tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60682036602467859052011-07-26T23:14:28.452-04:00Community SCALE is coalition of residents in Raleigh's established neighborhoods who are working together to advocate for the kind of development in our communities that respects the existing built environment, the natural environment, and the history of individual neighborhoods.Community SCALEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05673749985169278199noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068203660246785905.post-1381374270164518902011-06-28T15:11:00.001-04:002011-07-24T10:44:23.121-04:00

Point of View | June 21, 2011 | newsobserver.com A new model for Raleigh neighborhoods BY PHILIP LETSINGER Tags: news | opinion - editorial | point of view RALEIGH -- The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) currently under review is the proposed tool to implement goals and policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Raleigh. As a resident of one of Raleigh's longer established

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The UDO Consolidated Draft is now available at: http://1.usa.gov/eAoSWA Let the conversations begin at http://bit.ly/eAzZQx. How to use RaleighUDO.com to review and comment on the Draft: If you have not created an account yet, just go to http://RaleighUDO.com and click "Create new account" in the "User Login" block in the left sidebar. When I approve your account, I will assign you the role

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A dedicated resource has been developed for review of the UDO. Please help spread the word. The schedule has only allocated two months for the public's review of the initial draft of the UDO. Read more at … http://raleighudo.com/content/udo-help-wanted Get involved with UDO -- what we decide this spring will shape Raleigh's future.

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THIS JUST IN -- from the City of Raleigh Planning Department - - - - Learn and ask questions about the Public Review Draft Unified Development Ordinance Three meeting times to choose from— SAME MEETING, DIFFERENT TIMES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Wednesday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 East South St. Consultant’s

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** Please forward widely ** Please contact your Raleigh City Councilors TODAY and ask them to vote for further study of the NC4 hybrid alignment tomorrow at 1pm because it combines the benign elements of NC1, NC2, and NC3 to minimize impacts homes and businesses, and creates a fully grade-separated facility for safety, efficiency, and local connectivity. Please see the link below which shows an

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UPDATE: Five Points CAC Meeting Posted by: Philip W Poe Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:30 pm (PDT) Click here to view the final agenda for the August 26th Five Points CAC meeting. To increase the seating capacity, the meeting has been moved from the Garris Building in Fletcher Park to Our Savior Lutheran Church on Glenwood Avenue. Click here [http://fivepointscac.org/category/topic/high-speed-rail] to

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Raleigh's New Development Code Public meetings. The consultant team that the city hired to re-write the code will host three learning and review sessions on the Diagnostic and Coding Approach report: * Monday, March 15:12-2 p.m. o All Saints Chapel, 110 S. East Street * Monday March 15: 6-8 p.m. o Progress Energy Center Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E. South Street *

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Tell us your drafty house story! You could be the one lucky Raleigh homeowner that wins a free home energy audit (a $350-500 value) from Preservation NC, the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission, and Home Performance NC. Visit PreservationNC.org/EnergyAudit Entries accepted through March 31st — hurry! Do you ever feel like you're heating and cooling the entire neighborhood? Don't know how

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The City of Raleigh is revamping its development code in the form of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO seeks to translate Raleigh’s goals and aspirations for the built environment, as set forth in the recently adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan, into clear code standards that produce a predictable built form. Applying the right rules in the right places is essential for success.The

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From the City of Raleigh:Official Agenda – July 14, 2009, 9:00 AMCity of Raleigh Planning CommissionRoom 201, City Council Chambers, Avery Upchurch Municipal ComplexINVOCATIONOLD BUSINESSA. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT1. 2030 Comprehensive Plan – June 23, 2009 Meeting2. 2030 Comprehensive Plan – July 7, 2009 MeetingB. 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 23,

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June 23, 2009 AgendaAgenda for the Planning Commission special Committee of the Whole meeting to continue their review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. June 23, 2009, Raleigh Municipal Building City Council Chambers, Room 201, immediately following the regularly scheduled PC meeting (approximately 10:45 a.m.).PLANNING COMMISSION’SCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDAJune 23, 2009 – Immediately following

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The Committee of the Whole (of the Raleigh Planning Commission) review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan continues on June 23rd. Details of this meeting follow. June 23, 2009The Planning Commission has scheduled a special Committee of the Whole meeting to continue their review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.June 23, 2009 Raleigh Municipal Building City Council Chambers Room 201 immediately following

