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Members of the Planning Commission this week approved plans for the construction of a hotel across from the N.C. State Bell Tower. Family Dollar is coming to Lake Wheeler Road, and a convenience store and gas station may be constructed on Tryon Road.
The Raleigh Police Department is pursuing a DWI squad grant. In other business an architectural firm has been selected to help update Raleigh’s Downtown Plan.
City Council members Tuesday issued a stay of enforcement, allowing groups to feed the homeless in Moore Square. They say they will now work to find an alternative solution to weekend food distribution for the hungry and homeless in the downtown park.
The Humane Society filed suit against the Raleigh Transit Authority, alleging the group violated their First Amendment free speech rights.
Planning Commissioners this week rescinded approval for the Edison Office project, but in the meantime approved plans for two new residential developments.
Changes are coming for the Planning Commission as the new Unified Development Ordinance goes into effect on Sept 1.
The City of Raleigh has received a $250,000 donation from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance. In other Council business this week, Councilors agreed to an amendment to the Downtown Bus Facilities Master Plan and recommended that a block of North Carver Street be converted to a one-way street.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners Monday endorsed the Wake County Agriculture Economic Development Plan. The plan will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for certification.
David Cooke recently announced his retirement after more than 13 years as County Manager and more than 17 years with Wake County.
City Councilors recently voted to approve the recommendations of the Blount-Person Street Corridor Study, enabling city staff to begin planning the first phase of the project. Funding could come from a $75-million transportation bond that’s up for a vote this fall.
