West Raleigh has several committees to encourage stakeholder collaboration and communication.
Please email communications@westraleighnc.org for more details if you wish to participate!
Affordable Housing Committee
The Affordable Housing Committee seeks information and to work with City Council to identify and promote affordable housing initiatives within the corridor.
Economic Development
The role of the Economic Development committee is to help the Board review and evaluate development and transportation projects located in West Raleigh.
The Panel shall advise if projects conform to the goals established by the Blue Ridge Corridor Study, the goals of the Alliance and its stakeholders, and communicate its findings to the West Raleigh Board.
Friendraising
The role of the WR Friendraising Committee is to identify, recruit and maintain financial contributors to the WRA on an ongoing basis. The Committee will develop a procedure for identifying potential contributors, engaging them with the Alliance, soliciting contributions and thanking contributors for their donations. Alliance staff shall assist the Committee in accomplishing its mission as needed.
Residents & Neighborhoods
The role of the Residents and Neighborhoods Committee is to help the Board connect with and engage residents who live in the neighborhoods in and around West Raleigh. The mission of the Committee shall be to help foster strong and sustainable neighborhoods.
The Committee shall help build partnerships between the Alliance and the neighborhoods and residents, share information and encourage open dialog about issues and accomplishments that impact the quality of life for residents of our community.
Tourism & Communications
The role of the Tourism & Marketing Committee helps the West Raleigh Board review and evaluate proposals and projects focused on advancing the greater corridor area as a destination for tourism, cultural, and recreational activities.
Transportation
The Transportation and Transit Committee meets bi-monthly with a mission to: Stay up to date on progress and/or impediments regarding all transportation projects impacting the BRCA footprint; Reaffirm the coordination of the roadway, streetscape, rail, transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and bike share investments along the corridor; and To report status of these projects along with any changes to roles and responsibilities.