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WakeUP promotes good growth planning and sustainable communities in the Wake County region through education, advocacy, and engagement advancing a high quality of life for all.

The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching and will have an immense impact on our community. It is vital that all ...
10/08/2026

The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching and will have an immense impact on our community. It is vital that all citizens exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard. By voting in local elections, you get to have a more direct impact on your community. Local governments make decisions regarding water, transit, land-use, waste management, and more. By voting on elected officials, you are voting for how these issues get managed.

Voting can be a complex and difficult process, so WakeUP Wake County wants to help make this process easier and more accessible. Here is all the information you need to know about the upcoming election, how to register, and how to vote!

We are excited to share that the WakeUP Wake County, RaleighForward, and CITYBUILDER Annual Reception is on Thursday, De...
09/21/2026

We are excited to share that the WakeUP Wake County, RaleighForward, and CITYBUILDER Annual Reception is on Thursday, December 3, 5.30 – 7.30
at Junction West in downtown Raleigh.

There will be time for socializing over heavy hors d’oeuvres, and b**r, w**e and refreshments from the bar. WakeUP Wake County Executive Director Bert Fox, Board Chair Thomas Barrie, RaleighForward Director Eric Braun, and CITYBUILDER founder Jenn Truman will present plans for education and advocacy priorities in 2026.

The theme is Planning for an Affordable Region. The keynote speaker is Shane Phillips, author of The Affordable City: Strategies for Putting Housing Within Reach (and Keeping it There), which argues for an “all of the above” approach to housing policy and outlines 55 strategies for improving affordability and household stability. Shane manages the Randall Lewis Housing Initiative for the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. His work covers a wide range of housing topics including tenant protections, housing production policies, and government revenue and financing reforms. 

Buy Tickets Here: https://givebutter.com/wuwc-annual-reception-2026-iyp4xb

The next board member we would like to reintroduce is Martha Eberle!Martha Eberle is a Senior Landscape Architect with B...
08/04/2026

The next board member we would like to reintroduce is Martha Eberle!

Martha Eberle is a Senior Landscape Architect with Biohabitats’ Southeast Atlantic Bioregion Office in Raleigh, NC. She has more than 20 years of experience in design and planning, with a focus on the successful integration of high-performing ecological systems within urban, suburban, and rural environments.

Through partnerships with academic, institutional, and governmental clients, Martha has worked on award-winning projects throughout the United States and beyond. Her experience ranges from large-scale coastal resiliency and brownfield restoration efforts to small-scale urban interventions tailored to community character. In addition to her design background, Martha is skilled at community engagement, policy development, funding procurement, and landscape operations. She is passionate about creating high-functioning, equitable, and beautiful places rooted in ecology and community.

Check out this event coming to Raleigh in November!Registration and Call for Proposals are open! Go to YIMBYtown for mor...
07/13/2026

Check out this event coming to Raleigh in November!
Registration and Call for Proposals are open!

Go to YIMBYtown for more information.

In collaboration with RaleighForward and CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County hosted an ADU Accelerator Program Professional ...
06/22/2026

In collaboration with RaleighForward and CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County hosted an ADU Accelerator Program Professional Training and tour of five ADUs.

During the morning’s training, experts shared practical lessons from completed ADU projects, as well as detailed information on zoning and permitting, site planning, construction logistics, sustainability strategies, and common challenges. Our speakers included: Trent Mollison, Senior Planner, City of Raleigh Zoning Team/Land Division; Aaron Lubeck and Jenn Truman, The Rocket Shop; and Joel Lubell, Armature Design Build.

A self-paced ADU Sustainability Tour was held that afternoon, and five accessory dwelling units of different types (attached, detached, and internal) were open to the public. Square footage of the units ranged from 300–1,200+ sq. ft.

Visit our website for more details!

Join us after the ADU Sustainability Tour for an informal gathering at Standard B**r + Food!4pm-6pm205 E Franklin St, Ra...
06/03/2026

Join us after the ADU Sustainability Tour for an informal gathering at Standard B**r + Food!

4pm-6pm
205 E Franklin St, Raleigh, NC

CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County, and Raleigh Forward are excited to announce the 2026 ADU Sustainability Tour! This is a...
05/29/2026

CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County, and Raleigh Forward are excited to announce the 2026 ADU Sustainability Tour! This is a citywide open-house event celebrating thoughtfully designed, energy-efficient, and context-sensitive small-scale housing built after Raleigh’s 2020 text change.

This tour will feature Accessory Dwelling Units (detached, attached, garage conversions, and internal units) and Tiny Homes.

RSVP Here: https://tockify.com/eventsbycitybuilder/detail/192/1780765200000

CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County, and Raleigh Forward are excited to announce the 2026 ADU Sustainability Tour! This is a...
05/28/2026

CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County, and Raleigh Forward are excited to announce the 2026 ADU Sustainability Tour! This is a citywide open-house event celebrating thoughtfully designed, energy-efficient, and context-sensitive small-scale housing built after Raleigh’s 2020 text change.

This tour will feature Accessory Dwelling Units (detached, attached, garage conversions, and internal units) and Tiny Homes.

The tour date will be Saturday, June 6th, from 1-5 pm, with a rain date of June 20th.

RSVP Here: https://tockify.com/eventsbycitybuilder/detail/192/1780765200000

Join us for a workshop introducing architects and builders to ADU design, permitting, and sustainable construction metho...
05/28/2026

Join us for a workshop introducing architects and builders to ADU design, permitting, and sustainable construction methods!

Please note: the rain date for the ADU Sustainability Tour and the ADU Professional Training is June 20, 2026

To RSVP visit: https://tockify.com/eventsbycitybuilder/detail/193/1780750800000

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