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Over 30 people attended the monthly meeting of the District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) on the morning of October 17, 2009. After introductions, we talked about who we would like to have as special guests for future meetings. Upcoming guests include Captain Perry, Tom Stafford, and Kristen Rosselli. The group reviewed some upcoming items for City Council, had introductions from the Downtown Living Advocates, Renaissance Park neighborhood, and member announcements.

The November meeting for DDNA will be held at Renaissance Park. Elizabeth Byrd to coordinate pot luck breakfast.

Meeting Notes

Council updates

• Roger Koopman was not re-elected, John Odom is taking his place
• Bonner Gaylord is replacing Phillip Isley (who did not run)
• The mayor’s top priorities include economic development, transit, and water
• Unified development ordinance
  • Council officially adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
  • Go online and look at Denver code (a three year effort), Mitch Silver hoping to do this as an 18-month effort
  • Potential for a creation of an advisory board to include a citizen from each District
• Graduated impact fee system
• Water capacity fees / tiered water rates

Talked about the regional area plans for water. Triangle J looking at the COGs. Correction: Triangle J COG’ Development an Infrastructure Initiative is focusing on two topics. Regional transit transportation system and 50-year water resource management plan. Triangle J’s D+I meeting last week focused on developing regional solutions to water quality and quantity. end correction The region can work this out or we may become the next Atlanta where the Federal government steps in.

Thomas sent an email to the DDNA list about the police beat realignment [PDF]. Chief Dolan provided a comprehensive report includes information about the future of RPD. Interesting concepts like correlation between crime and quality of life. The plan emphasizes the continued use of the PROP and other tools. Night club concentrated efforts. Includes recruiting, pay, benefits, etc.

Anne Franklin mentioned that on the public forums [during the election], public safety was not a hot topic at all. Crowder mentioned that Chief Dolan and RPD has done a great job of preventing crime and solving crimes. New Noise and Party Ordinance (NPO) with party citation has been extremely successful. Criminal activities (drugs, prostitution, etc.) added to the PROP have also helped with a better quality of life.

How is the landlord registration working? It’s working very well. Police and inspections are now able to contact landlords much easier. Louise Griffith mentioned that on the real estate side some “lax” landlords are selling properties because they do not want deal with the the new regulations and upkeep of their property. Crowder said the registration is achieving it’s goals and creating a high standard. Renting property is a business.

Downtown Living Advocates (DLA)

Not a formal neighborhood association, but a group of people who live downtown that want to have a voice. Downtown crosses several CAC’s which makes it an ineffective way to communicate. Want to make downtown and attractive living environment, for the people who live there already and for future residents. This group started about 4-5 months ago. Communication is important for this group. Started with a few mixers.

Communicating through social media, like Facebook, Twitter, and started their own blog. Growing membership. Want to see how to work with District D.

DLA information

The voice of downtown Raleigh, encouraging communication with residents. Engage with us on the web at www.RaleighDLA.com.

• Become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RaleighDLA
• Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/RaleighDLA
• Email us: admin@RaleighDLA.com

Renaissance Park

New neighborhood. One of the mixed-use neighborhoods built under the urban design guidelines, located at the old municipal airport (crossroads of South Saunders and Tryon). Hosted a candidates forum during the election.

• Public safety issues of homeless, where they go, the programs they have (and don’t know about) and the programs that they don’t have
• Sanitation and cleanliness of the southern gateway, has been treated a little bit differently
  • Caraleigh neighborhood has similar issues
• Bridge on Tryon and completing Tryon Road
• Peach Road area
• Positive redevelopment South Saunders
• Just getting started and organized, framework and communications are new
• Make sure that the development is followed up
• Recent board of adjustments case wanted to bypass the tree ordinance
• Next SWCAC meeting will highlight some of these concerns

Website: http://www.renparkonline.com/

Thomas to talk with Garner mayor about cleaning this corridor up and getting the right kind of services and retail at South Saunders / Tryon.

