News
Council Committee Split on Housing Project for Artists
|
Developers want to turn a Southeast Raleigh warehouse into an affordable housing community for artists, but councilors are unsure if a private sale is best.
News
Planning Commission Approves 86-Foot Building for Hillsborough Street
|
A controversial project on Hillsborough Street was given the OK by Planning Commissioners this week, but still needs City Council approval.
News
Food Trucks One Step Closer to Downtown
|
The Raleigh Planning Commission Tuesday approved changes to the food truck ordinance that will allow the trucks to operate downtown.
City Council
Backyard Cottage Debate Continues
|
Councilors and residents debate how to include backyard cottages in the city’s new zoning code. Some say they’ll cause problems while others argue it’s another housing option for Raleigh.
County Government
Transit Tax: The Elephant in the Room for Wake Commission
|
Voters in Orange County recently agreed to spend an extra half-cent on sales tax for increased transit options. Now that both Durham and Orange Counties have passed the plan, what’s next for Wake County?
City Council
Council Roundup: Honeycutt Greenway Decision Delayed
|
Councilors Tuesday stalled a decision on the Honeycutt Greenway, but approved an Oakwood cell phone tower, funding for an affordable housing project and changes to garbage can laws.
County Government
Commission Chair Paul Coble Delivers State of the County
|
Wake County Commission Chair Paul Coble delivered the annual State of the County address Monday. Here is the text of his speech.
County Government
YWCA to be Used for Future School
|
Wake County Commissioners Monday approved the school district’s purchase of the former YWCA to be used in the future as a school.
News
Rezoning Raises Questions of Heat Island Effect
|
A rezoning approved by the Planning Commission this week resulted in a brief discussion about the heat island effect. In other business, Planning Commissioners approved a site plan for a new Southeast Raleigh gas station.
News
SouthLight and Neighborhood Reach Agreement
|
SouthLight will build a 16-bedroom affordable housing facility in South Raleigh after months of disagreement with neighbors.