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The City of Raleigh posts this notice. PLANNING COMMISSION’S COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA June 9, 2009 – Immediately following Planning Commission Room 201 – Municipal Building The following items will be discussed in the order in which they appear on this agenda, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman. • CP-1-09 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan

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Raleigh Planning Department posts the following information on the Comp Plan:The Public Hearing DraftThe City of Raleigh is pleased to announce the availability of the Public Hearing Draft of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This is a complete draft that incorporates changes resulting from the public input period through January 31. The draft will be presented to the City Council and Planning

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We are providing this info on behalf of CAFT:On behalf of the Capital Area Friends of Transit coalition, I invite you to attend this informative meeting, hosted by Mayor Charles Meeker, on plans for transit in Wake County. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and Triangle Transit will provide an overview of transit plans recently approved by CAMPO. Legislators will update

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Invitation from City of Raleigh:Emerging Challenges to Suburban Communities in the 21st CenturyMarch 11, 20096:00 p.m. check in and registration6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. programThe Progress Energy Center for the Performing ArtsFletcher Opera Theater, Downtown Raleigh, NCFree and Open to the PublicPlease register to attend.Starting in the 1940s and then accelerating in the 1980s, Raleigh developed as a

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The City of Raleigh Department of Planning and NCSU College of Design invite you to a Public Lecture, this Friday at 5:30, City Council Chambers. PUBLIC LECTUREUrban Life: Design for ChangeFriday, February 20, 20095:30 to 6:30 p.m.Raleigh Municipal BuildingCouncil Chamber222 West Hargett StreetPresented by:NC State University College of Design andCity of Raleigh Department of City PlanningThree

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This is the link to the draft comprehensive plan. Note that the deadline for submitting comments to the draft Comprehensive Plan has been extended to February 28, 2009. All comments received by January 31, 2009 will be considered as part of the revised draft for the March 2009 Public Hearing. Comments received after January 31, 2009 will be documented and presented at the March 2009 Public

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Please be aware of issues that may affect your neighborhood at these public meetings. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDAThe Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.Location: Room 201, City Council Chambers, Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street, Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, Raleigh, North Carolina. For information call

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24th Annual Emerging Issues Forum "The Good Growth State"February 9&10, 2009Due to high demand, registration for the 2009 Emerging Issues Forum, North Carolina: the Good Growth State, is full. But you can join this exciting, informative event online! Growth is the focus of the forum, and there will be several interesting speakers helping us grapple with the challenges of growth statewide.

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The link to the draft proposal and public comment portal: http://tinyurl.com/555y9uPlease note that comments are due by January 31st. This is last week to review and comment on the way growth is planned for the next 20 years in Raleigh. Be sure to review relevant sections and the map. Comments are enabled on the interactive map.

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According to the agenda, the following items are pending in Committee -- items that are shown in bold print will be discussed during the meeting. The other items are still hanging on for the ride. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDAThe Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.Location: Room 201, City Council Chambers, Raleigh Municipal Building,

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Practical Strategies for Historic PreservationMaintaining Raleigh's unique community character is a hot topic in our city. Reasonable people can disagree about what our priorities ought to be and how best to achieve them, but the public discourse doesn't need to be contentious. Bill Schmickle, author of The Politics of Historic Districts: A Primer for Grassroots Preservation, will share his North

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You are invited to the Raleigh 2030 Comprehensive Plan Rollout & Open House the evening of December 3rd, and also the Final Rollout Public Meetings on either January 13th, 14th, or 15th.Over the past year, the City of Raleigh's Planning Department has been working on the new Comprehensive Plan, which will shape the way that Raleigh grows over the next 22 years. Come see the result of this

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A Property Owner's Guide to Historic Tax CreditsDavid Christenbury, NC State Historic Preservation OfficeBecky Holton, Self-Help, Inc.David Maurer, AIA, Maurer Architecture, PALocal property owners, who share their experience using the tax creditsDid you know that there are financial incentives available for the renovation of historic property? Join us for a free public lecture to learn more

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Five Points CAC meetingWHEN: Wednesday, November 12 @ 7:30 PM WHERE: 820 Clay Street – Garris Building – Fletcher Park AGENDA: http://fivepointscac.org/files/pdf/fivepoints-agenda-nov-2008.pdf The initial draft of the new Comprehensive Plan will be released on December 3rd. It’s really important for our community to get organized for the review this document, in detail, over the next 2 or 3

