Reminder: Community Conversation Tonight

A Property Owner's Guide to Historic Tax Credits

David Christenbury, NC State Historic Preservation Office
Becky Holton, Self-Help, Inc.
David Maurer, AIA, Maurer Architecture, PA
Local property owners, who share their experience using the tax credits


Did you know that there are financial incentives available for the renovation of historic property? Join us for a free public lecture to learn more about Raleigh's 22 National Register Historic Districts and the tax credits available for renovation. Hear local property owners share their experiences using the tax credits. Then continue the conversation with your friends and neighbors over coffee and dessert after the lecture.

Raleigh's National Register Historic Districts include: Bloomsbury, Blount Street, Boylan Heights, Cameron Park, Capitol Area, Depot, Dix Hill, East Raleigh-South Park, Fayetteville Street, Glenwood-Brooklyn, Hayes Barton, Maiden Lane, Moore Square, Mordecai Place, Oakwood, Roanoke Park, St. Augustine's College Campus, St. Mary's College, Vanguard Park, and West Raleigh.


Monday, November 17, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 pm
All Saints Chapel
110 S. East Street, Raleigh


Sponsored by the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission,
in partnership with Preservation North Carolina and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Important CAC meeting tonight

Five Points CAC meeting

WHEN: 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 months. The Comprehensive Plan will determine the framework for future growth in our neighborhoods for the next 2 decades. Please get involved and have your voice he heard. See the agenda for more information.


MORE ABOUT THE COMP PLAN: http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Planning/Comprehensive_Plan_Update/Comp_Plan_FAQs.pdf

RALEIGH TRIVIA: What famous college and NBA star graduated from Broughton High School in the 1960s? Find out the answer at tonight’s CAC meeting.


Philip W Poe
Co-Chair, Five Points CAC
PWPoe@att.net

Community Conversations IV - 11/17/08 - 7:30 PM

Neighbors,

Please join us for the fourth event in the Community Conversations series.

A Property Owner's Guide to Historic Tax Credits

David Christenbury, NC State Historic Preservation Office
Becky Holton, Self-Help, Inc.
David Maurer, AIA, Maurer Architecture, PA
Local property owners, who share their experience using the tax credits


Did you know that there are financial incentives available for the renovation of historic property? Join us for a free public lecture to learn more about Raleigh's 22 National Register Historic Districts and the tax credits available for renovation. Hear local property owners share their experiences using the tax credits. Then continue the conversation with your friends and neighbors over coffee and dessert after the lecture.

Raleigh's National Register Historic Districts include: Bloomsbury, Blount Street, Boylan Heights, Cameron Park, Capitol Area, Depot, Dix Hill, East Raleigh-South Park, Fayetteville Street, Glenwood-Brooklyn, Hayes Barton, Maiden Lane, Moore Square, Mordecai Place, Oakwood, Roanoke Park, St. Augustine's College Campus, St. Mary's College, Vanguard Park, and West Raleigh.


Monday, November 17, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 pm
All Saints Chapel
110 S. East Street, Raleigh

Sponsored by the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission,
in partnership with Preservation North Carolina and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Raleigh Comprehensive Plan 2030

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 yearlong process at the open house on December 3rd and also one of the public meetings on January 13th, 14th, or 15th. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be a part of Raleigh's future!

Raleigh 2030 Comprehensive Plan Rollout & Open House
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Raleigh Convention Center -- Mezzanine
(Note: 6:30 p.m. Registration and check-in. 7:00 p.m. Program and Open House)

Raleigh 2030 Final Rollout Public Meetings (these meetings are all identical, so just pick any one)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Moore Square Magnet Middle School, 301 S. Person Street
Thursday, January 15, 2009, Church of God of Prophesy, 1200 State Street
(Note: 6:00 p.m. Registration and check-in. 6:30 p.m. Program and Open House)

To RSVP:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_200_0_43/http%3B/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Business/Comprehensive_Plan/Comprehensive_Plan_Survey.html

More information about the Raleigh 2030 Comprehensive Plan:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_200_0_43/http%3B/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Business/Comprehensive_Plan/Cat-1C-20061024-123328-Comprehensive_Plan_Updat.html

Historic Chavis Park Festival - 10/25

Raleigh SCALE members are invited to attend.

SAVE the date and join the South Park - East Raleigh Neighborhood Association (SPERNA) History and Education Program
at 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 learning
and having fun in a beautiful park.

F. Lonnette Williams, Chair
SPERNA History and Education Program Committee, Chair

For more information, please contact:
Luis Olivieri-Robert
Email: Luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us
Phone: 919-831-6124

URGENT: Latta House ALERT

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 this Tuesday, 9/7 /09 at 1pm. We are asking City Council to vote NO to Rezoning Case Z-040-08.

Email City Council today with the following letter. Just cut and paste. If you’re not a resident, simply omit the sentence in bold print. You can send this as a group (and/or) individual. Let the city know that we are a village with a voice! Visit www.savecameronvillage.com for updated information and to post a comment. Pick up your free yard sign at 2506 Van Dyke. Please share this attachment.

Judith Guest,
Executive Director
Latta House Foundation

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Mayor & Council,

Re: Rezoning Case Z-040-08

This proposed Cameron Village streetscape plan amendment requiring a zoning change will have serious consequences for Oberlin Village and needs to be studied further to understand the impact of traffic on the surrounding neighborhoods and the city's infrastructure. I am requesting an infrastructure/traffic study before the zoning change to insure proper growth for Cameron Village that will not negatively impact Oberlin Village. I do not want this zoning change to set a precedent that everyone will regret and ask that the city put forth proper planning to ensure this does not happen. Further, University Park Homeowners Association does not represent me or my neighbors here in Oberlin Village. Please send this case to committee on Tuesday so the impacts can be adequately examined and addressed for the entire Cameron Village/Oberlin Road area.

Sincerely,

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Email the Entire City Council
Citycouncilor@ci.raleigh.nc.us

Elections and Growth Forum Oct. 2: WakeUp Wake County

We are posting this event for WakeUp! Wake County

More 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 two perspectives on how WHO we ELECT could affect these important issues at:

WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY'S 2008 ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7 - p.m.
Admission free!

Featuring: POLITICAL AND POLICY PUNDITS
CHRIS FITZSIMON, NC Policy Watch and
JOHN HOOD, John Locke Foundation

They'll offer their analysis, from the left and the right, on what the elections for Wake Board of Commissioners, NC House and Senate, and statewide office could mean for dealing with growth. Join us for this lively discussion, moderated by the Independent reporter, Bob Geary.

WakeUP's annual meeting also includes reports from WakeUP leaders and updates on key issues.

Meeting location:
Fletcher Opera Theater in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown Raleigh


To help us hold this event, please consider a donation of $15 to make this a success!

For more information, contact: krindge@earthlink.net