by T N | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog
This is the 3rd TOD case that has come before you with a token gesture of affordability. I have no doubt developers will continue to find ways around providing affordable units needed for BRT to be successful. By far, the most troubling statement in the staff report that you need to pay attention to is, “by adding the TOD, the site will have increased residential entitlement WITHOUT having to incorporate affordability measures.” However you crunch the numbers on the affordable housing condition that’s been provided, it doesn’t add up to a good decision. If you approve this rezoning, you will grant MORE entitlement than the current zoning WITHOUT the affordability requirement.
by T N | Feb 18, 2024 | Blog
Livable Raleigh believes the City Council should do what the people told them they want. But, if they are hell-bent on moving to four-year terms despite the views of the people, it should ONLY be done if they implement a nonpartisan primary to go with it, thus getting rid of the current “plurality” election format and ensuring we elect the members of City Council by majority vote.
by T N | Feb 16, 2024 | Blog
Livable Raleigh published our first blog, Why Livable Raleigh was Born, four years ago on February 17, 2020. Just like any other four-year-old, we can’t wait to grow even bigger. So, instead of a fund-raiser, we are having a “FRIEND-RAISER” as our...
by T N | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog
I think there is a lot of good we can do here. But, I also do want to take abundant caution when it comes to the upzoning pieces.
by T N | Feb 11, 2024 | Blog
We are on notice from the City of Raleigh. If you haven’t had the opportunity to drive through Southeast Raleigh and notice the change in the place – you need to do so.
