The Department of City Planning strives to build a 21st Century City of lasting value by providing guidance for growth, preservation and development. Public involvement is key to the success of City Planning. The community provides personal experience, first hand knowledge and professional expertise that is invaluable to city staff when considering historic and cultural heritage, economic development, public safety, transportation, streetscape and urban design of an area.
Making the decision to begin your own home improvement project can be one of the most rewarding and challenging tasks for a homeowner. So before you get started, check out this video series to learn about specific permit requirements, tips for working on historic properties, project guidelines, how to make sustainable decisions, advice from Raleigh inspectors as well as time and money saving information that will get your home improvement project off to a great start.
This video series is a collection of interviews with key stakeholders engaged in the Blue Ridge District Study. Together these stakeholders outline their vision, connection and history to Blue Ridge Road. As partners in this project they share a common goal to help develop better vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle and transit connectivity to and through the corridor; leverage State and local policies and investments to support coordinated growth; and guide development in order to conserve natural systems and landscapes.
The City of Raleigh's "Raleigh Connected" initiative seeks to promote economic growth, digital inclusion and security through workforce training and widespread Internet access.