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Smaller Sites Now Subject to More Stringent Stormwater Regulations
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Over the last 15 years, Raleigh has done much to improve upon the stormwater runoff problems generated by new developments, but it wasn’t until last November that they began regulating the impact of smaller, residential projects.
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Five Things to Look Out For at this Week’s City Council Meeting
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This is the first edition of a new bimonthly feature where will we take a look at a selection of some of the most interesting (or least boring: take your pick) items set for discussion at the upcoming City Council Meeting. It differs slightly from our old “Council Agenda Preview” in that it’s less comprehensive and won’t examine every single item on the Council’s oft-lengthy agenda.
Affordable Housing: Only 90s Kids Will Remember This Edition: In the final years of the 20th century, Episcopal Housing Partners developed two affordable apartment complexes within Raleigh: Fox Haven, which has 32 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom apartments and rents ranging from $690 per month to $865 per month & Walnut Woods, which has 33 two-bedroom apartments renting for $700 per month and three three-bedroom units renting for $775 per month. The City of Raleigh provided “gap financing” for both these projects in the form of second mortgages; $256,000 for Walnut Woods and $500,000 for Fox Haven. Without getting two far into the weeds, the owners want to preserve the properties as affordable, and will be selling them to a nonprofit; the City will reduce the interest rate on both mortgages to zero and everyone will presumably live happily & affordably ever after. City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on this issue later today.
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Development Beat: Moving Day Monday
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Starting next week, the Development Beat will become a part of the ITBInsider network! Plus, a few other changes are in store for nobody’s favorite Raleigh-related construction column.
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Development Beat: Permit Party
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Nearly a year after it was destroyed in a fire, the Sushi Nine restaurant on Western Boulevard will begin rebuilding. Plus, the Jerusalem Bakery & Grocery at the Avent Ferry Shopping Center is expanding, and Deke’s Grill at the Brier Creek Country Club will be adding a new dining area.
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Development Beat: Teardown Thursday
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The Velvet Cloak Inn on Hillsborough Street and Safari Auto Works on Poole Road were both permitted for demolition last week.
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Development Beat: Permit Party
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Permits have been issued for Raleigh’s second location of the burger chain Bad Daddy’s, which will be located in the North Raleigh Olive Park shopping Center. Plus: parking lot repairs for Cameron Village and a kitchen renovation for Chilango Tacos & Grill on New Hope Church Road.
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Development Beat: Major Work Wednesday
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We take a look at some plans to add a new porch and a second-story addition to a 1915 bungalow in the historic Oakwood section of downtown Raleigh.
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Development Beat: Teardown Tuesday
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We take a quick look at the very recent demolition of the “Crabshack” at the Crabtree Valley Swim Club.
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Development Beat: Mind Your Manors Monday
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We take a look at the last two week’s new home and home renovation projects in and around the City of Oaks. Plus: a report on all the home sales during that period.
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Development Beat: A New Use For The Old Rex II: The Rexening
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The Old Rex Hospital site at the intersection of Wade and St. Mary’s has officially been put up for sale, and the state is seeking a buyer who will transform the former hospital campus into a state-of-the-art mixed-use development.
