News
Capital Boulevard Corridor Could Get a Makeover
|
The city recently released a draft study to change the face of Capital Boulevard. Residents can comment on the draft through April 12.
News
Raleigh Taking Steps to Publish Open Source Data
|
The Council’s Technology Committee Tuesday listened to the next steps to make Raleigh an “open-source” city, including a possible publishing platform used by cities such as Austin and Chicago.
News
Fletcher Foundation Rezoning Moves Forward
|
The AJ Fletcher Foundation received the OK from the Planning Commission Tuesday to rezone a small piece of property in Glenwood South. The site plan for a large-scale development on Hillsborough Street will be reviewed by the city council next week.
City Council
Highrise Project Envisioned for Edison Phase 2
|
Developers for the Edison Project envision a 22-story mixed-use highrise for the second phase of the long-awaited project.
News
City Set to Break Ground on New Park at Falls Lake
|
City officials will break ground this summer on a new 600-acre park that will feature five miles of mountain biking trails, a classroom, disc golf, picnic shelters and other amenities. The “metro” Forest Ridge Park is expected to draw visitors from around the Triangle.
ad
Oak City Bard Brawl April 10
|
Come one, come all! Six bards will be spinning yarns a special “Oak City Bard Brawl” competition hosted by WUNC’s Frank Stasio. The storytelling throwdown is a fundraiser for the Raleigh Public Record and will coincide with the news site’s launch of a books section featuring North Carolina authors and books.
City Council
Recession and Water Conservation Costing Wake Municipalities
|
Zebulon tried and failed this week to strike a deal with Raleigh over the growing burden of its water merger debt costs.
News
Dems Strategy for Improving Student Assignment is Long-term
|
Democrats have shown clear frustration along the way, as the new controlled-choice assignment plan has gradually become a reality for Wake County. We take a look at how and when they envision changes playing out.
City Council
Council Roundup: RPD Wants Cameras on Glenwood South
|
The City Council Tuesday approved an application for grant funding so police can add surveillance cameras to Glenwood Avenue. In other business, a historic overlay district was put on hold again and South Raleigh has a new cultural designation.
City Council
More Bike Lanes Coming to Hillsborough Street
|
The City Council Tuesday approved a plan to add more bike lanes on Hillsborough Street near the Woodburn Road and Park Avenue intersection.
