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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Raleigh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hillsborough Street 2040 Vision Plan
The city reviewed a new vision plan for Hillsborough Street aiming to guide economic development, public design, and community events along the corridor.
Virtual Meeting Authorizations for Committees
The commission was scheduled to adopt virtual meeting formats for its subcommittees, following a recent City Council policy that gives boards more flexibility in how they meet.
S. New Hope Road Grocery-Anchored Mixed-Use Development
Council approved zoning condition text changes on S. New Hope Road to increase residential density, which developers argue is necessary to attract a high-end grocery store to a designated food desert in Southeast Raleigh.
Parking Enterprise Fund Rate Adjustments and On-Street Meter Fees
The city's parking fund faces an $8 million deficit, prompting proposals to raise hourly and monthly rates, reduce free garage parking from two hours to one, and introduce weekend meter fees to eliminate general fund subsidies.
Raleigh Convention Center Fire Damage Repairs
The convention center is undergoing extensive repairs after a December roof fire, with a temporary mobile kitchen set up to ensure first-quarter events can proceed.