Last week, Raleigh’s Planning Commission approved a controversial rezoning required for the West at Peace development — a proposed, 30-story mixed-use project near Smoky Hollow — to move forward. On Monday night, residents near that site, as well as city officials and the developer, all met for a joint development meeting at the Halifax Community Center.
The meeting was a standing-room-only event, with dozens in attendance, including Mayor Janet Cowell and councilor Jane Harrison, who represents the district where the project could be built. Those in attendance could share their thoughts on the rezoning and possible project and ask questions to either the city’s planner or developer. Roy Attride, who helped start Raleigh Neighbors United and has coordinated opposition to the plans, was also a speaker.
I think there needs to be way more concern about affordable housing because people who can’t afford to live in the Raleigh area, in the downtown area, are being forced out…