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Category Archives: Raleigh Planning
Parks in the Creative District: System Plan Visioning Sessions
The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is in the middle of developing a new System Plan to help shape the city’s parks, greenways and programs over the next 20 years. The next step in the process is to … Continue reading
Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities
Guest post by Raleigh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission The City of Raleigh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be hosting a Triangle Bicycle & Pedestrian Workshop on Friday, March 22 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Raleigh … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Raleigh Planning, Transportation
Tagged BPAC, community, Creative District, Downtown Raleigh, NCDOT, pedestrian, Raleigh Convention Center
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North Carolina’s Inaugural Bike Summit
North Carolina’s inaugural Bike Summit is right around the corner and we want you to see you there! Registration is $65 per person, which includes admission and light breakfast for both days and lunch on Friday. The agenda holds something … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Raleigh Planning
Tagged bike summit, Creative District, McKimmon Center
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Is Density Good for Raleigh? Join the conversation…
Join WakeUp Wake County on September 10 for a fun and thoughtful WakeUP After 5 event to talk with development experts to understand how Raleigh’s new development code (the UDO) can affect re-development in urbanizing Raleigh. They’ll share perspectives on … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Raleigh Planning
Tagged density, growth, participation, Stormwater, UDO, wake county, WakeUp After 5
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Can You Design the Ultimate Party Pad Under the New UDO?
Guest post by Linda Watson, Glenwood CAC. Join the Glenwood Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) for a special meeting on August 27th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. It’s an “Extreme Design Contest” focused on highlighting your knowledge of the new Unified … Continue reading
Posted in CAC, Raleigh Planning
Tagged City Planning, community building, Creative District, Glenwood Ave, Glenwood CAC, neighborhood, participation, public meeting, UDO
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Urban Design Lunch Forum – Housing in the 21st Century
Guest post by City of Raleigh Planning and Development Join City of Raleigh Planning and Development at the Urban Design Center (UDC), 133 Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. for a … Continue reading
Posted in Raleigh Planning
Tagged design, housing, lunch and learn, UDC, Urban Design Center
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Southwest Citizens to Vote on Z-26-12 Rezoning
Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC) with newly elected co-chairs, Connie Crumpler and Anthony McLeod, as they review the rezoning petition for Z-26-12. The rezoning involves 1.71 acres near the intersection of Lake Wheeler Road and Tryon Road. Chad … Continue reading
Posted in CAC, Raleigh Planning
Tagged City Planning, community, Lake Wheeler Road, neighborhood, participation, Peach Road Park, Poyner Spruill, public meeting, Raleigh, rezoning, SWCAC, Tryon Road, Z-26-12
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Will Lake Wheeler Road Get Needed Pedestrian Improvements?
The debate on improving Lake Wheeler Road continues. At the most recent public meeting for the Lake Wheeler Road improvement project held on March 28, citizens worked with City staff to provide feedback and hash out concerns about the improvements … Continue reading
Blue Ridge Road Corridor Design Charrette’s
Guest post by Trisha L. Hasch, MUP, Urban Planner and Project Manager – City of Raleigh If you were able to attend, thank you for your participation in the Blue Ridge Road Corridor Kick-off Meeting held at the Urban Design … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Events, Raleigh Planning, South West Raleigh
Tagged Blue Ridge Road, Boylan Heights, charrette, Creative District, NC Art Museum, NC State Fair, Rex Healthcare
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Urban Design Lunch Forum – January 25
Guest post by Raleigh Urban Design Center Please join us at the Urban Design Center (UDC) at 133 Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh, 12 Noon – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25 for the following presentation: How Streets Influence Urban Form … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Raleigh Planning
Tagged City Planning, Creative District, Dwane Jones, Ken Bowers, participation, Raleigh, streets, UDC, Urban Design Center
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