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Raleigh: Asphalt Jungle?
The issue of persistent toxic pollution at abandoned industrial sites is not a site design problem. There is simply no way that rezoning for high-density residential development – of any type or design – should be allowed on asphalt plant sites until probable threats have been scientifically assessed and addressed, using modern methods.
INDY Week’s Best of Triangle 2026 – VOTE NOW!
Vote for Livable Raleigh
– Best Local Activist Group in the Triangle
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– Best Local Cause / Nonprofit Impact Award
Council Committees have basically stopped meeting. Closing off public access.
Council Committees are scheduled to meet monthly to review policies, vet proposals and take public input before items go to the full council. These committee meetings are cancelled more often than not. Three of the four committees stopped meeting entirely in 2026.
September Council Retreat
Highlights from the Council’s two-day retreat
Livable Raleigh Named Best of Wake County by INDY Readers for 4th time
INDY Week Readers Name Livable Raleigh Best Local Activist Group – Wake County and Best Local Cause / Nonprofit Impact Award – Wake County. Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the event. We pledge to continue bringing you the kind of local activism you appreciate.
PROTECT THE SCALE OF SOUTH PARK – PUBLIC HEARING
South Park neighbors deserve to know what we are being asked to give up before we know exactly what will replace it. Removing the overlay first – without a specific development plan showing our neighbors what will actually be built – asks our community to surrender protections now and evaluate the consequences later.
Stay Off the Thin Ice of Spot Zoning
honor the process, honor the public plan. Protect our publicly identified Historic and Neighborhood Character districts. Stay off of the thin ice of spot zoning.
The Rent is Too Damn High – Video is here
Hillsborough-Wade CAC Affordable Housing Forum – The Rent is Too Damn High – watch the video
September 15 City Council Meetings
Highlights from September 15 Work Session and Afternoon Session
Raleigh’s Plans were developed to handle anticipated growth
Raleigh’s Comprehensive Plan is designed to handle growth from 450,000 in 2015 to 580,000 by 2030. We may get to a population of 530,000 by 2030. There is no urgent need to upzone properties. We can handle the growth if you encourage development where you planned for it.
Follow the Money – 2026 Campaign Finance Reports
This chart shows you the contributions made to the candidates for this election cycle through June 30, 2026. A large majority of what the City Councilors are responsible for are decisions related to development. These are the candidates that the development industry is supporting. It’s up to you to decide how you want to factor this information into your voting decision.
September 8, 2026 Raleigh City Council Meetings
Highlights from September 8 Work Session and Public Comments Session
URGENT CALL TO ACTION – SOUTH PARK NEIGHBORS – Z-22-26
Is everyone in South Park aware of what is happening with Z-22-26 and the potential removal of our neighborhood’s existing height restrictions? “The sole purpose of this rezoning request is to remove the subject site from the 28.7-foot height limitation restriction of the South Park NCOD.”
Community Organizers have Reactivated Raleigh’s Central CAC!
We’re pleased to announce that the Central CAC has officially been reactivated as of this past week!
September 1, 2026 Raleigh City Council Meeting
Highlights from September 1 Raleigh City Council meetings
Before We Decide Shaw’s Future, We Should Remember Its Past
One day, today’s students will tell their children about Shaw University. The story they tell will depend on the decisions we make today. History is watching. And so are the generations yet to come.
Press Pause on Data Centers
Livable Raleigh recommends that the Raleigh City Council pause consideration of any new data centers pending a careful study of their benefits and impacts, with public engagement and adoption of a data center review process.
2026 City Council Endorsements
At Livable Raleigh, we advocate for meaningful community input in City Council decisions and robust support for affordable housing. We aim to return City policy to the people by reducing the influence of wealthy development interests while championing resident-led city decisions. Consistent with these positions, we are endorsing these candidates in the Raleigh City Council Elections:
Your Donations Make a Difference
WHEN YOU DONATE TO LIVABLE RALEIGH, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE Our mission is to Educate and Activate the residents of Raleigh. We want them to be informed about their government so they are able to make the best decisions in electing leaders for the City of Raleigh. In...
City Council Meeting August 18, 2026
Highlights from Work Session and Afternoon Session of August 18 Raleigh City Council Meeting