For some Raleigh properties, development is a puzzle with missing pieces. A Raleigh “hackathon” recently debated ways to bring all the pieces and players together. Continue Reading →
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Bike, Pedestrian Funding from State at Risk
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A bill in the House and a companion provision in the Senate budget could eliminate state funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects. HB 817 replaces the equity formula, which has been in place since the 1980s, said Raleigh’s Transportation Manager Eric Lamb. The original formula distributed money in equal parts across the state — regardless of traffic or population. Continue Reading →
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Council Roundup: Falls Lake Watershed Project Approved
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City Council members Tuesday approved the Life Time Fitness project planned for the Falls Lake watershed this week. Councilors also got an update on the Union Station plan and the Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative. Continue Reading →
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City Workers Argue for Higher Raises in Next Year’s Budget
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Councilors heard from city employees Tuesday night at its budget hearing. They argued for better raises for employees in next year’s budget. People also spoke about the need for better upkeep of the Moore Square bus station, more public transit and continued support for social service organizations. Continue Reading →
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Fourth Floor Approved for Citrix Building
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Raleigh City Council members approved a fourth-floor addition for the new Citrix building, but a reduced parking request was nixed. Continue Reading →
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Hackathon Looks at Empty Spaces Downtown
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A group of architects and developers are hosting a “hackathon” this week to tackle questions about what to do with vacant or unused space in downtown. Photo by kakissell. Continue Reading →
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New Bern Ave. Top Pick for Expanded Bus Service
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City officials want to expand bus service throughout Raleigh, but city staff think they should start with New Bern Avenue. Continue Reading →
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The State of Parking in Downtown Raleigh
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Parking in downtown Raleigh has changed a lot since the city installed on-street meters in 2010. We sat down with Parking Administrator Gordon Dash to find out how things are going, answer some frequently asked questions and find out what’s new. Continue Reading →
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Lifetime Fitness Approved for Watershed Property
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A Council committee this week approved a rezoning application that would allow an athletic facility in the watershed. Continue Reading →
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Superintendent Finalists Make Their Cases
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Three finalists vying to fill the vacant top spot at the Wake County school system met last night for a public forum. They spoke about magnet schools, bullying and the divisive politics affecting the Wake County School board. Continue Reading →