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Neighbors,Please join us for the fourth event in the Community Conversations series.A Property Owner's Guide to Historic Tax CreditsDavid Christenbury, NC State Historic Preservation OfficeBecky Holton, Self-Help, Inc.David Maurer, AIA, Maurer Architecture, PALocal property owners, who share their experience using the tax creditsDid you know that there are financial incentives available for the

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You are invited to the Raleigh 2030 Comprehensive Plan Rollout & Open House the evening of December 3rd, and also the Final Rollout Public Meetings on either January 13th, 14th, or 15th.Over the past year, the City of Raleigh's Planning Department has been working on the new Comprehensive Plan, which will shape the way that Raleigh grows over the next 22 years. Come see the result of this

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Raleigh SCALE members are invited to attend. SAVE the date and join the South Park - East Raleigh Neighborhood Association (SPERNA) History and Education Programat its kick off event on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 12:00 - 4:00.Please see the attached flyer,designed as a studio project with NCSU graphic design students,for the program.We hope that you bring your families and enjoy the day

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FOR PRESERVATION’S SAKE!The Latta House Foundation, its supporters and the community of Oberlin Village realize that change is inevitable. We have learned to take the bitter with the sweet. We can appreciate the diversity and opportunities it may bring, but not at the expense of completely losing our history and character of our community. We urge you to attend Raleigh’s City Council meeting

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We are posting this event for WakeUp! Wake CountyMore information can be found at http://wakeupwakecounty.com/cms/.WAKEUP ANNUAL MTG OCT 2, - ELECTIONS & GROWTH DECISION 2008!What will the local and state elections mean for dealing with growth issues in our communities? Like paying for high quality schools, planning a regional transit system, or planning for long-term water supply? Come hear

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The Economic Benefits of Community CharacterDonovan Rypkema, Place Economics, Inc.andPratt Cassity, University of Georgia Center for Urban Design and PreservationPlease join us for the third event in the Community Conversations series.Our community character (the physical, natural, social and cultural elements of our city and its neighborhoods) and the strength of our economy are what

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From the N&O:VOTES COMING UP ON RALEIGH PROPOSALSTwo historic areas in Raleigh are the subjects of votes this week.Today, residents of the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood across from Fletcher Park near downtown will be watching how Wake County commissioners vote on the George's Mews apartment proposal. Many residents oppose an effort to convert the 26-unit complex into low-income housing,

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Two not-to-be-missed nationally recognized speakers together in one unique event!The Economic Benefits of Community CharacterDonovan Rypkema, Place Economics, Inc.andPratt Cassity, University of Georgia Center for Urban Design and PreservationPlease join us for the third event in the Community Conversations series.Our community character (the physical, natural, social and cultural elements of our

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The following agenda is supplied by the City of Raleigh. Raleigh SCALE is invited and encouraged to attend. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDAThe Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.Location: Room 201, City Council Chambers, Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street, Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, Raleigh, North Carolina. For

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We’ll be celebrating the “70s” – the relocation and renovation of the 1874 All Saints Chapel and the start of Myrick Howard’s career at PNC in 1978! Enjoy a reception at the newly restored All Saints Chapel. Afterwards, enjoy dinner downtown at one of our sponsoring restaurants listed below, offering a buy one entrée, get one free opportunity. (At the event you’ll receive a voucher to use at the

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IMPORTANT:Community SCALE of Raleigh is holding an all neighborhoods meeting to kick off our action plan and get neighbors up to date on city events. See the end of this memo for the agenda. Meeting overview:The expedited NCOD process has been approved by City Council, and Travis Crane of Planning will get us up to date on that. Community SCALE's message document is complete, and we will discuss

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SCALE supports this NCOD. Notes to the City Council and Mayor, and/or attendance at the meeting, are needed. A. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE1. TC-4-08 - Neighborhood Conservation Overlay DistrictThe Committee recommends upholding the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of TC-4-08 as outlined in CR #11209 with the following changes:a. In paragraph

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You are invited to attend the upcoming forum on transit in Wake County, titled "Transit: Is Wake County Ready for It?" on Thursday, June 26, at NCSU's McKimmon Center from 7pm - 9:30pm. The keynote speaker for the forum will be Carol Coletta, CEO of CEOs for Cities and host of Smart City Radio. We will also hear from Keith Parker with Charlotte's CATS system, and a panel discussion of local

