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November 16, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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November 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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November 2, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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November 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:
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October 19, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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October 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Our latest newsletter is out now.
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Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:
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Make sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like our November 20th happy hour and more.
Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:
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Our latest newsletter is out now.
Make sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like our November 20th happy hour and more.
Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:
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Make sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like our November 20th happy hour and more.
Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:
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October 19, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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October 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Make sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like our November 20th happy hour and more.
Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:
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NEW: Keep up with RaleighForward in the news, showcasing where we have received coverage on pressing issues related to Raleigh.
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In the News — RaleighForward
Local opinion pieces from and press coverage of RaleighForward.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
NEW: Keep up with RaleighForward in the news, showcasing where we have received coverage on pressing issues related to Raleigh.
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Our latest newsletter was just published. Catch up on what City Council did during their mid-year retreat.
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October 5, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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October 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our latest newsletter was just published. Catch up on what City Council did during their mid-year retreat.
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New from RaleighForward: Here's how Raleigh's elections will change starting next year.
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Raleigh City Council Shifts to 4-Year Staggered Terms with a Primary in 2026 — RaleighForward
Raleigh’s method of electing the mayor and city councilors is about to change in 2026.
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September 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New from RaleighForward: Here's how Raleigh's elections will change starting next year.
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Read our latest newsletter to learn more about how Raleigh’s City Council elections will work under the new system:
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September 28, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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September 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Read our latest newsletter to learn more about how Raleigh’s City Council elections will work under the new system:
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“Raleigh can’t afford to succumb to status quo defenders.”
Read this letter to the editor from RaleighForward Founder Eric Braun in today’s N&O:
Read this letter to the editor from RaleighForward Founder Eric Braun in today’s N&O:
September 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Raleigh can’t afford to succumb to status quo defenders.”
Read this letter to the editor from RaleighForward Founder Eric Braun in today’s N&O:
Read this letter to the editor from RaleighForward Founder Eric Braun in today’s N&O:
Read our latest newsletter now: Continuing the Discussion About Why Density Matters for Raleigh’s Fiscal Future, and more.
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September 14, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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September 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Read our latest newsletter now: Continuing the Discussion About Why Density Matters for Raleigh’s Fiscal Future, and more.
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Read about what City Council will be up to this week and more in our latest newsletter: raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
August 31, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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September 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Read about what City Council will be up to this week and more in our latest newsletter: raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
Read our new Policy Brief: Understanding What Property Value Maps Reveal About Raleigh’s Past, Present and Future
These maps help tell a much larger story about where the City invests, who benefits, and what that means for Raleigh’s future.
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These maps help tell a much larger story about where the City invests, who benefits, and what that means for Raleigh’s future.
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Understanding What Property Value Maps Reveal About Raleigh’s Past, Present and Future — RaleighForward
Raleigh has grown enormously over the past two decades. That growth is clearly visible in these new property value maps developed by the City covering 2004 to 2024. Drawn from Wake County’s tax ...
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August 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Read our new Policy Brief: Understanding What Property Value Maps Reveal About Raleigh’s Past, Present and Future
These maps help tell a much larger story about where the City invests, who benefits, and what that means for Raleigh’s future.
raleighforward.org/housing-affo...
These maps help tell a much larger story about where the City invests, who benefits, and what that means for Raleigh’s future.
raleighforward.org/housing-affo...
Read our latest newsletter now, including our exclusive coverage of the ongoing Hayes Barton homeowners lawsuit.
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July 27 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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July 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Read our latest newsletter now, including our exclusive coverage of the ongoing Hayes Barton homeowners lawsuit.
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"This lawsuit and a similar lawsuit filed by the Raleigh Country Club are designed to maintain the status quo so wealthy neighborhoods like Hayes Barton and those served by country clubs remain enclaves for the wealthy."
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BREAKING: Hayes Barton homeowners lose most recent skirmish in their ongoing battle to stop construction of 17 townhomes — RaleighForward
Subscribe to our Substack to be the first to get these breaking news updates. Last week, several Hayes Barton homeowners continued their attack on the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community...
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July 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"This lawsuit and a similar lawsuit filed by the Raleigh Country Club are designed to maintain the status quo so wealthy neighborhoods like Hayes Barton and those served by country clubs remain enclaves for the wealthy."
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Read up on our latest RaleighForward newsletter here:
-- Watch a replay of our March event with the City and WakeUP featuring the National Civic League
-- Read an update on the continued efforts attacking the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community
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-- Watch a replay of our March event with the City and WakeUP featuring the National Civic League
-- Read an update on the continued efforts attacking the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community
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July 13 Newsletter — RaleighForward
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July 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Read up on our latest RaleighForward newsletter here:
-- Watch a replay of our March event with the City and WakeUP featuring the National Civic League
-- Read an update on the continued efforts attacking the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community
raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
-- Watch a replay of our March event with the City and WakeUP featuring the National Civic League
-- Read an update on the continued efforts attacking the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community
raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
Read up on what Council plans to tackle before their summer break in our latest newsletter: raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
June 29 Newsletter — RaleighForward
Hello, and welcome to RaleighForward on Substack! Articles and Resources of interest: Rising rent, not enough options: The Need for More Affordable Housing. Read more from Spectrum . Af...
