Author Archives: Chrystal Bartlett
Census: Raleigh has Growing Households, Latino Population
The 2010 Census puts Raleigh among the nation’s fastest-growing cities. We break down which segments of the population are growing: Latinos and different types of households.
Bike Rack Competition Pushes Cyclist Infrastructure
Think you can build a better bike rack? Great. The city of Raleigh wants your help to do just that. Registration closes July 8 for a competition to build a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing bike rack. It’s just one of many things the city is doing to increase bicycling in Raleigh.
Photo: The curly tailed bike rack outside of NoFo in the Five Points area of Raleigh. By Uncle Catherine.
One Month Out: Getting Tornado Cleanup Help
A month after the EF3 tornado touched down in Raleigh, the city is still cleaning up. FEMA, Baptist Men, SBA Loans, debris removal and permit waivers are just a few of the disaster recovery resources available to tornado survivors. Learning what you are eligible for, where to apply and when can get confusing, so Raleigh Public Record created this guide for Raleigh and Wake County residents.
Raleigh Opposes Nash Chicken Plant
Sanderson Farms’ proposed plant, dubbed “Project Baseball,” would be located in the Neuse River basin. City officials recently submitted comments to the state saying, in effect, that the facility could force Raleigh to spend more money on clean water initiatives to mitigate the resulting chicken waste in the Neuse.
Photo by bobistraveling.
Census Data Reveal Raleigh Growth and Population Shifts
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, it is not surprising that 44 Raleigh census tracts grew by more than 20 percent. Most of the growth has been in the northwest part of the city, with other high-growth tracts in the northeast and southeast. Only two census tracts in the downtown area grew by more than 20 percent.
Photo by Suzie T.
Raleigh’s Hispanic Population Surges
Anytime one of our city’s population groups grows by 137 percent is a time to sit up and take notice. That’s exactly what the 2010 Census results show has happened with Raleigh’s Hispanic or Latino population in the last decade.
The fact that Raleigh is growing quickly is not exactly news, but specific details about the people who make up that growth are now available from the 2010 Census.
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The PROP, five years later
Repeated loud parties, overgrown grass, junk cars and appliances in the yard along with structural issues such as exposed wiring and faulty plumbing are the meat and potatoes of Raleigh’s Probationary Rental Occupancy ordinance. Now in its fifth year, here’s a look back at the goals of the PROP and how it is working out.
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