Displacement is the involuntary relocation of residents due to pressure from rising housing costs, landlord pressure, and changing neighborhood composition from gentrification. The City has the following anti-displacement tools: (1) housing supply & choice; (2) preservation; (3) targeted investment; and (4) stability & prevention. We have increased the number of programs and funding on theseContinueContinue reading “Anti-Displacement Tools: What’s available in Raleigh?”
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Preview of Raleigh’s 2027 Budget
Raleigh City Council met for a short retreat to discuss the upcoming 2027 fiscal year budget which begins on July 1, 2026. With current expenses, we are expected to have a budget shortfall just under $20 million and will have to make some hard choices about services and tax rates. I want to hear from you asContinueContinue reading “Preview of Raleigh’s 2027 Budget”
Caring for our Neighbors
On a frigid winter weekend, the City welcomed 20 monks who are walking for peace from Texas to Washington, D.C. The venerable monk Bhikkhu Pannakara gave a stirring address in front of the NC State Capitol building reminding us to take care of our loved ones and neighbors — to show love, compassion and respectContinueContinue reading “Caring for our Neighbors”
Honoring Raleigh’s 4th Ward
Last weekend I had the pleasure of touring the 4th Ward, a historically Black neighborhood southwest of downtown Raleigh. According to Raleigh native and 4th Ward resident Rosa Rand, “It was a village, mostly a family, and the friends that were interspersed in between the houses, they were like family too.” We visited key places stillContinueContinue reading “Honoring Raleigh’s 4th Ward”
Take a ride!
Raleigh’s new dockless bikeshare program is up and running. How does it work? Download the Lime app (green/white bikes & scooters) or the Spin app (orange/block bikes & scooters). Use the app to find and unlock a bike or scooter near you. Where to park? Use a micromobility corral (look for a “P” sign withContinueContinue reading “Take a ride!”
Investing in the Next Generation
Wake County Boys & Girls Club operates 10 neighborhood clubs across Wake & Johnston counties to ensure all young people have the greatest opportunity to succeed in school, at work, and in life. One of those clubs is at Washington Elementary School in District D. They equip young people in our community with positive role modelsContinueContinue reading “Investing in the Next Generation”
Committed to Affordable Housing
ONE Wake – an assembly of 50 churches across Wake County – held an accountability summit about affordable housing over the weekend.
My New Year’s Resolution…
Pedestrian and road safety is one of my key priorities this term. Y’all might be having dry January or trying a new fitness regime, but my New Year’s resolution is safety on our roads, no matter how we get around.
Q&A on Transit
Q: What is the latest on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Raleigh, and how will it benefit the area? Jane Harrison: The City of Raleigh broke ground on the New Bern Corridor last fall which will connect southeast Raleigh to downtown with dedicated bus lanes. These lanes will allow for frequent (every 15 minutes) andContinueContinue reading “Q&A on Transit”
Q&A on Public Safety
Q: We’ve seen a reduction in crime in downtown Raleigh. How did that happen? Jane Harrison: When I joined Council, there were serious safety concerns downtown, with nuisance behavior like loud noise, car racing, drug dealing, and some incidents of violence. Without feeling safe, people weren’t comfortable walking in their neighborhoods or going out. IContinueContinue reading “Q&A on Public Safety”