Tag Archives: Tryon Road

Southwest Citizens to Vote on Z-26-12 Rezoning

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

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 →

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Will Lake Wheeler Road Get Needed Pedestrian Improvements?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

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 →

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History: Raleigh Municipal Airport

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Linda Edmisten

The planned community of Renaissance Park that is rising in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of South Wilmington Street and Tryon Road is located on the site of the Raleigh Municipal Airport that served this area during the early … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss The Lake Wheeler Road Charrette?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, neighbors, business owners, and city staff gathered at Peach Road Park to discuss the future of Lake Wheeler Road. The 1.2 mile stretch of road, South of I-40 and North of Tryon Road, had a … Continue reading →

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The Future of Lake Wheeler Road Charrette

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Can Lake Wheeler Road be downgraded from a Major Thoroughfare to a Minor Thoroughfare? Can the road corridor maintain it’s neighborhood character with future growth? Can it become a complete street, serving pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and public transportation? You can help … Continue reading →

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How the Housing and Transportation Bonds Impact Southwest Raleigh

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

A lot has been written about the upcoming housing and transportation bonds on the ballot next Tuesday, October 11, 2011. We’ve seen articles explaining the bonds and supporting the bonds all around Raleigh. (More here, here and here.) Before you … Continue reading →

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City Council Candidates Talk to Southwest Raleigh (forum notes)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Over 30 citizens gathered on the evening of Monday, September 26, 2011 for the Renaissance Park candidates forum. The event was focused on this years City Council election, happening on October 11, 2011. The Raleigh Public Record has a voter’s … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Park Candidates Forum Live Tweets

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

In case you weren’t able to attend the Renaissance Park candidates forum tonight, we were live tweeting from the event. Not on twitter? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. I will admit, it does take some skill to consolidate politicians … Continue reading →

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Southwest Citizens Celebrate, Strategize

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Committee (SWCAC) community on August 8, 2011, starting at 6:30pm, to celebrate some of our accomplishments over the last year—including one of the most popular neighborhood recognition awards winners: Bill Dumont, progress on the Tryon … Continue reading →

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Lake Wheeler / Trailwood Bus Route in Public Works on May 10

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

The Public Works Committee (Raleigh City Council) has the Lake Wheeler Road/Trailwood Hills Drive bus route on the agenda for May 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM. There were concerns from some citizens about changes to these routes that occurred at … Continue reading →

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