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.
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).
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