Community News in Raleigh

While the author appreciates the effort, he appreciates the irony more…

The North Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects recently held a state-wide design competition to choose an architect for a new headquarters building, which will be located in Downtown Raleigh.  Local architecture studio, Frank Harmon, Architect, took first place honors and dibs on the contract for the project. 

Jury shakedown, winner information, and image slideshow Below the Fold….

Located in the historic Briggs Building on Fayetteville Street, The Raleigh City Museum is a small museum with a large amount of important information.  Historic image archives, artifacts and exhibits of Raleigh fill the space.  This Thursday (January 24th), the museum will host an opening reception for their latest exhibit entitled Higher Education in Raleigh:  The Foundations of Legacy.  The exhibit will cover the history of various higher education schools in Raleigh including NC State, Shaw University, St. Mary’s, Peace, St. Augustine’s, Latta University, and others.

More Info Below the Fold

The year 2007 is in the back of the mind and it is time to look forward to another year under Raleigh’s bluest of blue skies.  Raleigh had a good year in 2007 with lots of improvement on various fronts.  But to be a progressive 21st century city, it is the job of Raleigh and its citizens to push forward constantly.  Each new year attempts to bring fresh, although sometimes recycled, resolutions which outline things that need to be improved, performed, or simply discussed within that year.  Assembled are 8 resolutions that could push Raleigh into a higher class of 21st century cities in the year 2008.  Presented here, the first four:

Resolutions for Raleigh in 2008 Below the Fold