Sustainability Plan
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.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WFSustainabilityPlan or email Projects & Programs Manager Kari Grace at kgrace@wakeforestnc.gov.
Project Dates & Documents
August 27, 2026 - Public Open House Sessions Draft Recommendations Engagement Boards
August 4 and 11, 2026 - Board of Commissioners and Planning Board Draft Recommendations Presentation
March 17-18, 2026 - Board of Commissioners and Planning Board Baseline Analysis & Engagement Summary Presentation
December 18, 2025-January 30, 2026 - An online survey was available during these dates; see survey results in the Baseline Analysis & Engagement Summary Presentation document above
December 4, 2025 - Public Open House Sessions Engagement Boards and Frequently Asked Questions Handout
October 7-8, 2025 - Board of Commissioners and Planning Board Kickoff Presentations
For more information, email Projects & Programs Manager Kari Grace.
Share Your Feedback
You're also invited to submit any questions or concerns you have using the "Share Your Feedback" form below.
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Phone 919-435-9511 Email kgrace@wakeforestnc.gov
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.