PowerUp NC Raleigh

For Raleigh families to thrive, the city must create a plan for development that puts people first. PowerUp believes Raleigh needs a plan that is sustainable and equitable. Development can be the way that we achieve good paying jobs, truly affordable housing, and a more sustainable city. Raleigh’s leaders can shift how development is happening and invest in communities by:

• Creating truly affordable housing (including rental housing) that serves people earning 50% and below the area median income (AMI);
• Ensuring that truly affordable housing is energy-efficient to lower energy usage and energy bills;
• Investing in a community-led green career training program to create pathways to green jobs for people impacted by development in downtown Raleigh;
• Committing to using 100% renewable energy by 2050, starting with city-owned buildings to create the job demand for people graduating from green careers training programs.