Staff considering changes to downtown parking rates, increases in stormwater and water rates for 2027.
City Council Retreat, January 24, 2026
Retreat focused on finances. Currently showing a shortfall in revenues, yet continuing to plan for expensive projects.
December 2, 2025 City Council Meeting
Highlights from December 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
November 18, City Council Meeting
Highlights of November 18, 2025 Work Session and Afternoon Session
October 21, 2025 City Council Meetings
Highlights from October 21 Work Session and Afternoon Session
High Density development Intentionally Eliminates Engagement with Neighbors
If a high-density development is proposed within one half mile of a Bus Rapid Transit route, i.e., within a Frequent Transit Area, the entire process of informing and engaging the affected neighbors vanishes. With High Density Development in a Frequent Transit Area neighbors are not informed of a development that will have a much greater impact on their neighborhood.
Developer proposes a Major, Visual Shock
A proposed Lorimer Spring development of 60 apartments for senior citizens is advancing with no official notification to nor input from neighborhood residents. It has inadequate parking and no real access to transit within safe walking distance. Especially for seniors.
FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Highlights from 2/17 budget work session and 2/18 work session on stormwater and 2/18 afternoon session
Will Council Put Parking Lots Before People?
Council is being asked to legalize an illegal parking lot at 2601 Vanderbilt Ave near NC State. The applicant says the parking lot rezoning (Z-33-24) is a minor change, but in the big picture of West Raleigh’s sustainable growth, putting parking lots before people is a giant step backwards that will only legitimize more parking lots to come.
City Council Meeting 10.15.24
Highlights from October 14 Work Session and Afternoon Session