County Government
Wake County Will Hire Transit Consultants
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Wake County officials will be hiring a transit consultant to create a new transit plan.
Development Beat
More Multi-family in Crabtree Valley; Two New Restaurants Coming to Glenwood Ave
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Permits were issued last week for Creekside at Crabtree, a massive multi-family development to be built behind the mall near the banks of Crabtree Creek. And First Watch plans five new restaurants in the area.
City Council
Council Roundup: Smooth Ride for Sandy Forks
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Raleigh City Councilors this week approved the final design for the Sandy Forks Road project, which will get started next year. Councilors also approved three additional road races and received a grant to plant trees in Chavis Park.
City Council
Parks Bond Headed for Nov. Ballot
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Raleigh City Councilors have approved placing a $91.8 million parks bond on the November ballot, but funding for a whitewater park still isn’t included.
Development Beat
Luxury Bowling for North Hills, No More Pizza Hut for Western Blvd.
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In this week’s development beat, we look at the ongoing efforts of the city to inform residents about the remapping process, the replacement of the former upscale-bowling spot Sparians and what happened to the Pizza Hut on Western Boulevard.
News
Central CAC Hears About Remapping Process, Social Network
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A local resident and an employee with the city’s Community Development Department last week presented information on the effects of the city’s remapping process, a new social network for neighbors and the redevelopment of the Stone Warehouse property.
News
Bail Bondsman Pleads His Case to Central CAC
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The Central Citizens Advisory Council in South Raleigh heard zoning requests for an under-construction luxury apartment building and an existing bail bonding office at its monthly meeting Monday.
County Government
Teacher Pay Sales Tax Vote Slated for Commission’s August Meeting
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After a contentious discussion about a potential sales tax referendum, Wake County Commissioners Monday decided to hold a vote in August to put the increase on the November ballot.
Editor's Notebook
Local Journalism Needs Your Support
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What would happen if you woke up Aug. 1 and Raleigh Public Record wasn’t here anymore? The Record needs your support.
City Council
Real Estate Sales Figures Climbing for Raleigh
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Real estate sales were way up fur June; and the debate over a new Hillsborough Street development has finally been settled by City Council, potentially opening the door for more projects that exceed suggested restrictions.
