News
Downtown Parking Rates Will Increase Sept. 30
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Visitors to the heart of downtown will have to shell out an additional quarter per hour as of Sept. 30.
News
No Affordable Housing Tax Credits Kills Davie Street Development
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With developers unable to get the tax credits needed to build an affordable housing project, the Stone’s Warehouse property will go out for bid.
City Council
City of Oaks Foundation Exec. Director Contract Extended
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City Councilors Tuesday approved a contract extension for the executive director for the City of Oaks Foundation that will take the nonprofit into financial independence.
City Council
Bike Law Changes Proposed to Avoid Dangers of Getting “Doored”
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Council roundup: The Planning Commission is taking over the work of the Passenger Rail Task Force and Raleigh’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission proposes changes to the City Code of Ordinances.
News
Homeless Advocates Want Permanent Space
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Homeless advocates said Monday they want to continue to use Moore Square as a place to distribute food and would like a permanent shelter.
City Council
City Will Purchase Charter Square Property Back from Failed Developer
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The City of Raleigh will repurchase property it sold to the original Charter Square developers and resell a portion to the project’s new investors.
Environment
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve Nears Redevelopment Phase
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Purchased by the City of Raleigh almost 20 years ago, the city expects to begin bidding out phase I of the construction redevelopment process this November, with work slated to begin early next year.
News
Hotel Coming to Hillsborough Street Across from Bell Tower
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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.
County Government
County Library Construction Getting Back on Track
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After review by the County Commission this week, no changes have been made to the county’s list of upcoming projects. Some projects will now move forward now that Commissioners say the worst of the recession is over and revenue is getting back on track.
City Council
Councilors to Review City Manager Candidates
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City Councilors will narrow down the top 10 candidates to their top five in closed session meetings this week.
