by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
City of Raleigh plans on spending $130,000,000 on transportation capital expenses in 2024, and $456,580,000 over the next 5 years. The Bus Rapid Transit project is by far the largest line item. The idea behind the project is to create corridors for buses. This article...
by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 27, 2025 | Spending, Taxes
Raleigh Water: FY25 funding for more than 65 projects across the City ($227.75 million) based on an estimate of 500,000 people in Raleigh this is an estimated $450 per inhabitant spent on water infrastructure upgrades. This is a 20% increase on the $189,000,000 or so...
by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 26, 2025 | City Council, Taxes, Uncategorized
Below is a screenshot from the city of Raleigh portal for a proposed subdivision process I have been trying to get done at my home in Raleigh. We have a large lot that is big enough for two R4 designated lots, which would increase the inventory in our desirable...
by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 25, 2025 | City Council, Spending
The City is widening Barwell Road from Rock Quarry Road to Berkeley Lake Road. Per the city: “We want Barwell Road to be safe, convenient, and comfortable for all modes of transportation. We call this a Complete Street. Improvements to the road include:...
by Gordon Buchanan | Mar 24, 2025 | Spending, Uncategorized
City of Raleigh recently announces the completion of a study on the “historic context” of LGBTQIA+ history and culture in Raleigh. The program cost $29,000. More per the city of Raleigh: “The City of Raleigh, on behalf of the Raleigh Historic...
