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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Public comments (14)

ConcernedOctavia RaineySep 15, 2026

Requested better community communication regarding Bus Rapid Transit projects and noted flooding concerns.

City Council Meeting - Third Tuesday - Work Session (11:30am) & Afternoon Session (1:00pm) · 1:39:26 →
SupportiveBonnie LandaverdySep 15, 2026

Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and discussed barriers to civic engagement for working residents.

City Council Meeting - Third Tuesday - Work Session (11:30am) & Afternoon Session (1:00pm) · 3:02:00 →
OpposedKimberly MuktarianAug 18, 2026

Spoke about gentrification and historical displacement tied to state and university developments.

City Council Meeting - Third Tuesday - Work Session (11:30am) & Afternoon Session (1:00pm) · 4:21:00 →
OpposedNatasha WellsAug 11, 2026

Voiced strong opposition to rezoning Z-43-25 due to severe traffic, accident history, and lack of pedestrian infrastructure on Johnsdale Road.

Planning Commission (Regular) · 15:56 →
OpposedTamala JoynerAug 11, 2026

Expressed serious safety concerns and lack of notification regarding the Hodge Road townhome project near an established mobile home park.

Planning Commission (Regular) · 4:10:00 →
ConcernedOctavia RaineyJun 9, 2026

Celebrated a successful community event at Washington Terrace while warning about the negative impacts of infill development and rising housing costs on historic Black neighborhoods.

City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session · 7:43 →
ConcernedMary Ivey StewartApr 21, 2026

Raised concerns about the Big Branch Greenway project.

City Council Meeting - Third Tuesday - Work Session (11:30am) & Afternoon Session (1:00pm) · 4:10 →
ConcernedKery BenningtonApr 21, 2026

Raised concerns about the Big Branch Greenway project.

City Council Meeting - Third Tuesday - Work Session (11:30am) & Afternoon Session (1:00pm) · 4:10 →
ConcernedTaylor StewartApr 21, 2026

Raised concerns about the Big Branch Greenway project.

City Council Meeting - Third Tuesday - Work Session (11:30am) & Afternoon Session (1:00pm) · 4:10 →
ConcernedEugene MyrickApr 14, 2026

Raised questions regarding city involvement in trails, street closures, and transparency around development near Shaw University.

City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session · 17:36 →
ConcernedRoberta SeaveyJan 13, 2026

Suggested improvements for civic engagement accessibility and expressed frustration regarding comprehensive plan changes and developer influence.

City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session · 39:55 →
ConcernedPam Van EmdenJan 13, 2026

Discussed the Midtown Area Plan, emphasizing the need to protect established neighborhoods from tall building impacts and respecting community input.

City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session · 36:49 →
OpposedOctavia RaineyJan 13, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to townhome development naming conventions in Historic Oakwood and criticized city planning staff practices.

City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session · 7:16 →
ConcernedTheresa WilliamsJan 13, 2026

Expressed concern about a new 104-townhome development behind her Tryon Place neighborhood regarding height, loss of light, and construction impacts.

City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session · 1:03 →

News & external sources (10)

ABC11 WTVDOct 28, 2026

Downtown Raleigh visits rise as development projects continue: 'Amazing'

Downtown Raleigh visits increased by more than 5% compared with the same period last year.

ABC11 WTVDOct 24, 2026

Fertile Ground Food Cooperative breaks ground on community-owned grocery store in Southeast Raleigh

A community-owned grocery store and gathering space is one step closer to opening in Southeast Raleigh.

CBS 17Oct 23, 2026

Plans show large office building near Lenovo Center as part of $1B sports and entertainment district in Raleigh

The planned sports and entertainment district around Lenovo Center is taking a step forward.

CBS 17Oct 23, 2026

Wake County is the most affordable place in nation to retire in, study finds

Wake County is the most affordable place in the nation to retire in, a study has found.

WRAL Local NewsOct 16, 2026

Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County

Buc-ee’s is a chain of massive travel centers and convenience stores. The planned location would be the chain’s second in North Carolina, joining one under construction in Mebane.

Raleigh MagazineOct 16, 2026

Exclusive First Look at Punch Bowl Social Raleigh

Punch Bowl Social has released the first renderings of its incoming Raleigh Iron Works location, slated to open early next year. The post Exclusive First Look at Punch Bowl Social Raleigh appeared first on Raleigh Magazine.

WRALJul 1, 2026

Company building automated garage in Raleigh in 'advanced' talks for driverless projects elsewhere

Company building automated garage in Raleigh in 'advanced' talks for driverless projects elsewhere WRAL

https://www.islands.com/Jun 6, 2026

North Carolina's Once-Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital Is Now A Thriving Urban Park In Raleigh

North Carolina's Once-Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital Is Now A Thriving Urban Park In Raleigh https://www.islands.com/

CBS17.comMay 11, 2026

Study: Raleigh among best cities in U.S. to start a career

Study: Raleigh among best cities in U.S. to start a career CBS17.com

MICHELIN GuideApr 27, 2026

The Cities Making North Carolina a World-Class Food Destination

The Cities Making North Carolina a World-Class Food Destination MICHELIN Guide