Thank you for letting us all know when the king is naked!!
I appreciate your constant vigilance, your push for accountability and how you seek and embrace feedback from your members and your community of followers.
It’s OK to Say NO to a Developer
the proposed 30 story tower at Peace and West Streets would be triple the height of the building across the street where Publix is. It will grossly overpower the entire neighborhood. I am all for development within reason. It is ok to say no to a developer.
September 16, 2025 City Council Meetings
Highlights from September 16 Council Work Session and Afternoon Session
Why Z-12-25 (The West Street Tower) Fails Raleigh’s Vision
Raleigh needs growth, but growth must be responsible. The 2030CP and ETOD establish a framework where context, transitions, and neighborhood protection guide how and where height happens. Z-12-25 proposes 240-360 foot towers just steps from a historic neighborhood. This is inconsistent with adopted plans, sets a dangerous precedent, and undermines Raleigh’s planning tools.
It’s Not the City’s Responsibility to Insure Business Profits
In order to make important decisions with confidence, City Council needs good advice. The Planning Department should be working to provide you with a recommendation based on a full and rational analysis of all impacts, positive or negative, and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Their job is NOT to convince you the proposal is necessary and essential to the continued expansion of Raleigh’s revenue base.
Thank You for your Support
Former Mayor Meeker explained you always learn something when you listen to the public and that helps result in better decisions. He concluded by saying Livable Raleigh has strengthened our city and he looks forward to Livable Raleigh being a force going forward.