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Project Overview
The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of creating a Sustainability Plan to serve as a guide for both Town operations and community-wide sustainability initiatives. Development of a Town-wide sustainability plan is a priority within Strategic Plan Goal 4: Investing in Transportation and Infrastructure.
Wake Forest has contracted with Blue Strike Environmental for this effort, which will consist of an existing conditions analysis, including a greenhouse gas inventory and climate vulnerability assessment; goal development; and strategy and recommendations with engagement occurring throughout.
The project got underway in mid-2025 and is anticipated to be completed in late 2026. Check back for future engagement opportunities.
Open House Sessions | Thursday, Dec. 4
Wake Forest will host Sustainability Plan Open House sessions at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. These drop-in sessions will give community members the opportunity to learn more about the process of creating a Sustainability Plan, ask questions, and share their thoughts and opinions.
Town staff and representatives from Blue Strike Environmental will be on hand to answer questions and gather public input.
You're also invited to submit any questions or concerns you have using the "Share Your Feedback" form below.
Project Overview
The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of creating a Sustainability Plan to serve as a guide for both Town operations and community-wide sustainability initiatives. Development of a Town-wide sustainability plan is a priority within Strategic Plan Goal 4: Investing in Transportation and Infrastructure.
Wake Forest has contracted with Blue Strike Environmental for this effort, which will consist of an existing conditions analysis, including a greenhouse gas inventory and climate vulnerability assessment; goal development; and strategy and recommendations with engagement occurring throughout.
The project got underway in mid-2025 and is anticipated to be completed in late 2026. Check back for future engagement opportunities.
Open House Sessions | Thursday, Dec. 4
Wake Forest will host Sustainability Plan Open House sessions at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. These drop-in sessions will give community members the opportunity to learn more about the process of creating a Sustainability Plan, ask questions, and share their thoughts and opinions.
Town staff and representatives from Blue Strike Environmental will be on hand to answer questions and gather public input.
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As a resident, I am deeply concerned about the pace of new housing developments in our town while transportation infrastructure remains unchanged. We must approach growth intentionally and responsibly:
1. Development must be tied to infrastructure capacity. If we cannot afford to widen roads or add interchanges, we should not approve new housing projects that will worsen congestion. 2. Greenways and recreational paths are valuable, but should not take priority over basic mobility. Residents need to be able to move efficiently around town before we invest in amenities. 3. Public safety is at risk as roads become increasingly clogged. Emergency response times and daily commutes are suffering. Personal experience: During rush hour, it recently took me almost 30 minutes to travel just 1.5 miles from my home to Capital Boulevard (Route 1).
I urge town leaders to make transportation planning a top priority and to ensure that future development is sustainable, safe, and supported by adequate infrastructure.
Project Overview
As a resident, I am deeply concerned about the pace of new housing developments in our town while transportation infrastructure remains unchanged. We must approach growth intentionally and responsibly:
1. Development must be tied to infrastructure capacity. If we cannot afford to widen roads or add interchanges, we should not approve new housing projects that will worsen congestion.
2. Greenways and recreational paths are valuable, but should not take priority over basic mobility. Residents need to be able to move efficiently around town before we invest in amenities.
3. Public safety is at risk as roads become increasingly clogged. Emergency response times and daily commutes are suffering.
Personal experience: During rush hour, it recently took me almost 30 minutes to travel just 1.5 miles from my home to Capital Boulevard (Route 1).
I urge town leaders to make transportation planning a top priority and to ensure that future development is sustainable, safe, and supported by adequate infrastructure.