Wake County, experiencing explosive growth over the past decade, and Wendell, a town that has nearly tripled in size in just six years, offer unique perspectives on the challenges and strategies involved in balancing infrastructure, economic development, and community identity

In this episode of Constructing the Carolinas, host Valerie Bono sits down with County Manager of Wake County David Ellis and Town Manager of Wendell Marc Collins, to dive deep into the intricate world of local government growth management.

They’ll discuss:

• The nuances of county and municipal collaboration in managing rapid growth.
• How local leaders balance infrastructure development with preserving community character.
• The importance of strategic planning in navigating explosive expansion.
• The challenges of managing economic development while ensuring sustainable growth.
• Insights into the daily life of a town and county manager.

Resources & Links:

• Wake County Government: wake.gov
• Town of Wendell: townofwendellnc.gov
• Wake County Economic Development: raleigh-wake.org
• Barnhill Contracting Company: barnhillcontracting.com

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