Wilmington street corridor changed from highway use to research and development office, in the Comprehensive Plan, per the recommendation of the DDNA study groups.

Talked about the different views and perspectives of seeing places during the day versus at night. Also talked about studies, like noise, parking, etc., being conducted during the day when the problem is at night or during a holiday weekend when it’s not a peak time.

Cameron Village Shopping Center

Regency Center (acquired Cameron Village several years ago). Got to know the neighborhoods over the past few years. Support the Sir Walter Raleigh awards. Border of Cameron Village part of a new neighborhood association, Cameron Village Neighborhood Association. Crescent property, kind of stalled at the moment.

Announcements

• Pullen Arts fair is today.
• Hillsborough (1 Maiden Lane) Hillsborough Street Partnership; adopted a BID, update streetscape plan, next steps for visioning. Dan Burden keynotes on current trends and walkable communities.
• City of Oaks Marathon on November 1, opportunity for business along the route and neighborhood support.
• Walnut Creek runs through SouthWest Raleigh, includes Lake Johnson, Lake Raleigh. Benson Kirkman, Anne Franklin, and others are developing a festival for Walnut Creek in 2011 to emphasize it’s importance. Starting now with Greenway tours. Five tours over the next few Saturdays. [Look for more information on this in a future blog post.]
• Builders of Hope – affordable, sustainable, building day. Open lectures. State Street common site.
• Sierra Club fundraiser at 5:30pm at Helios.

Suggested future guests

• New councilors: Bonner Gaylord and John Odom
• Mitch Silver / Ken Bowers – Raleigh development code

Attendance

• Jim Belt, Downtown Living Advocates (DLA)
• Saf Fahim, Downtown Living Advocates (DLA)
• Brian Reece, Downtown Living Advocates (DLA)
• Ralph Thompson, Cameron Park
• Anne Franklin, Park Devereux and Downtown Living Advocates (DLA)
• Danielle Simorelli, Lineberry Alliance
• Will Allen, Cameron Village
• David Smith, Cameron Village
• Elizabeth Lane, West Morgan
• Steven Yoho, Greenbelt
• George Adler, Cameron Park
• Jimmy Creech, Boylan Hieghts
• Eva Johannes, Lineberry Alliance
• Anthony McLeod, Renaissance Park
• Andy Marguiles, Renaissance Park
• Leah Marguiles, Renaissance Park
• Nicole Johnson, Renaissance Park
• Mo Johnson, Renaissance Park
• Cara McLeod, Renaissance Park
• Joseph Boisvert, University Park
• Elizabeth Byrd, Avent West
• John Reaves, Jr., Caraleigh
• Mary Bell Pate, Fairway Acres
• Phillip Poe, Glenwood-Brooklyn
• Jim Paumier, Fairview Acres
• Louise Griffin, University Park
• Chris Weedy, Boylan Heights
• R. Bethea, Historic Method
• Ed Tyrell, Cameron Village
• Russ Stephonson, University Park (At-Large City Councilor)
• Jason Hibbets, Lineberry Alliance
• Thomas Crowder, District D City Councilor

About: Jason: I'm a neighborhood advocate. I started off by getting involved in the Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch program and helped grow that organization. I saw an opportunity to unite other neighborhoods in our area with the Lineberry Alliance. I became chair of Raleigh's South West Citizen Advisory Council (SWCAC) in April 2010 along with vice chair Anthony McLeod and second vice chair Mary Belle Pate. I work with other neighborhood leaders in District D alongside City Councilor Thomas Crowder, on the District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA). I've completed Raleigh Neighborhood College (Spring 2005) and Leadership North Carolina (May 2007). In 2009, I lead a group of neighborhood volunteers to review Raleigh's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. I have a genuine interest in strong communities, fostering diversity, understanding the issues, and being transparent in my work. You can follow me on Twitter: @jhibbets

Tags: cameron village, district D, greenway, mitch silver, neighborhoods, planning, PROP, raleigh, RPD

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