WakeUP Wake County is pleased to announce that the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and Triangle Community Foundation have awarded WakeUP grants for its work in 2011! The Z. Smith Reynolds grant will support WakeUP's public education and advocacy efforts on drinking water and public transit issues that affect you. The Triangle Community Foundation's Community Grantmaking Program will allow WakeUP to spearhead our public transit initiative, which includes coordinating the Capital Area Friends of Transit coalition and working to build support for a regional transit system. WakeUP is most grateful for this critical financial support of our organization!
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In other news:
No transit referendum for now. Hurry up and wait?!
The Wake Board of Commissioners announced this week they'll postpone holding a ballot referendum to fund a regional public transit system.
Read more
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Upcoming events:
Demographics in the Triangle: Implications for Future Growth
Date: March 1, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
*$15/ULI Member and $25/Non-Member before 2/25/2011
Learn more
Regional Transportation Alliance Breakfast
Date: March 8, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Location: RTP Headquarters
*$25 for tickets
Learn more
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Mark your calendars, more details to come:
WakeUP after 5: Will Raleigh's New Development Code Create Smart Growth?
Date: March 14, 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: 18 Seaboard Station
*Cash bar, free and open to the public
WakeUP Water Forum: Is the Bill Coming Due?
Date: April 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: JC Raulston Arboretum
*Free and open to the public
