Raleigh city planning officials have started implementing Transit Overlay District (TOD) zoning around Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes to ensure equitable access to public transit, while connecting important parts of the city to economic and recreational opportunities. Here’s how we got here and where we hope to end up when …
With a lot of talk about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and rezoning around New Bern Avenue as the City Council moves towards a vote on adopting a Transit Overlay District (TOD), it can be easy to forget that these plans have been in the works for years – and following …
City: Raleigh By the Numbers: Ranked in the top 3 for climate ready cities in the U.S. ; 11th best place to start your business Top 3 in 2023 Highlights: Extended Fare Free through June of 2024 Broke ground on RUSBUS and New Bern Ave. BRT Corridor 3.5 million for …
With the recent groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line earlier this November, many may be wondering what this means for this road and the surrounding neighborhoods. BRT is a form of public transportation that was approved by voters in 2016 …
Monday, April 3, 2023 Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin & the Raleigh City CouncilCity of Raleigh Re: Missing Middle Legislation Dear Mayor Baldwin and the Raleigh City Council Members, We have had the pleasure of meeting with most of you over the past several months and appreciate your willingness to listen to …
Hello, I’m Ebony Duell! I have the esteemed honor to join WakeUP Wake County’s team as the Events & Relationship Coordinator. I am a Raleigh, N.C. native and now I reside in Garner. In 2020 I graduated from Bennett College, where I majored in Journalism and Media Studies. Through various …
The City of Raleigh recently made a change to their Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that sets the guidelines for what can be built within the city limits. The UDO is the base for Zoning throughout the city and defines what you can do with your property while living there or …
Greetings, I am Desmon Johnson. I attended the fabulous Shaw University where I major in political science. I have also served in SGA(student government association) as President for the freshman class. Having the opportunity to serve in SGA allowed me to experience leadership in a new way. Working with and …
