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.