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DLA Takes Leading Role to Quiet Downtown Train Noise

City Government Published September 29, 2009 at 6:44 pm 32 Comments
Trains that wind through the Downtown area with their horns sounding late into the night and through the early morning have always been a source of disturbance to residents.  But with more people choosing to live Downtown, residents have come forward in numbers to seek relief and request assistance from the DLA.
 
The DLA has taken the initiative to get involved in the process to find a suitable solution for all parties, including the train companies, city officials, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), and Downtown residents.  
 
You might say . . . Yes, but this is a long standing problem, legal requirements as well as safety conditions for pedestrians and motorists at street crossings warrant the sounding of horns.…
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England Meets the U.S. at The Oxford in Downtown Raleigh

Fayetteville Street Published September 25, 2009 at 12:43 pm No Comments

In England, pubs serve as neighborhood watering holes where everyone knows your name.  Meet the new gathering spot on Fayetteville St. in Downtown Raleigh, The Oxford Gastro Pub, where the General Manager, Daniel Sartain, carries on this tradition.  Here, the food is more important than a typical pub.  You can expect a nice dinner that will not break the bank.  The dining room, while elegant, is not stuffy; it’s all about comfort. With all the different types of people living in Raleigh, the doors are wide open to everyone. Versatility is key, down to the price point on the menu.

Years ago, Daniel tended bar on Glenwood South and has watched the area grow.…

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Things That Make You Go “Hummmmm” While Walking Downtown.

Downtown Living Published September 24, 2009 at 10:14 am 2 Comments

I moved downtown three years ago and found that I really had no use for a second car so I sold one car and kept the other.  I now find myself using the R-line or walking around downtown during the week for dinner or just going to the bank and post office……………..I know very urban of me.  It really is amazing how much you notice while walking versus zooming around in a car.  The past several months, I’ve been walking down to Glenwood South for dinner or walking toward Fayetteville Street for the banks and post office.  On my walks I’m always amazed what I see and most of the time I think “hmmmm, why did that happen” or “hmmmm, who would ever have thought about doing that” or “hmmmm, I’ve never noticed that before”.…

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City Council Up for Election – Who is Representing Your Voice?

City Government Published September 1, 2009 at 12:29 pm No Comments
Curious about who’s who on the signs springing up in your neighborhood?  You may wonder exactly how Raleigh’s city council works and who it is who represents your voice in shaping downtown.
The City Council sets city policy, enacts laws and adopts the city budget each year. The City Council is Raleigh’s governing body, consisting of eight members who are elected for two-year terms. Three of the members, including the mayor, are elected at large, while the other members are elected from five districts.  You can access the candidate list by clicking here.  Residents may look up their district by their street address using imaps.…
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