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”
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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”
Q&A on the Environment
Q: As Chair of the City Council’s Growth & Natural Resources committee, what are your top priorities for environmental conservation in Raleigh? Jane Harrison: My top priorities are climate and environmental justice. This means protecting and restoring natural resources, especially in neighborhoods that have traditionally faced environmental harm or have had limited access to greenContinueContinue reading “Q&A on the Environment”
Week without Driving
I’m participating in the national challenge “Week Without Driving” (Sept. 30 – Oct. 6) to showcase the barriers that non-drivers face when trying to move safely in our communities, and recommit to Raleigh being a great place for everyone to get around, including those who don’t use a personal motor vehicle. People without a carContinueContinue reading “Week without Driving”
Q&A on Affordable Housing
Q: What’s the difference between subsidized housing for low-income residents and generally affordable housing for middle-income residents? Jane Harrison: Subsidies are used for income-restricted housing, typically for those earning 30-80% of the area median income (AMI). Median household income in Raleigh is ~$75,000. The market doesn’t naturally provide enough affordable housing at or below theseContinueContinue reading “Q&A on Affordable Housing”