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CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County, and RaleighForward are seeking completed (or substantially completed) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Tiny Homes to feature in the 2026 ADU Sustainability Tour.

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March 1, 2026 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Now available: Our latest newsletter! Read about Single-Stair Reform via CityBuilder and submit your ADU proposal for the 2026 ADU Sustainability Tour! That and more in this week's newsletter. raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...

February 15, 2026 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Read our latest newsletter now, including a recap of housing programs and housing bond recommendations from City Council's work session.

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Please join RaleighForward, WakeUP Wake County and CITYBUILDER for a Happy Hour on Thursday, February 5th at Bottle Rev 3. We'll see you there!

The median price of real estate in Wake County was $450,000 in January of 2025. According to the latest data available from Wake County, the median price of real estate rose to $470,000 in November of 2025.

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ICYMI -- Our first newsletter of 2026 came out last weekend. Catch up here:

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BREAKING: Hayes Barton Neighbors Lose Another Round in Lawsuit to Stop Townhome Community — RaleighForward Subscribe to our Substack to be the first to get these breaking news updates. Earlier today, the NC Court of Appeals rejected the neighbors’ appeal seeking an injunction to stop a developer fro...

BREAKING: Earlier today, the NC Court of Appeals rejected the neighbors’ appeal seeking an injunction to stop a developer from building 18 townhomes in the Hayes Barton neighborhood.

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November 30, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

There's still time to secure a ticket to our annual reception with WakeUP Wake County this week. Details in our latest newsletter, along with what to expect at this week's City Council meeting.

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Our latest newsletter just went out. Make sure you're signed up to be the first to hear about important events and what's going on at City Council this week.

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November 2, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

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Our latest newsletter is out now.

Make sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like our November 20th happy hour and more.

Everything you need for this week in Raleigh local government:

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October 19, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Our latest newsletter is out now.

Make sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like our November 20th happy hour and more.

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In the News — RaleighForward Local opinion pieces from and press coverage of RaleighForward.

NEW: Keep up with RaleighForward in the news, showcasing where we have received coverage on pressing issues related to Raleigh.

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October 5, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Our latest newsletter was just published. Catch up on what City Council did during their mid-year retreat.

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Raleigh City Council Shifts to 4-Year Staggered Terms with a Primary in 2026 — RaleighForward Raleigh’s method of electing the mayor and city councilors is about to change in 2026.

New from RaleighForward: Here's how Raleigh's elections will change starting next year.

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September 28, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Read our latest newsletter to learn more about how Raleigh’s City Council elections will work under the new system:

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“Raleigh can’t afford to succumb to status quo defenders.”

Read this letter to the editor from RaleighForward Founder Eric Braun in today’s N&O:

September 14, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Read our latest newsletter now: Continuing the Discussion About Why Density Matters for Raleigh’s Fiscal Future, and more.

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August 31, 2025 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Read about what City Council will be up to this week and more in our latest newsletter: raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...

Understanding What Property Value Maps Reveal About Raleigh’s Past, Present and Future — RaleighForward Raleigh has grown enormously over the past two decades.  That growth is clearly visible in these new property value maps developed by the City covering 2004 to 2024. Drawn from Wake County’s tax ...

Read our new Policy Brief: Understanding What Property Value Maps Reveal About Raleigh’s Past, Present and Future

These maps help tell a much larger story about where the City invests, who benefits, and what that means for Raleigh’s future.

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July 27 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Read our latest newsletter now, including our exclusive coverage of the ongoing Hayes Barton homeowners lawsuit.

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BREAKING: Hayes Barton homeowners lose most recent skirmish in their ongoing battle to stop construction of 17 townhomes — RaleighForward Subscribe to our Substack to be the first to get these breaking news updates. Last week, several Hayes Barton homeowners continued their attack on the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community...

"This lawsuit and a similar lawsuit filed by the Raleigh Country Club are designed to maintain the status quo so wealthy neighborhoods like Hayes Barton and those served by country clubs remain enclaves for the wealthy."

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July 13 Newsletter — RaleighForward To receive these updates directly to your inbox, subscribe on Substack .

Read up on our latest RaleighForward newsletter here:

-- Watch a replay of our March event with the City and WakeUP featuring the National Civic League
-- Read an update on the continued efforts attacking the proposed Williamson Drive townhome community

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June 29 Newsletter — RaleighForward Hello, and welcome to RaleighForward on Substack! Articles and Resources of interest: Rising rent, not enough options: The Need for More Affordable Housing. Read more from Spectrum . Af...

Read up on what Council plans to tackle before their summer break in our latest newsletter: raleighforward.org/latest-newsl...

BREAKING: Superior Court Judge Rules Against Raleigh Country Club’s Effort to Stop Townhome Community (for now) — RaleighForward Subscribe to our Substack to be the first to get these breaking news updates. On June 16, Judge Bryan Collins issued a preliminary ruling on the Raleigh Country Club’s appeal of a proposed 16-unit ...

BREAKING from RaleighForward: Superior Court Judge Rules Against Raleigh Country Club’s Effort to Stop Townhome Community (for now)

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RaleighForward Roundup | June 15, 2025 Read our new policy brief on housing, transportation and inequality trends in Raleigh

RaleighForward is co-hosting its next Happy Hour with WakeUp Wake County and CityBuilders. Please join us on June 24th from 5:30-7:30 at Trophy Brewing and Pizza located at 827 W. Morgan Street. Hope to see you there!

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Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis — RaleighForward Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis (2015–2023) Using the Urban Land Institute’s Housing Attainability Interactive Mapping Tool ...

Policy Brief: Understanding Housing, Transportation, and Inequality Trends through Spatial Analysis (2015–2023) Using the Urban Land Institute’s Housing Attainability Interactive Mapping Tool

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Mark your calendars and join us for a Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 24th at Trophy Brewing and Pizza. This event is in partnership with WakeUP Wake County and Citybuilder!

Understanding Public Housing and Housing Voucher Programs: A Guide for Developers and Community Stakeholders — RaleighForward What Is Public Housing? Public housing is a federally funded program designed to provide safe, decent, and affordable rental housing for low-income individuals, families, the elderly, and persons wi...

Understanding Public Housing and Housing Voucher Programs: A Guide for Developers and Community Stakeholders
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