Geary Says Raleigh Needs More Affordable Housing Initiatives
Citizen advocate Bob Geary at the Independent delved into affordable housing and the lack of it in Wake County last week. Geary cites North Hills massive redevelopment and increased density as problematic in that there was no requirement of affordable housing in exchange for the density increase.
Economy Proves Too Unusual for Reynolds Tower
Last month NewRaleigh reported that the Reynolds Tower project on Hillsborough Street was moving forward despite the economic downturn. Today, however, City Council voted not to extend the Reynolds Company’s deadline for closing on the property.
Economic Hope: Jimmy John’s in City Plaza
For those doubting the prospects of Raleigh’s City Plaza project, eat this: a delicious sandwich.
RDU WTF Reimagines The Soleil Center
In light of the recent news about delays and problems surrounding the Soleil Center, our friends at RDU WTF have reimagined the proposed tower minus the condos.
Reynolds Tower Moves Forward Despite “Unusual” Economy
The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to allow Hillsborough Street Partners, LLC to move forward with their plan to erect a 25-storey mixed-use tower on the 300 block of Hillsborough St. See more below the fold.
The Comprehensive Plan and a Film on Sprawl
There are two events Wednesday night related to urban revitalization and transportation choices. The first, organized by the Sierra Club, is a showing of the movie Sprawling from Grace: Driven to Madness at Colony Theatre from 7-9pm. The second is the City of Raleigh’s open house for the draft Raleigh 2030 Comprehensive Plan at the new Convention Center also from 7-9pm. (Registration begins at 6:30pm).
City Plaza Construction Will Commence October 20
After scrapping plans for an installation by an internationally renowned artist, and following an ugly legal argument with property owners of City Plaza property, Raleigh will finally break ground on the much anticipated civic gathering space on October 20th. Read the full post.
Council Votes on Cameron Village Rezoning
Today at 1pm city council will vote on going forward with rezoning part of Cameron Village to make way for the5 to 9 4 to 8 story residential/retail mixed use project proposed by Crescent Resources LLC. The group behind Save Cameron News is asking the council to perform an Infrastructure/Traffic Analysis in advance of any rezoning that will allow for larger structures in the area. That same group claims to have been shut out of meetings and feels betrayed councilman and neighbor Russ Stephenson’s support for progressing the project without such analysis.
City Market Building to Become Cobblestone Hall in Raleigh
Finally something will happen with the fantastic centerpiece building in City Market. Formerly Greenshields Brewpub, this building is currently under renovation and will become Cobblestone Hall, a space for “wedding receptions, corporate functions or social gatherings” in downtown Raleigh.
More on Planning Commission Controversy
Bob Geary has a nice summary post written this morning about the controversy around Heather Vance joining the Planning Commision. Lunsford Lane has the facts on how the Planning commission works. Both articles are well worth the read on this controversial appointment that will be an important part of how the city grows. Late last week we posted an article imploring the council to endorse Ms. Vance. New Raleigh’s position is that she is the most qualified candidate and carries citizen’s interests first.
The Economic Benefits of Community Character Tonight
Donovan Rypkema, Place Economics, Inc. and Pratt Cassity, University of Georgia Center for Urban Design and Preservation Please join us for the third event in the Community Conversations series. More on the Event Below The Fold
Raleigh on Yet Another Best Of List
2008 has been the year of “Best of..” lists for Raleigh. Raleigh was #1 on MSNBC’s “Best Places to Live” in July and Best Places for Business and Careers on Forbes. I’m starting to believe that the city is paying off the magazines and voters. The latest is the “Best Performing Cities of 2008” and Raleigh was edged out by some city called Provo-Orem in Utah. We are obviously up there with the finest.
The Controversy, No Really
If you are one to take sides then two older articles are just for you this week. Apparently some people are really pissed that Boylan Brewpub isn’t open yet. So pissed, that they have taken to ripping the owner and all of his plans. No, really pissed. I mean we’ve seen readers pitch fits about growth, McMansions and candidates, but these people want their beer, and they want it now. This editor’s response: chill out. But maybe you want to join the fray. The other heavy discussion is happening on our mention of Save Cameron Village News. The movement has been trashed hard by some readers. Is it density that the problem? Or just ugly architecture? You tell us.
Save Cameron Village News
The City Council just approved the Cameron Village Mixed Use Project that was opposed by many residents living in neighborhoods around the project. Now those residents have formed a website to collect information and catalog the milestones relevant to the project. Residents are angry for many reasons, concerned over the infrastructure impact of such a large project as well as the possiblity of monstrosities like a 12 story parking garage. More on Save Cameron Village News Below The Fold
North Hills v3.0 Beta
Jack Hagel reports on North Hills: “Kane has negotiated right of first refusal—deal-speak for dibs—on 65 undeveloped acres east of the intersection.” That intersection is Six Forks and Interstate 440, the crossroads that defines the mixed use mall-plex. Click on the above map to see an enlarged aerial plan of the property John Kane is interested in possibly buying from multiple property owners. Soon, you’ll be able to get everything you ever wanted in life.
Hatem Keeps Contract
I once worked for a gentleman who people joked of being so lucky he must have been born with a horseshoe up his ass. Apparently this terrible affliction is spreading…
WWYDW: Cameron Village
User Enigma commented on a recent post about new construction in Cameron Village. The lurker wants to know: What would you do with: Cameron Village? Perplexed by the New Raleigh community’s ‘negative comments’ Enigma essentially says ‘let’s see you do it better.’ Good idea, let’s. We aren’t asking for renderings here, but we are willing to bet the audience does indeed have some good ideas about more appropriate development in CV. See Enigma’s comment and let us know WWYDW: Cameron Village.
Powerhouse Plaza Raleigh
Last time we reported on the Powerhouse Plaza, you asked for more renderings, materiality, street level views, and clearer detail. Cline Design was listening, and they have responded to the citizens’ desire to know more about this much anticipated project, a ten plus story mixed-use building that will begin to solidify the urban fabric between downtown and Glenwood South. The most hi-res images available below the fold…
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