City of Raleigh in the news

Raleigh City Council elections are taking place, with various incumbents and newcomers vying for seats, focusing on key issues like housing affordability, public safety, and infrastructure.

Raleigh City Council passed a six-month moratorium on new data centers exceeding 10,000 square feet.

Raleigh is considering a six-month moratorium on large-scale data center development due to concerns about noise, energy, and water consumption, with a public hearing scheduled for community feedback.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein showcased an affordable housing development in Southeast Raleigh as a state model, while discussing broader housing shortages and criticizing proposed constitutional amendments that could impede funding solutions.

Raleigh City Council passed a temporary six-month halt on approvals for large data centers to assess their potential environmental and community impacts while supporting the technology sector.

Raleigh Police Department is exploring the use of autonomous patrol vehicles, proposed by Policing Lab, to augment police presence downtown and deter crime.

Raleigh's Glenwood South neighborhood faces resident complaints about increased crime, traffic, and noise due to a surge in nightlife businesses.

Dix Park in Raleigh, NC, is undergoing a major transformation with the demolition of old hospital buildings to create new green space as part of a long-term development plan.

Raleigh city council rejected a proposed teen curfew ordinance after a "teen takeover" incident, opting instead to focus on creating more youth-friendly "third spaces" and addressing gun violence concerns.

Raleigh residents near Glenwood South are concerned about escalating noise, litter, and disturbances from nearby bars and are meeting with city leaders to address the issue.

The City of Raleigh launched an online database to help residents find affordable housing and showcase its efforts to address housing challenges.

The City of Raleigh tested an AI customer service assistant to understand its utility for resident interactions and determined its limitations, preferring human contact in some areas.

Raleigh grapples with balancing rapid urban development in established areas with resident concerns about neighborhood character and infrastructure strain.

Raleigh has not ruled out a minor's curfew, awaiting community feedback from an upcoming October 12 event before the City Council decides.

Raleigh, NC, uses drones and AI to build a digital twin of the city for urban planning, traffic management, and communication.

The Raleigh City Council will consider a data center moratorium.

Raleigh City Council is contemplating a six-month pause on data center development, mirroring other North Carolina localities that are studying the impact of these facilities on local resources.

Raleigh City Council will no longer pursue a youth curfew, opting instead to address youth crime and spaces in a future meeting after finding most recent arrests were adults.

Raleigh Water is revising its drought response plan and exploring new long-term water sources to accommodate population growth and prevent future shortages.

Raleigh City Council is set to vote on October 6 for a six-month moratorium on data centers, a proposal put forward by Mayor Janet Cowell and supported by public opinion.