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Community Conversation featuring East CAC neighborhoods
Celebrating Ordinary Architecture Raleigh has many post-WWII neighborhoods of modest colonial and ranch houses like Rochester Heights or Cameron Village. What makes these houses and neighborhoods special? What techniques are there for updating these smaller, mid-century architectural gems? To find out, please join the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission (RHDC) and Preservation North Carolina for a…
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Z-24-10 (Poole and Norwood) to be heard at Sept. meeting
Dan Coleman contacted me yesterday to ask that his Z-24-10 case be added to our agenda. As our October meeting would come a day after the public hearing for Z-14-10 (which is Oct 19th at 2 PM in front of City Council), I will instead add it to our September agenda. Z-24-10 is a rezoning…
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East CAC meets Monday, Sept 20th
We’ve got lots going on this month at the East CAC! Raleigh Police will return to in a follow-up to last year’s meeting where RPD will ask for our feedback on its priorities in our area. We’ll also elect our CAC officers and choose who will be our East CAC Neighborhood Recognition Award winner. Also,…
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East CAC meets tonight
East CAC will be meeting Monday, July 19th at 7 PM at Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue. This month we’ll hear from Diane Upshaw on water conservation. As a timely complement to her presentation, the Community Services Department will be giving away low-flow shower heads. We’ll also hear from Laura Aiken about building…
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Drugs workshop at St. Matthew AME
Drugs Uncovered: What parents need to know! A Must-See Workshop for Parents! What: Workshop and Exhibit Learn ways to talk to kids about drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Learn current drug trends. Identify signs of substance abuse. Explore “our” teenager’s bedroom. Identify the ways teens are using common and unique items to conceal and use drugs,…
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Z-24-10, convenience store at Poole and Norwood
Daniel Coleman has filed a new rezoning request for the convenience store at Poole and Norwood. The case, Z-24-10, is scheduled for a public hearing on October 19, 2010. I do not have any other information on this new case. I do not yet have a copy of the new zoning request and it is…
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Discussion on school board tonight
Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker wants to hear from community leaders about important policy decisions the Wake County Board of Education is making. Before meeting with the Mayor, let’s talk! We need to discuss… * What are community members thinking, feeling, and wanting? * What should be our strategy for the meeting with the Mayor and…
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Capital Boulevard Study mentioned in N&O
Ray Martin of the News and Observer mentioned the upcoming Capital Boulevard Corridor study in yesterday’s Midtown Raleigh News. Want to help spruce up Capital Boulevard? If so, the city wants to hear from you at a workshop scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 24. It’s the official kick-off for a wide-ranging study on how to…
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East CAC meets Monday, June 21st
The East CAC will meet on Monday, June 21st at 7 PM at Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue. This month, our special guest is Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker, who will be discussing his vision for East Raleigh in light of the New Bern Avenue and Capital Boulevard studies now taking place. We’ll also…
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Public Workshop On Capital Boulevard Corridor Study
City To Host Public Workshop On Capital Boulevard Corridor Study The City of Raleigh will hold a public workshop on the Capital Boulevard Corridor Study on Thursday, June 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the new vehicle showroom at the Bobby Murray Chevrolet dealership located at 1820 Capital Blvd. Registration and check-in begins…