Wake Forest Community Plan - May 2023

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

| Explore green infrastructure options that also beautify spaces, like bioswales and planters. | Continue to work with regional educational entities to provide support as they seek new facility locations or expansion with growth. | Coordinate with regional educational | Coordinate with the Police and Fire Departments to ensure response times are sufficient for all areas of town with growth. | Consider emerging best practices for community safety, such as mental health crisis response teams. | Promote and incorporate sustainable building practices into community facilities, setting a precedent for private developers to implement. | Coordinate with regional healthcare providers to explore opportunities to locate a full service hospital or regional medical facilities in the Town. | Evaluate existing streets and explore UDO updates to address traffic congestion, traffic speed, reduce collisions, and improve safety conditions for all modes of transportation. | Regularly update the Town Pavement Management System program. entities to ensure increased equity in educational facilities across the community.

As Wake Forest continues to grow, so too will the demand for community services and facilities, including infrastructure, libraries, schools, recreational amenities, and public safety services. As the needs and desires of residents change over time, the Town should plan ahead for increases in service demands and need for new amenities. Long-term planning and coordination with respective service providers will be key to ensuring the efficient and equitable distribution of new and expanded facilities and services. Key Recommendations | Expand Town facilities concurrently with new growth. | Annually review the Town’s Work Management Plan, Staffing, and Budget section to reflect current needs and priorities. | Work with the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department to identify strategies to close gaps in park service areas, such as west of Capital Boulevard and the southern and eastern portion of Town. | Work with the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department to expand equity in the quality of public park facilities and programming.

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COMMUNITY PLAN | TOWN OF WAKE FOREST

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