Raleigh has been working on planning for future growth for several years, beginning with a new vision in the Comprehensive Plan, then followed by approval of ordinance changes to help implement the Comp Plan vision. Rapid population growth presents both challenges as well as opportunity to envision the kind of buildings, streets, parks and development the city will experience for decades to come. It means that some parts of the city will experience greater density and height in buildings, as well as walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods. However, about 70% of the city will see no real change. The next major step in development and land use planning was completed November 16 when the Raleigh City Council approved updated zoning designations for more than 35,000 properties. This re-mapping process took more than two years, and involved input from hundreds of Raleigh residents and property owners. Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane said that the completion of the UDO gives developers and landowners some predicability. The UDO can continue to be amended over time. Read more here.
