Residents say input and infrastructure falling behind at North Hills

Residents say input and infrastructure falling behind at North Hills

by | Dec 30, 2025 |

On January 6, 2026, rezoning case Z-34-25, the rezoning of North Hills, will again be presented to Council for approval. The previous submission in 2021 was withdrawn due to concerns from City Councilors and considerable public comment that did not support the request without further addressing the inconsistencies with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for building heights, density transitions, and affordable housing. CBS 17 spoke with Larry Helfant about the case and the lack of attention paid to both community input and local infrastructure that is falling behind.

Off to the Races for Raleigh City Council

Off to the Races for Raleigh City Council

by | Dec 22, 2025 |

CANDIDATE FILING HAS ENDED, WHO’S RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL? To learn more about the new election process which features a March 3 Primary before the November 3 General Election, please register to attend Livable Raleigh’s Zoom Meeting on January 7 at 7pm.

It’s Up to City Council Now

It’s Up to City Council Now

by | Dec 1, 2025 |

The RCAC has done its part. It is now up to the Council to bring this across the finish line. Yes, the additional benefits outlined in the Tier approach carry a cost, but this is not because of the addition of the CACs. The additional cost burden is because the benefits are being applied across the entire Engagement Network so that other organizations can share those same benefits that the CACs have enjoyed in the past.

When and How does Raleigh Vote? – Event Rescheduled

When and How does Raleigh Vote? – Event Rescheduled

by | Nov 13, 2025 |

The next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held November 3, 2026. But there’s a brand-new primary election first, on March 3, 2026. With a deadline for candidates to file and get on the ballot THIS YEAR — by December 19, 2025. Join Livable Raleigh Advisory Committee Members and our guest Elections Expert Gerry Cohen on Wednesday, January 7, at 7pm for a ZOOM meeting to learn all the details.

All residents’ voices MUST be heard.

All residents’ voices MUST be heard.

by | Oct 21, 2025 |

The current proposal to eliminate boards — or to merge multiple community-focused efforts into a single entity — is deeply disappointing. As a volunteer commission, the HRC is not structured to provide adequate attention and voice to the wide range of community issues.

Aggies DO! If you don’t, Get Out The Way!

Aggies DO! If you don’t, Get Out The Way!

by | Oct 15, 2025 |

Byron Laws spoke to the Raleigh City Council on the topic of the City Council approved African American Affairs Board that has never been seated. Byron is an Aggie and says Aggies DO! If you don’t, GET OUT THE WAY!

City Council Meetings October 14, 2025

City Council Meetings October 14, 2025

by | Oct 15, 2025 |

Updates on the Comp Plan and the Mobility Study. Public comments on the noise ordinance as well as the Big Branch Greenway connector, changes to City Boards and Commissions, community engagement, Dix Park, and issues with GoRaleigh. A number of bus drivers are concerned about their own safety and other working conditions.