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 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shepherd's Hall, Church of the Good Shepherd
November 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. McKimmon Conference and Training Center, NCSU
November 15, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. North Raleigh Church of Christ, 8701 Falls of Neuse Road
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6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Zoning public hearing [agenda includes the down-zoning cases in North Hills] The interim zoning proposal may also be announced.
http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_200_0_43/http%3B/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Business/Zoning_and_Rezoning/Cat-1C-20041206-100112-Notice_of_Public_Hearing.html
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7 p.m. Mon Dec 3, City Council swearing in and reception, lobby of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Community_Services/CAC-Agendas/CAC-six_forks-agenda.pdf
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1 p.m. Tues Dec 4, City Council meeting with new Council in place
(last meeting of the year)
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Re-Zoning Update
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:
Please join us to show council members that we are united in our desire to preserve the character & diversity of our neighborhood. Bring your friends and neighbors! We’ll be seated in the right front section.
In addition, your letter, e-mail, or call to City Council members before November 20th will be helpful. Their contact information is on our website: http://www.communityscale.com - click on "Info" & near the bottom of the page you'll see "City Council Members."
Again, we THANK YOU!
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 p.m.
There is also a Zoning Hearing the same evening (11/20) at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers which will involve Community SCALE issues.
Please join us to show council members that we are united in our desire to preserve the character & diversity of our neighborhood. Bring your friends and neighbors! We’ll be seated in the right front section.
In addition, your letter, e-mail, or call to City Council members before November 20th will be helpful. Their contact information is on our website: http://www.communityscale.com - click on "Info" & near the bottom of the page you'll see "City Council Members."
Again, we THANK YOU!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Events in November
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 District
Shepherd’s Hall, The Church of the Good Shepherd
125 Hillsborough Street
(registration on City web site)
more info here.
First round of city-wide public workshops:
November 13 – Central District
Shepherd’s Hall, The Church of the Good Shepherd
125 Hillsborough Street
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Coming Events: Oct 25-27
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. Please plan on attending the kick-off celebration and at least one of the first set of public visioning workshops.
If you would like to attend any of the following meetings, please register here.
What: Kick-off Celebration
Where: Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Art Gallery
When: 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, October 25th, 2007
There will be short presentations made and background information available. This is a chance to meet and talk with the City Council, the Raleigh City Planning Commissioners, City Planning Staff, the project consultants, and the members of other City boards and commissions.
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Preservation NC conference has costs associated with it, but you can attend parts of it and pay for just those parts. Some highlights (details at the link below):
http://presnc.org./2007_Annual_Conference/2007_PNC_AC_Brochure.pdf
* Free reception on Thursday from 7-8 PM at the Capital Bank Building
at 333 Fayetteville St. sponsored by DODOMOMO (Documentation & Conservation of buildings sites & neighborhoods of the Modern Movement)
*Opening reception & downtown living tour Thur 5-7 pm, $25
* Friday day package $85 includes:
10-11:15 a.m. Teardowns & McMansions: Taming the Trend
11:30-noon Politics of Teardowns: Panel Discussion
* Saturday
Carraway Awards luncheon in First Baptist Church, 11:30-1:30 $25
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. Please plan on attending the kick-off celebration and at least one of the first set of public visioning workshops.
If you would like to attend any of the following meetings, please register here.
What: Kick-off Celebration
Where: Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Art Gallery
When: 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, October 25th, 2007
There will be short presentations made and background information available. This is a chance to meet and talk with the City Council, the Raleigh City Planning Commissioners, City Planning Staff, the project consultants, and the members of other City boards and commissions.
*****************
Preservation NC conference has costs associated with it, but you can attend parts of it and pay for just those parts. Some highlights (details at the link below):
http://presnc.org./2007_Annual_Conference/2007_PNC_AC_Brochure.pdf
* Free reception on Thursday from 7-8 PM at the Capital Bank Building
at 333 Fayetteville St. sponsored by DODOMOMO (Documentation & Conservation of buildings sites & neighborhoods of the Modern Movement)
*Opening reception & downtown living tour Thur 5-7 pm, $25
* Friday day package $85 includes:
10-11:15 a.m. Teardowns & McMansions: Taming the Trend
11:30-noon Politics of Teardowns: Panel Discussion
* Saturday
Carraway Awards luncheon in First Baptist Church, 11:30-1:30 $25
Friday, October 12, 2007
City Council meeting Tues Oct 16 at 1 p.m
City Council meeting on rezoning case
Tues Oct 16 at 1 p.m
Last week, the planning commission unanimously voted against the
Fallon Park area rezoning case.
The City Council will take up the case this coming Tuesday October 16 at 1
p.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 together on the lower front rows on the right side of the Council chambers.
Neighborhood show of support is very important at this time.
WHERE: City Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett St., Room 201,
Avery Upchurch Government Complex, Raleigh [corner Hargett & Dawson]
Map
Park
or park in the pull in parking on Hargett St. or the parallel parking on Dawson
Tues Oct 16 at 1 p.m
Last week, the planning commission unanimously voted against the
Fallon Park area rezoning case.
The City Council will take up the case this coming Tuesday October 16 at 1
p.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 together on the lower front rows on the right side of the Council chambers.
Neighborhood show of support is very important at this time.
WHERE: City Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett St., Room 201,
Avery Upchurch Government Complex, Raleigh [corner Hargett & Dawson]
Map
Park
or park in the pull in parking on Hargett St. or the parallel parking on Dawson
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Vote | October 9
by Jason Hibbets, http://lineberry.org/blogs
Wake 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/absentee.htm
One Stop Voting: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/onestop/default.htm
Precincts & Polling Places: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/prcnt_poll_places.htm
Voting FAQs: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/faq.htm
There are important bond issues as well:
Raleigh Park Bond, Wake County Public Library, Open Space, and Tech. Community College Bonds
Wake 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/absentee.htm
One Stop Voting: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/onestop/default.htm
Precincts & Polling Places: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/prcnt_poll_places.htm
Voting FAQs: http://www.wakegov.com/elections/faq.htm
There are important bond issues as well:
Raleigh Park Bond, Wake County Public Library, Open Space, and Tech. Community College Bonds
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