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Monthly Archives: March 2011
New Art Gallery Opens Friday on Hillsborough Street
Oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, glasswork, impressionism, and realism are just a few ways artists are expressing themselves at the Roundabout Art Collective (RAC) on Hillsborough Street. Susan Woodson, wife of NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson, helped form the … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events, South West Raleigh
Tagged Creative District, First Friday, Hillsborough Street, NC State, RAC, Roundabout Art Collective
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Morning View – Goodnight Raleigh
Great picture and post from our friends at Goodnight Raleigh. Wilmington Street is part of the Southwest Gateway into downtown and has a lot of potential for growth and development. “I think Wilmington St. has been overlooked with the revitalization … Continue reading
Posted in Good Info, South West Raleigh
Tagged Downtown Raleigh, Goodnight Raleigh, Raleigh, South Wilmington Street
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Mayberry Modernism on March 31
One of our North Carolina’s greatest secrets is that we have the third most Modernist houses than anywhere in the country. Do you want to learn more about the Triangle’s Modernist gems, many still glorious, some endangered, and some destroyed … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Good Info
Tagged Cameron Village, modernism, participation, real estate
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Councilor Baldwin on Goals, Gangs, and Gov 2.0
I got a chance to catch-up with one of Raleigh’s At-large City Councilors, Mary-Ann Baldwin, to let her know about our efforts for southwestraleigh.com. She agreed to provide an update on a few City Council topics. Councilor Baldwin brings a … Continue reading
Posted in City Council
Tagged budget, City Planning, Economic Development, gangs, gov 2.0, Innovation, Lightner Center, Raleigh, RPD, Sustainability Office, UDO
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Why neighborhoods matter
An article in Parade magazine last year captivated Charlene Willard, a community specialist in our Neighborhood Services Division. The article, “Meet the Neighbors,” explored the ways neighbors who once barely knew each other are forming supportive friendships. “In an age … Continue reading
Posted in Community Services
Tagged community, community building, Lovenheim, Meet the neighbors, neighborhood, sleepover
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Are you a fair enthusiast?
Do you visit the Fair multiple times each year because one trip just isn’t enough? When you overhear another fairgoer wondering where to find the decorated cakes on display, do you interrupt to give directions? Do you know the fastest way to get from the … Continue reading
Posted in Good Info, South West Raleigh, Uncategorized
Tagged ambassador, Folk Festival, NC State Fair, volunteer
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West Citizens Mapping out Future Growth
There is a meeting of the West Citizens Advisory Council (West CAC) on, March 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Powell Drive Community Center, 740 Powell Drive. Not sure if you live in the West CAC, check out the … Continue reading
Posted in CAC
Tagged City Planning, community, neighborhood, participation, public meeting, UDO, West CAC
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City Offering Compost Bin Sales in May
The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department will be offering compost bins for sale to the general public. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 7 at 4121 New Bern Avenue. The FreeGarden Earth … Continue reading
Landlord Training for March 23rd
We’ve talked previously about the PROP and rental registration, but what if you’re a new landlord, real estate agent, or property manager? Do you need a refresher on all the updates from the City of Raleigh? The landlord training program … Continue reading
Posted in Community Services, Events
Tagged landlord, North Carolina Real Estate Commission, PROP, Raleigh, real estate, rentals
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Centennial Campus Town Hall on Thursday (3/17)
A town hall meeting for Centennial Campus is scheduled for Thursday, March 17th at 1:30 pm. The town hall will be held in the Monteith Research Center (MRC) theater, room 136. The main items for discussion will be:
Posted in Events, South West Raleigh
Tagged Centennial Campus, community, Innovation Cafe, NC State, public meeting, Raleigh, town hall
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