The Council Record

City Councilors met last week to discuss a number of issues, including a new Arts Plan, a few text changes and rezonings plus and the all-important issue of shortening the names of one of its committees.

Development Beat: Renovation Roundup

On today’s Development Beat, we take a look at some recently permitted renovation projects, including an extensive job at Meredith College, a new home for a laser and skin care center and the renovation of a top-tier pizza restaurant.

City Council Agenda Preview

In our agenda preview for the February 2 City Council meeting, we take a look at some contract awards, some rezoning cases and a big change to street parking on Martin between Blount and Person.

Development Beat: Historic Overlay

Rezoning case Z-2-16 would designate the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood in central Raleigh as a Historic Overlay District. Located off Glenwood Avenue near Fred Fletcher Park, the neighborhood traces its roots back to the early 20th century.