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Speakers credit Mary Ann Baldwin with expanding housing options and homelessness services in Raleigh
Summary
At a portrait unveiling for former Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin, local leaders credited her tenure with advancing accessory dwelling units, "missing middle" zoning, Oak City Cares and other housing and homelessness initiatives, while noting she remains active in regional transit and charitable work.
At a portrait unveiling event, former Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin was praised by local leaders for advancing housing policy and services for people experiencing homelessness in Raleigh. Mayor Janet Cowell and others said Baldwin’s leadership helped pass changes to zoning and housing policy and spurred local services that aim to connect people to housing.
Why it matters: Housing policy changes such as easing rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and encouraging “missing middle” housing change who can find housing in the city and how neighborhoods accommodate growth. Speakers also tied Baldwin’s leadership to local homelessness services that provide direct connections to shelter and support.
Mayor Janet Cowell, who spoke…
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