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...
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I urge you finally to do the right thing, in the right way: declare a moratorium on the Missing Middle until it can be repealed and start over or make major changes that address serious unintended consequences.