Raleigh Planning | SouthWestRaleigh

Visioning Raleigh’s Southern Gateway

Mar 21, 2017 | Government, Neighborhoods, News, Raleigh Planning

By Anthony McLeod – Entering Raleigh from the Southern Gateway gives one of the most picturesque views of our iconic downtown skyline and sets the stage for many travelers that are coming to the city on a daily basis or for the first time. The most heavily...

Development and Citizen Engagement: Who Leads Community Input in Rezonings?

Mar 3, 2017 | CAC, City Council, Community Services, Neighborhoods, News, Raleigh Planning, Vision

By Clodagh Bastian – Raleigh’s Citizen Engagement Task Force is nearing its deadline for recommendations to City Council this month. The group’s mission is to flesh out what citizen engagement means and how community-municipality dialog can be improved, but one...

Focus on Affordable Housing and Transit at WakeUP Wake County Annual Meeting

Jan 26, 2017 | Community Services, Economic Development, Raleigh Planning, Vision

By Karen Rindge – Rapid growth and urbanization in Wake County have brought opportunity, but have also affected land values and rents. A rising number families spend more than 30% of income on housing prompting growing concern about the need for housing that’s...

SouthWestRaleigh Real Estate

Jan 2, 2017 | Business, Good Info, Neighborhoods, Raleigh Planning

SouthWestRaleigh Real Estate Raleigh’s population has mushroomed over the last few years, making us the third fastest growing metro region in the country (TBJ). New construction, infill, and growing density requirements are reshaping the real estate market...

The Home stretch for Sierra Lineberry Park Planning

Aug 25, 2014 | Parks & Rec, Raleigh Planning, South West Raleigh

Guest post Matthew Keough (City of Raleigh) The Sierra Lineberry master park plan is ready for public review and the final meetings with City Council and the Parks and Rec board have been scheduled. The proposed master park plan is now available for public review,...

Sierra-Lineberry Park Concept Revealed at Public Workshop

May 17, 2014 | Parks & Rec, Raleigh Planning, South West Raleigh

Guest post Matthew Keough (City of Raleigh) After nearly a year of study and public facilitation, a Preferred Park Plan Concept is to be revealed at the upcoming Sierra Lineberry Park Master Plan Public Workshop on May 20, 2014. At their most recent meeting, the...