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 began late summer of 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in late 2026. The baseline analysis has been completed, including internal and external policy review, a greenhouse gas inventory, and a climate vulnerability assessment. Engagement activities have included targeted and general public outreach through board meeting presentations, steering committee meetings, focus groups, an online survey, in-person open house sessions, and tabling at community events. Goal and strategy development are currently underway using the findings from the baseline analysis and engagement to date. Review the status summary sheet and documents below for more information about these steps, and check back for future engagement opportunities.
Project Dates & Documents
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