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Wake Forest is one of the fastest-growing towns in North Carolina, with thousands of new homes approved, under construction, or in the pipeline. Here’s a look at where new home communities are being built, which homebuilders are active, and what it means for existing residents.
Wake Forest water restrictions take effect April 20 as the 2026 drought reaches record severity. Here’s what changes under Raleigh Water’s Stage 1 rules — and why the deeper answer is replacing your lawn with native plants.
Mungo Homes challenges the Wake Forest Board of Adjustment over 170 homes on the former golf course at Club Villas Drive. Staff says one case is invalid. Full analysis of the 576-page agenda packet.
If you want proof of what happens when a community plans well, look at the data: in February 2026, Wake Forest was named the #1 most sought-after suburb in America.
The Wake Forest Planning Board convenes this evening (Feb 10) at 6:00 PM. The agenda highlights the complex balance between supporting local business growth and preparing for the federally funded
If you drive down Ligon Mill Road today, the changes are impossible to ignore. Just across the street from Chesterfield Village, the woods have been strip-cut and the heavy machinery
If the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a window into the soul of the town’s bureaucracy, then the view for 2026-2031 is expensive. Tonight, (January 6), the Board of Commissioners
Two Jurisdictions, One Wake Forest: While we all share the same local identity, your address determines how you vote and how you’re taxed. Wake Forest is in a season of
The Wake Forest blueprint for the future takes shape with a historic $532 million plan. Essential Documents To Review Ahead of the Meeting: Meeting Agenda for December 16th Agenda Packet
A wider perspective of the Northern Wake Forest commercial hub. The site (center right) is shown relative to high-volume retailers like Wegmans and Sam’s Club, highlighting the density of the
If you drive Rogers Road daily, you know the spot. It’s that dense patch of trees on the south side, right across from the entrance to Heritage Links Drive and
A visual reminder that dense, walkable development generates far more long-term value per acre than low-yield sprawl. This is central to any Wake Forest revenue-positive growth strategy. A Wake Forest
A symbolic visualization of town governance evolving from misalignment to seamless efficiency. As gears shift into sync, a radiant overlay represents the emergence of clarity, data-driven decision-making, and smart management.
This powerful visual illustrates the true cost of neglected infrastructure. We’ve discussed budgets and revenue, but the most visible challenge for residents is often our infrastructure. We all see it:
When institutions & the community work together, resources flow into a common well, benefiting everyone & strengthening the town. It’s about mutual benefit & shared responsibility, ensuring a just and
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