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The Triangle is a great place to live, work and raise a family. As our region continues to expand, how we manage growth is fundamental to the Triangle’s future economic success.

Citizens, businesses, and elected officials must work together to develop a balanced set of growth management solutions to address our region’s must pressing challenges.

But as citizens demand more parks, open space, good roads—while keeping taxes low—local governments must do more with less.

We believe the private sector and citizens must provide leadership in the formation of positive, creative solutions to manage growth.

Triangle Community Coalition is dedicated to creating, developing, and implementing balanced solutions to our region’s growth issues.

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About TCC
The TCC is a 501(c) 4 non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to promote public policy that encourages a balance among economic growth, development, the environment, and community needs while protecting the rights and interests of property owners.

TCC offers its members real value through:

• Member Discounts to quarterly Lunch and Learn Series

• Leadership Training and Candidates School

• Member Discount to Candidates Forum and Straw Poll

• Exclusive Events with Elected Leaders

• Free Annual Membership Meeting

• Other Special Events

• Members Only E-Newsletter and Web Page

What we do best for our members:

• Influence public policy

• Promote responsible stewardship by government

• Shape public opinion through education

• Provide solutions to community issues

• Mobilize grassroots action around important issues

"The best thing TCC does is learn about changes early in the process. That allows us to get engaged in the discussion and be proactive – not reactive. Plus, I know a lot of people through the TCC that I wouldn’t have met otherwise. There’s real value in that."
-David Finger, Highwoods Properties

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TCC Leadership
The TCC is governed by a Board of Directors, which is selected each year at an annual meeting. Membership on the Board is open to dues-paying members and member representatives.

For more information about the TCC Board of Directors, please call 919-228-2599.

TCC's Officers for 2008:

• Mike Munn, The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. – 2008 Chairman
• Laurie Donofrio, Coldwell Banker Advantage – 2008 Secretary/Treasurer
• David Lazzo, Pinpoint Properties – Immediate Past Chairman

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TCC Principle Beliefs

1. Families and neighborhoods matter. We believe families and individuals care about the right of all of us to live and work where we want. Freedom to control private property is a bedrock principle that allows our communities to grow and prosper.

2. Land development must be balanced. We believe smart growth plans that place equal priority on the environment, community and home affordability are critical to keeping the Triangle growing in the right direction.

3. Good planning solves problems. In order to preserve a high quality of life within the region, the TCC will take a leadership role to promote effective planning by the community to meet the needs for schools, transportation, and the availability of water and sewer.

4. Everyone benefits from growth. The good jobs and strong economy in the Triangle are directly connected to our area’s ability to attract and manage growth. We believe improving transportation, classrooms, parks and other services should be the responsibility of the entire community.

5. Regional cooperation will keep the Triangle moving in the right direction. We believe the right kind of regional partnerships – those that include citizens, businesses, environmental groups and community leaders – can improve the quality of life in the Triangle without infringing upon private property rights. We need these partnerships to adequately provide transportation services, water quality, and sewer needs.

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Contacts:

Charlene Logan
charlenel@tricc.org

1800 Perimeter Park Drive Ste.120
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: 919-228-2599
Fax: 866-338-7163
Website: www.tricc.org 
Blog: www.growthmatters.org