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NCOD on the agenda for this meeting. Neighborhood support needed.1:00 P.M., TUESDAY / JUNE 17, 2008 / THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. . .D. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION1. The Planning Commission recommendations on the following items were unanimous. The Council may wish to consider these items in the same manner as items on the consent agenda. Items marked with one asterisk (*)

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Community ConversationsPlease join us for the second event in the Community Conversations series.Monday, June 23, 2008 7:00-9:00 PMDonovan Rypkema, Place EconomicsHistoric Preservation and Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable development is crucial to our future economic competitiveness, but it isn't just about green gadgets or carbon footprints. True sustainability is economic and cultural, as

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The City of Raleigh will hold two downtown stakeholder workshops on June 4th and June 11th. Invitees are encouraged to attend both of the workshops. During the first workshop (June 4th), stakeholders will brainstorm the essential elements for a vision statement that defines Downtown Raleigh in 2030.Please contact Dan Douglas (807-8441-daniel.douglas@ci.raleigh.nc.us) or Trisha Hasch (907-8480-

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The following meetings are directly related to residential infill redevelopment. We hope you can make one or more of these valuable opportunities for input.. . .UNIVERSITY PARK CAC:Tues night, May 27, 7:30 pmJaycee Center / Wade Ave.Univ Park has a lot-division case pending in Comprehensive Planning Committee on Wed morning.. . .COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS:Wed night, May 28, 7:00-9:00 pmSt.

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We received the following announcement from Travis Crane, who is heading up the Planning Dept. Infill Study. This is for the second of three Public Meetings. They plan to make their recommendations to City Council in July. It is vitally important that residents are represented. This is the most important meeting to attend at City Hall on this issue.: : : : : : : : : : : : : :Our next residential

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Community ConversationsPlease join us for the first event in the Community Conversations series.Wednesday, May 28, 20087:00-9:00 PMAdrian Scott Fine, National Trust for Historic PreservationTeardowns: Finding the Right BalanceCities and towns across the country are wrestling with finding the appropriate response to infill issues.Hear about how the market is affecting the debate, the responses

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SAVE THE DATEPreservation and Redevelopment of the American City: The Charleston Experience, April 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Longview Center, in downtown RaleighCharleston is recognized as one of the most livable and progressive cities in the United States. Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., will share his insight into the role of public leadership in historic preservation and community

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Upcoming City Council and Zoning Hearing / April 15Zoning hearing agendapending cases information:city council 4/15 agenda-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Comprehensive Plan / April 21 / CharetteThe Raleigh Planning Department, knee-deep into writing a new comprehensive plan, is open to our biggest, baddest, baldest ideas for fashioning a great 21st

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From Raleigh City Planning:Department of City Planning to Host Meeting Regarding Residential Infill The Department of City Planning will host a public meeting to discuss residential infill construction. The public meeting will reveal the results of a six-month study of residential demolition and reconstruction. The study was authorized by City Council in July of 2007, and examines residential

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It is very important to have members of the public participating in the Comprehensive Plan workshops next week. There are three days of evening workshops that break into smaller discussion groups. The topics are:Affordable HousingGreen CityEconomic Prosperity & EquityGrowing Successful NeighborhoodsGrowth ManagementLand Use & Transportation Several of these topics are relevant to members of SCALE

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From the Raleigh Planning Department website:Neighborhood Infill IssuesStatus: A special joint City Council and Planning Commission public hearing will be held on March 18th at 6:30pm to receive public input on proposed revisions to the process of establishing Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts (NCODs). The hearing will be held in the Council Chamber, Room 201, 222 West Hargett Street,

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A new "coalition for stronger neighborhoods" has circulated the following update:We urge you to email city council and ask that they not appoint a task force. Infill construction is NOT a major issue and the NCOD changes adequately address the issue.Second, Community Scale, a vocal special interest group, is pushing for more laws, rules and regulations that will limit your property rights, your

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SCALE is posting the link to an online petition where Raleigh residents can register their concern. The city council needs to hear from all neighborhoods who are experiencing problems. The link is to available in the right column of this blog.

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Please write your City Council and ask them to Vote YES for the Infill Study Group. Sample letter and Comprehensive Planning Committee recommendation follow. . . . Dear Mayor Meeker and City Council, The City of Raleigh faces unprecedented change from the impact of new development in the older core neighborhoods. As a city resident, I am concerned that the City has not acted to update the

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BREAKING NEWSCity Council Meeting January 8, 2008Infill interim standards in play. Letters of support deadline Monday, January 7.Statement of Support Form here.

