Agenda and backup materials at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=14c9b70d-7651-40ef-8804-25b4afa9b528&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English
HIGHLIGHTS
- Councilor Lambert-Melton absent and excused.
- Next steps and areas for further study for Nash Square Public Realm Plan include:
- Hargett St interim improvements
- NC Firefighters Memorial
- Stormwater and utility infrastructure
- Site furnishings, lighting, and safety
- Design & construction cost estimates
- Potential options for Glenwood South moving forward include:
- Text amendment or Zoning Overlay for operating hours and other standards for new businesses (in6-9 months)
- Painted curbs, pedestrian safety, and traffic signals
- Increased patrols in decks and neighborhoods
- Voluntary magnetometer program for bars/clubs
- Revival and increase in NetForces
- Glenwood South issues will be discussed further at the upcoming Council retreat on 9/18 and 9/19.
- Public comments focused on data centers, teen curfews, Flock cameras, rezoning, the Comp Plan, and funding priorities. Eight speakers did not show up.
WORK SESSION
Nash Square Public Realm Plan
https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17109
During the work session staff presented an update on the Nash Square Public Realm Plan, including community priorities, the emerging design concept, ongoing technical coordination, and next steps. This plan will provide a long-term vision for preserving and renewing one of the original four public squares as a connected, resilient, and vibrant civic space alongside the new City Hall and continued development in downtown.
Next steps and areas for further study include:
• Hargett St interim improvements
• NC Firefighters Memorial
• Stormwater and utility infrastructure
• Site furnishings, lighting, and safety
• Design & construction cost estimates
Glenwood South Update
https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17109
Glenwood South continues to evolve from an industrial area into one of the city’s most vibrant places. It has grown into one of downtown Raleigh’s primary nightlife areas, with a concentration of bars, restaurants, and nearby residential development. Over the years, the City has made several regulatory, operational, and enforcement changes in response to concerns related to noise, public safety, traffic, parking, and impacts to nearby neighborhoods.
During the work session, staff provided an overview of the history of Glenwood South, current regulations and City efforts, and potential options for the area moving forward, including
• Text amendment or Zoning Overlay for operating hours and other standards for new businesses (in6-9 months)
• Painted curbs, pedestrian safety, and traffic signals
• Increased patrols in decks and neighborhoods
• Voluntary magnetometer program for bars/clubs
• Revival and increase in NetForces
Glenwood South issues will be discussed further at the upcoming Council retreat on 9/18 and 9/19.
EVENING PUBLIC COMMENTS SESSION
- Public comments focused on data centers, teen curfews, Flock cameras, rezoning, the Comp Plan, and funding priorities. Eight speakers did not show up.