Bob Mulder letter to council
Bob Mulder, former Chair of Raleigh's Planning Commission and a Raleigh real estate professional, sent the following letter to Raleigh City Council on February 7, 2023. We are publishing it here with his permission. To: Raleigh City Council Date: February 7, 2023 I've...
Missing Middle Mistakes
One of the former council members personally told several of us that Missing Middle would include mistakes. I asked how those mistakes would be fixed, since they would be buildings. He had no answer.
If It Matters, It Gets Measured
My request is simple: for the council to ask for a staff report on the affordability of the missing middle developments under administrative site review since the ordinance has been introduced in Raleigh. Please include both approved and in process developments.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
HIGHLIGHTS Mayor Baldwin absent from both meetings Work Session provided detailed review about cost of providing City services during annexations Public comments centered on Affordable Housing, gentrification, police accountability, and racial justice Solid Waste...
Missing Middle Myths and other Filtering Fantasies
Frank Hielema points out problems and inequities in the application of the Missing Middle learned from attending Missing Middle “More Homes, More Choices” presentations.
City Council Budget Work Session – February 20, 2023
Highlights Mayor Baldwin absent and excused Significant gaps projected over the next five years as revenue growth projected to be less than expense growth Public Hearing on budget scheduled for June 3 Employment costs (salary and benefits) continue to rise...
Response to INDY Week – CACs are coming back
INDY Week published a story about the recent City Council decision allowing CACs access to meeting space in 5 specific city community centers. We respond with a few points of clarification. The highlighted statements are quotes from the INDY Week article.
It’s our Birthday
Livable Raleigh published our first blog, Why Livable Raleigh was Born, three years ago on February 17, 2020. Just like any other three-year-old, we can't wait to grow even bigger. So, instead of a fund-raiser, we are having a "FRIEND-RAISER" as our birthday...
What’s Next for Democracy in Raleigh?
A virtual Community Conversation discussing Raleigh's City Council election process and proposals to make it better. Join Livable Raleigh Saturday, March 4th at 10am for a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss changes that can be made to make Raleigh City Council...
Do the Right Thing!
I urge you finally to do the right thing, in the right way: declare a moratorium on the Missing Middle until it can be repealed and start over or make major changes that address serious unintended consequences.