: a policy, not a panacea
Great Schools in Wake partner Calla Wright dispels myths and falsities surrounding Wake County public school assignments and the diversity policy in her letter to The Washington Post.
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Karen Rindge Executive Director WakeUP Wake County info@wakeupwakecounty.org |
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