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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.
Survey available through January 30
Community input is the cornerstone of this initiative aimed at reducing Wake Forest’s environmental impact, preparing for the effects of climate change and extreme weather, and embracing cost-saving opportunities.
Community members are invited to share their perspective and experiences to help guide our efforts to make Wake Forest more sustainable for generations to come by completing our online survey.
Available through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. After gathering input and assessing data, more specific strategies and actions will be developed and shared for feedback.
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.
Survey available through January 30
Community input is the cornerstone of this initiative aimed at reducing Wake Forest’s environmental impact, preparing for the effects of climate change and extreme weather, and embracing cost-saving opportunities.
Community members are invited to share their perspective and experiences to help guide our efforts to make Wake Forest more sustainable for generations to come by completing our online survey.
Available through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. After gathering input and assessing data, more specific strategies and actions will be developed and shared for feedback.
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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.