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The links to the recent articles about the upcoming City Council considerations. From the Indy Weekly by Bob Geary:http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A165765and an update from N&O's Sarah Lindenfeld Hall:http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/850146.html

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According to the presentation at the Five Points CAC meeting, Emmett Curl predicted we would be seeing 300% increases in land values in some of Raleigh's older neighborhoods. The house values either go up or down depending on the sales trends of comparable homes in comparable neighborhoods. In addition to any concern about your own property value, it is important that you let the City Council

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The City Council Swearing-In Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lobby of the Performing Arts Center. The City Council sets City policy, enacts laws and adopts the City budget each year. For information call (919) 890-3050.The parking deck will be open free of charge. New council members Rodger Koopman, Nancy McFarlane, and Mary-Ann Baldwin will be sworn in

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Monday, December 3, City Council swearing in and reception - 7 p.m. lobby of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing ArtsDetails here--------------Tuesday December 4, City Council meeting with new Council in place - 1 p.m. (last meeting of the year)2008 City Council Meeting ScheduleTuesday, January 8, 2008 - City Council - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - City Council / Zoning

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The link to the November 27th Planning Commission meeting is provided here and below:http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_97696_0_0_18/PC-agenda.pdfBernard Street (Z-44-07) and Interim Infill Standards (TC-8-07) are on the agenda.

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Community SCALE calls your attention to 2 extremely important meetings tomorrow that will affect the future of development and zoning cases in Raleigh.Many of you have signed a statement of support for the Fallon Park/Anderson Heights/Bloomsbury area rezoning petition that was filed earlier this year. The City Council has not yet voted on our case, Z-31-07. It is likely that a vote will be taken

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The following dates remain for participation in the Planning process--PLANNING RALEIGH 2030: Comprehensive Plan Update in Process The update of the Raleigh Comprehensive Plan officially began on October 25th. Although these dates have passed, you may find a form at the City Website that will allow you to share your thoughts and concerns. Complete information can be found here. November 13, 6:30

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The City Council has not yet voted on our case, Z-31-07. This will probably happen Tuesday, November 20, and you can show your support by attending the following 2 meetings:The City Council Meeting, begins at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th, in City Council Chambers, Room 201, Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett St. This case is early on the agenda and we are advised to arrive by 1:00

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Nov 13 Central District Comprehensive Plan meeting (registration on City web site) more info here. First round of city-wide public workshops:November 13 – Central DistrictShepherd’s Hall, The Church of the Good Shepherd125 Hillsborough Street

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The next City Council meeting is:WEDNESDAY, November 7 at 1 pm, Raleigh City Council Chambers

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Two big events coming up Thursday through Saturday. Preservation NC conference and the Comprehensive Plan kickoff.They ask that you register online at the link below, though just showing up is probably fine too.Comprehensive Plan Update -http://www.planningraleigh2030.com/The update of the Raleigh Comprehensive Plan will officially begin with a Kick-off Celebration on Thursday, October 25th.

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City Council meeting on rezoning case Tues Oct 16 at 1 p.mLast week, the planning commission unanimously voted against theFallon Park area rezoning case.The City Council will take up the case this coming Tuesday October 16 at 1p.m. We are still negotiating this case and the PC recommendation is not the final outcome. The case will be early on the agenda, so try to arrive by 1. We will sit

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by Jason Hibbets, http://lineberry.org/blogsWake County Residents, next Tuesday is election day here and even though it’s mostly local elections, your vote is important. Here is some great information on how to get prepared to cast your vote.Get out and Vote on October 9th!Wake County Board of Elections: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/No Excuse Absentee Voting: http://www.wakegov.com/elections

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Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 pmThe Public Hearing, a joint meeting of Raleigh City Council & Planning Commission, begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, in City Council Chambers, Room 201, Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett St. Our case, Z-31-07, is 2nd on the agenda, & we are advised to arrive by 6:30 p.m. Please join us if you can & spread the word to neighbors.In addition, your letter,

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September 15, 2007Headline Saturday WRAL-TV – focus on teardowns Join WRAL's David Crabtree and Melanie Sill, the executive editor at the News & Observer, every week for in-depth discussion and analysis of the week's top headlines.Headline Saturday also features a weekly preview of the Q Section discussion in the Sunday edition of the News & Observer.Headline Saturday airs Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