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June 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Read up on what Council plans to tackle before their summer break in our latest newsletter: raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
BREAKING from RaleighForward: Superior Court Judge Rules Against Raleigh Country Club’s Effort to Stop Townhome Community (for now)
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BREAKING: Superior Court Judge Rules Against Raleigh Country Club’s Effort to Stop Townhome Community (for now) — RaleighForward
Subscribe to our Substack to be the first to get these breaking news updates. On June 16, Judge Bryan Collins issued a preliminary ruling on the Raleigh Country Club’s appeal of a proposed 16-unit ...
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June 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
BREAKING from RaleighForward: Superior Court Judge Rules Against Raleigh Country Club’s Effort to Stop Townhome Community (for now)
Read our exclusive analysis: raleighforward.org/housing-affo...
Read our exclusive analysis: raleighforward.org/housing-affo...
RaleighForward is co-hosting its next Happy Hour with WakeUp Wake County and CityBuilders. Please join us on June 24th from 5:30-7:30 at Trophy Brewing and Pizza located at 827 W. Morgan Street. Hope to see you there!
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RaleighForward Roundup | June 15, 2025
Read our new policy brief on housing, transportation and inequality trends in Raleigh
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June 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
RaleighForward is co-hosting its next Happy Hour with WakeUp Wake County and CityBuilders. Please join us on June 24th from 5:30-7:30 at Trophy Brewing and Pizza located at 827 W. Morgan Street. Hope to see you there!
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Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis (2015–2023) Using the Urban Land Institute’s Housing Attainability Interactive Mapping Tool
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Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis — RaleighForward
Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis (2015–2023) Using the Urban Land Institute’s Housing Attainability Interactive Mapping Tool ...
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June 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis (2015–2023) Using the Urban Land Institute’s Housing Attainability Interactive Mapping Tool
raleighforward.org/housing-affo...
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Mark your calendars and join us for a Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 24th at Trophy Brewing and Pizza. This event is in partnership with WakeUP Wake County and Citybuilder!
June 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Mark your calendars and join us for a Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 24th at Trophy Brewing and Pizza. This event is in partnership with WakeUP Wake County and Citybuilder!
Understanding Public Housing and Housing Voucher Programs: A Guide for Developers and Community Stakeholders
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Understanding Public Housing and Housing Voucher Programs: A Guide for Developers and Community Stakeholders — RaleighForward
What Is Public Housing? Public housing is a federally funded program designed to provide safe, decent, and affordable rental housing for low-income individuals, families, the elderly, and persons wi...
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June 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Understanding Public Housing and Housing Voucher Programs: A Guide for Developers and Community Stakeholders
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Read our latest newsletter now:
-- Happy Hour on 6/24
-- Understanding Public Housing
-- 2024 Community Survey
And more!
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-- Happy Hour on 6/24
-- Understanding Public Housing
-- 2024 Community Survey
And more!
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June 1 Newsletter — RaleighForward
Hello, and welcome to RaleighForward on Substack! Join us for a Happy Hour on June 24th RaleighForward is co-hosting its next Happy Hour with WakeUp Wake County and CityBuilders. Please join us...
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June 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Read our latest newsletter now:
-- Happy Hour on 6/24
-- Understanding Public Housing
-- 2024 Community Survey
And more!
raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
-- Happy Hour on 6/24
-- Understanding Public Housing
-- 2024 Community Survey
And more!
raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...
Read our latest newsletter for updates about Missing Middle reform, a potential new flag for Raleigh and housing bills at the NC General Assembly. raleighforward.substack.com/p/raleighfor...
RaleighForward Roundup | May 18, 2025
Raleigh's Missing Middle Reforms are still under attack
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May 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Read our latest newsletter for updates about Missing Middle reform, a potential new flag for Raleigh and housing bills at the NC General Assembly. raleighforward.substack.com/p/raleighfor...
Dix Park is hitting a major milestone with the impending opening of the Gipson Play Plaza. This is a $69 million investment by the City. Plus, Raleigh is continually expanding its greenway and park system, including the upcoming Smoky Hollow Park.
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RaleighForward Roundup | May 4, 2025
Dix Park just hit a major milestone with Gipson Play Plaza
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May 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Dix Park is hitting a major milestone with the impending opening of the Gipson Play Plaza. This is a $69 million investment by the City. Plus, Raleigh is continually expanding its greenway and park system, including the upcoming Smoky Hollow Park.
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Could a Civic Assembly be coming to Raleigh? More on that and other updates in today's RaleighForward newsletter:
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RaleighForward Roundup | April 27th, 2025
The City is accepting RFPs for a Civic Assembly as part of the Comprehensive Plan
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April 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Could a Civic Assembly be coming to Raleigh? More on that and other updates in today's RaleighForward newsletter:
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