City Council
Neighbors Want More Input on Urban Ag Center
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A local nonprofit wants to build an urban agriculture center in South Raleigh, but residents say they want a chance to give more input on the project.
Getting to know your UDO
Planning Commission to Discuss UDO Weekly
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Beginning March 13, the Planning Commission will begin its final review of the UDO, a complete rewrite of Raleigh’s zoning code that has been in the works for two years.
City Council
Community Involvement at the Heart of SouthLight Issue
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A grant for a supportive housing facility is on hold after members of the South CAC voted against the project. Community members say they were not informed of the project’s progress and are concerned about the security of a facility whose residents recovering from addiction.
City Council
City Council Roundup: Public Gets Another Shot at the UDO
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Raleigh residents spoke out Tuesday at the last official public hearing for the UDO before the approval process. In other City council business, transportation staff will examine traffic calming measures for Ramblewood Drive and city staffers are researching Low Impact Development to improve streams and waterways.
County Government
Wake Commission Endorses Sustainability Report, Debates Property Rights
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Wake County Commissioners endorsed the Sustainability Task Force report Monday, but continued to consider creating a property rights council.
2012 Election
Wake Commission Supports Marriage Amendment
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In a vote split by party lines, Wake County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to support a gay marriage amendment.
County Government
Wake Commission Debates Sustainability vs. Personal Property Rights
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Members of the Wake County Board of Commissioners debated the need Monday for a personal property rights council during a presentation by the Sustainability Task Force.
Environment
Falls Lake Dam Project Aims to Protect Raleigh’s Water and Generate Power
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The City of Raleigh is looking to generate a little extra power at Falls Lake. But if they can’t do it, they don’t want anyone else to, either.
Getting to know your UDO
Public Gets a Look at the UDO
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The city’s new zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, will go to a public hearing Feb. 21. The Planning Commission and City Council will no longer review and approve site plans under the new code.
City Council
Council Roundup: Raleigh Data to be “Wide Open”
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City Council approved a resolution for open government, a new location for an emergency communication center and Councillors discussed possible four-year terms instead of two.