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Below is a link to an announcement / newsletter for the upcoming FivePoints CAC meeting on Wednesday, September 12, at 7:30 PM.http://fivepointscac.home.att.net/fivepoints-agenda-september-2007.pdfYou can now view some preliminary maps for the 2008 property revaluation on the Five Points CAC Web site. Once again the Five Points area will see the largest increases in the County.http://

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Timeline for proposed rezoning: 6-15-07 - Rezoning petition filed 7-2-07 - Letters about the rezoning mailed by SCALE to all subject and adjacent property owners. 9-12-07 - 5 Points CAC meeting presentation, discussion, and vote on rezoning case. 9-18-07 - Joint public hearing of City Council and the Planning Commission in City Council Chambers. Owners of subject and adjacent properties (within

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HELP US ESTABLISH A PRESENCE FOR HISTORIC OBERLIN VILLAGE(It's Time To Get Some Clarity)Date: Wednesday, September 5thTime: 7:00pmLocation: Municipal Building (Room 207) 222 West Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601Contact: Judy Guest (919) 841-0953*Please Identify yourself as you join us. We will have on YELLOW Latta House badges.The LHF's Revised Mission StatementAs a steward to the community; we

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The Preservation North Carolina Annual Conference will be held in Raleigh Oct. 25-27.See link on their web site.Home! Sweet Home! Preservation of Our Historic Homes and NeighborhoodsSave the date! PNC's Annual Conference will be held Thursday, October 25 - Saturday, October 27, 2007 in downtown Raleigh. ... PNC is pleased to announce William Schmickle, author of The Politics of Historic

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The Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange isSept. 14-15 at the McKimmon Center click here for more information. The most important and effective partner the Community Services Department has is a concerned and informed citizen. The “Neighborhood Exchange” is being offered to you as an effort to provide the information needed to address concerns in your neighborhood. The City of Raleigh’s Community

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Tuesday, August 7, 2007City Council meeting at 1:00 and 7:00Wednesday, September 5, 2007 City Council meeting at 1:00 and 7:00Tuesday, September 18, 2007City Council meeting at 1:00Zoning Hearing at 6:30Tuesday, October 2, 2007 City Council meeting at 1:00 and 7:00Tuesday, October 16, 2007 City Council meeting at 1:00Wednesday, November 7, 2007 City Council meeting at 1:00 and 7:00Tuesday,

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5 Points CAC meetingWednesday, July 11, 20077:30 - 9:00 PMGarris Building in Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay StreetHeading into downtown on St. Mary's St., turn left on Clay St. justbefore you reach Broughton High School (on right). Turn left into parking lot of Garris Building.Police Report7:30 - 7:40 PMCaptain Mise, District 26 Commander, Raleigh Police DepartmentCaptain Mise will provide his usual

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Notes from the meeting follow. Please note that the City Council needs to hear from people in the neighborhoods to get a sense of the level of concern about infill. The links to City Council addresses are embedded in the previous post, or are available at the link to the City website below.. . . . . . .ITEM: Motion from the Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC) to hire a consultant for Planning

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This Tuesday, June 5 the City Council will meet. One item we wish to support is the CPC (Comprehensive Planning Committee) recommendation on May 23 to request the city fund the hiring of a consultant to address the infill/refill issues in our neighborhoods across the city. Please be a part of this important meeting by contacting the City Council if you cannot be at this

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Most residents in Central Raleigh never see this supplement to the News & Observer.This story is taken from today's edition and repeated here in its entirety.NORTH RALEIGH NEWSPublished: Jun 01, 2007 12:30 AMModified: Jun 01, 2007 03:24 AMCity ponders CACsDavid Bracken, Staff WriterIs it time to revisit the role of Raleigh's Citizen Advisory Council? That appeared to be the consensus last month

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Below is the history of an item that will be up for a vote in the City Council meeting next Tuesday, Jun 5. It is to request the city fund the hiring of a consultant to address the infill/refill issues in our neighborhoods across the city.From: Five Points CACSupporting Mitch Silver's Recommendation to Hire a Consultant to Develop New Infill RegulationsAt the May 1st City Council meeting, the

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On June 5, the Raleigh City Council will continue to discuss the hiring of a consultant to work on the development of infill standards. Mayor Meeker reported on the news last Thursday that he hoped to see some regulations in place by fall.

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