News
Mayor will not run again
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Longtime Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker will not run for re-election this fall. Meeker made the announcement at a Tuesday morning press conference, creating an open field for this fall’s election.
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The Future of Raleigh’s Water
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The city is looking at everything from replacing leaky pipes and promoting water conservation to building a new reservoir to address the shortfall. No matter what solution or combination of solutions city officials choose, most will mean higher water bills in the years to come.
Getting to know your UDO
UDO Day 14: Making the transition
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While some people are content living in the hustle and bustle of a mixed-use district, others – primarily in residential districts – prefer a buffer between their backyards and higher density. Transitions must be used when a mixed-use district is within 50 feet of a boundary of residential district.
Oak City Portraits
Tax Day Delay
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Neil Myers, left, and Bob Marnell, right, both of Raleigh, along with the statue of George Washington listen to speakers at the Tax Day rally April 15. The North Carolina Department of Revenue will waive late filing and late payment penalties for taxpayers who are unable to file their return or pay their tax because of the storm.
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Mapping Raleigh Tornado Damage
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Estimates from the city put the cost of the damage done by the April 16 tornado at just more than $115 million. More than 2,500 homes and businesses were damaged when the EF3 tornado swept through Raleigh. See a property-by-property map of the damage.
Getting to know your UDO
UDO Day 13: On the front. Frontages
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We see frontages every day, but never seem to give them much thought. A frontage is the way a building addresses the street, including how close it is to the road, if it has landscaping and where the parking is located.
News
Radio, what? Smartphones, Social Media Used for Tornado Info
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While battery-operated radios are recommended by all emergency services for use during a major storm, a smartphone with access to Facebook and Twitter helped many Raleighites get information during Saturday’s tornado.
Oak City Portraits
Kimbrell Horse
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A horse tour cruises down Fayetteville Street on a Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Christie Starnes.
Business
Earp’s Seafood will Rebuild
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Saturday’s tornado destroyed Earp’s Seafood Market, a South Saunders Street landmark for more than 40 years. The family said this week they will rebuild.
Getting to know your UDO
UDO Day 12: My, What a Tall Building You Have
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Currently, there are no hard and fast rules that dictate the maximum height of a building in a particular area. The larger the lot, the taller the building could be. The UDO would change all of that, by giving each mixed-use district a height designation.
