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Wake Forest Planning 101 applications accepted through February 23

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February 9, 2026
  • The Town of Wake Forest is accepting applications for the 2026 session of Wake Forest Planning 101 through 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23.
  • Wake Forest Planning 101 educates residents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) on fundamental topics in planning and development in Wake Forest, with an emphasis on hands-on learning.
  • Participants will be expected to attend four sessions on consecutive Wednesdays from May 6-27.
  • Applications must be completed and submitted online by visiting https://bit.ly/WFPlanning101.  

WAKE FOREST, NC – The Town of Wake Forest is accepting applications for the 2026 session of Wake Forest Planning 101 through 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23.

Wake Forest Planning 101 educates residents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) on fundamental topics in planning and development in Wake Forest, with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Participants will explore a variety of topics pertaining to planning and zoning, including the framework for local regulations established by state law, trends in growth and land development in Wake Forest, adopted Town plans, land development considerations and processes, the Town’s development regulations, public hearings, and more.

Participants will be expected to attend four sessions on consecutive Wednesdays from May 6-27 (May 6, May 13, May 20, and May 27). Each session is scheduled from 5:45-8:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and will include dinner starting at 5:15 p.m. All sessions will be taught by Planning Department staff.

Participation in Wake Forest Planning 101 is limited to residents within the corporate limits or the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town of Wake Forest. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. Applications must be completed and submitted online by visiting https://bit.ly/WFPlanning101.

Anyone without access to a computer is invited to complete the application by using a computer kiosk in the lobby of Town Hall. For assistance completing the application, contact Senior Planner Patrick Reidy at 919-435-9515 or preidy@wakeforestnc.gov or Senior Planner Tim Richards at 919-435-9537 or trichards@wakeforestnc.gov.     

Selected applicants will be notified no later than Monday, March 16. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WFPlanning101.