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In teaching economic development at NC State, I ask my students to investigate the private and public sector investments that should be made in communities across North Carolina. Raleigh has one of the strongest economies in the U.S., so they typically choose other communities for their research. And yet many residents here are still excludedContinueContinue reading “Economic Inclusion”

We had all hoped the COVID-19 pandemic would be over by now. And yet the struggle continues. I tested positive during the omicron surge. Being laid up with a cough, sore throat and head fog is not my preferred state of being. During these dark days, I am grateful that my symptoms were not worse.ContinueContinue reading “Covid continues, continue to take care!”

I had a great time with Lake Johnson staff and community to clean up the lake. This annual NC Big Sweep event helps to keep Lake Johnson water clean and free of debris. The City of Raleigh partners with Foothills Brewing and the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation Department to make the event possible.ContinueContinue reading “Keeping Lake Johnson clean”

Thanks to everyone who supports Athens Drive Community Library! Neighbors came together and worked with the Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Public School System to re-open the library. Effective Wednesday, August 25, we can enter the library, browse for books, use a public computer, and pick up books on reserve. Visitors ages 5+ContinueContinue reading “Athens Drive Community Library is open.”

Significant investments in green stormwater infrastructure are needed in Raleigh. Green infrastructure helps us prepare for disruptive weather and protect our water resources. It also provides greenspace for public enjoyment. Green infrastructure uses natural and built landscape features to capture and soak up rainwater. The issue is that impervious surfaces – roads, sidewalks, parking lots,ContinueContinue reading “Green Infrastructure”

Freedom and dignity are sometimes limited based on the color of our skin, who we love, gender. Policies and practices of segregation and discrimination unfairly narrow opportunity. If we want to realize the ideals of justice and liberty for all, we must acknowledge our history, and repair it. I believe in equity: an allocation ofContinueContinue reading “Freedom & Dignity”

Join us on Saturday, April 17 to clean up Bushy Branch Stream behind Kentwood Park. We adopted the stream through the City of Raleigh to protect our waterways and build connections between the community and local environment. Raleigh’s streams are part of the Neuse River Watershed; trash in one tributary flows to other parts ofContinueContinue reading “Earth Day”

When it comes to staying in touch, Raleigh has been through a tough year. The COVID-19 situation has left many people isolated; some folks are struggling financially while others are simply lonesome. Many of us have lost loved ones and good friends because of the pandemic. The winter months were a trying time. And yet,ContinueContinue reading “Community Needed”

The elephant in the room — well, in District D at least. This almost 150 acre development proposed along S. Saunders Street just south of downtown Raleigh was unanimously opposed by the Raleigh Planning Commission (8-0) in December and the very next week approved by almost all members of Raleigh City Council (7-1). Throughout theContinueContinue reading “Downtown South”