Development Beat
Development Beat on Hillsborough Street
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In this week’s development beat, more construction, and controversy, from Hillsborough Street, along with changes at Crabtree Valley Mall and the Cardinal Club.
News
Bus Fare Increases planned in 2014 and 2016
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After holding steady for about eight years, CAT and TTA are expected to increase bus fares to cover increased operating costs and service improvements.
News
Breaking Down the Sign Rules Debate
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Competing claims about the city’s sign ordinance—some say Raleigh needs new rules for signs in windows, others say the current policy is too strict—have sparked a debate in city hall. Raleigh City Council members are creating a new task force to come up with new rules for window signs.
Oak City Portraits
Midtown Park Opens
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Music, fashion shows, free samples and more drew crowds to North Hills this Saturday and Sunday to mark the opening of a new park and performance space.
Bump 'n Bounce
Development Beat: New Apartments Approved for Hillsborough
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Planning Commission members this week approved a controversial seven-story apartment building for Hillsborough Street and a new middle school for North Raleigh. Rex hospital and Wake Tech’s north campus are expanding, and a Taco Bell is getting some repairs.
Oak City Portraits
Early Voting
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Some residents and campaigners turned out Thursday at the Wake County Board of Elections Office for the first day of Early Voting.
2014 Elections
Early Voting Begins Today for Primary Election
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Early voting begins Thursday for the May 6 Primary Election.
News
Dixie Trail to Get Sharrows, Not Bike Lanes
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Members of Raleigh Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission this week approved new sharrows, or shared-lane markings, for Dixie Trail.
Development Beat
More Inpatient Beds for Kids at Holly Hill Hospital
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This week on the Development Beat: More beds at Holly Hill; pastries will compete with health food for downtown snacking; and no big blow-up dancing guys for a used car lot on Glenwood Avenue.
City Council
Council Roundup: Fiber for Raleigh
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City Councilors Tuesday voted to bring AT&T’s ultra-fast Internet service to Raleigh. They also agreed move ahead on the development of the Raleigh Arts Plan, and approved the City Manager’s organizational realignment plans.
