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Raleigh Tinkers With Its Parking Standards
Under advice from parking guru Donald Shoup, North Carolina's capital is rethinking its parking requirements.
Power Blue City Welcomes Green Condos
Designed by architect William McDonough, a pair of towers recently approved for downtown Chapel Hill will be the first mixed-use development to meet LEED Gold standards in North Carolina.
Can Google Change One Small Town's Fortunes?
State and local officials are offering $100 million dollars in tax breaks to the Internet company should it locate a new facility in Lenoir, North Carolina. Yet some wonder if the generosity will pay off for the town.
Downtown Raleigh Debates Relaxing Parking Requirements
The city council is considering letting developers decide for themselves how many parking spaces to build, though many worry the change could harm downtown.
A Day In The Life Of A Downtown Ambassador
In downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, a new group of citizens are giving their city's image a boost by providing a variety of services, from picking up litter to redirecting lost visitors.
Law Bans Barbed Wire Around Public Housing
North Carolina passes a law banning electric or barbed-wire fences around public housing complexes.
Paying the Price for Gas
Commuters in North Carolina's greater Triangle area do not have any choice but to drive amidst skyrocketing gas prices. Local urban planning experts blame consumer attitudes and the region's suburban character.
Study: Road Construction Does Not Create Sprawl
Contradicting smart growth advocates, a study concludes that road construction does not lead to more sprawl.
Elevated HOV Lanes To Cost $129 Million Per Mile
A study commissioned by NCDOT finds that HOV lanes for the research Triangle region are far more expensive than anticipated.
Preserving North Carolina's Coastline
A 2-part story looks at efforts to preserve North Carolina's coast which are undermined by actions of the state legislature.
Computer Game Helps Teach Kids About Planning
A contest inspired by 'SimCity' gives middle-schoolers a taste of the complexities of city planning -- and the fun of making a perfect place
Did Sprawl Aid The Sniper?
On an online forum, New Urbanism enthusiasts discussed if urban sprawl aided the Washington-area sniper. Is the allegation just suburbia-bashing?
Raleigh Requires Developer-Citizen Talks Before Rezoning
Raleigh is reviewing the first batch of reports for conditional-use rezonings in which the developer must report on meetings with neighbors.
North Carolina's Massive Historic Renovation
Durham officials approve a $43.2 million subsidy for one of the nation's largest historic renovation projects, aimed at revitalizing downtown Durham.
County To Rethink 2,200-home Mixed-use Development
A California-based company proposes to build 2,200 homes near Chapel Hill.
Transforming Downtown Into Uptown
Following the examples of cities and towns like Raleigh and Cary, developers Wake Forest, NC want to transform vacant downtown buildings into upscale shops.
North Carolina Builder Emerges As Housing Leader
The Regency Housing Group has quietly made itself one of the largest builders of affordable apartments in the country since its founding seven years ago.
Roundabouts Heading For The NC Triangle
Local governments together with the North Carolina DOT are planning to replace ugly or unsafe intersections throughout North Carolina with roundabouts.
Raleigh's Urban Design Guidelines
Guidelines encourage denser development, public spaces, and pedestrian-friendly development.
Computers Help Public Visualize Design Options
3-D modeling helps public visualize development alternatives.
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