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Raleigh report recommends governance, safety and mobility steps to support nightlife economy
Summary
City staff and a consultant presented a final "Sociable City Assessment" to Raleigh council, recommending stepped-up coordination, venue-focused safety training, mobility changes and community outreach to address tensions in Glenwood South and the Fayetteville Street District.
City staff presented a final Sociable City Assessment to the Raleigh City Council and outlined recommended actions to support the city’s hospitality and nighttime economy. Whitney Schoenfeld of the Office of Special Events introduced the report and Rachel Bain of the office’s hospitality and nightlife team joined consultant Jocelyn Kane of the Responsible Hospitality Institute to summarize findings and suggested next steps.
The report, paid for with ARPA funds reallocated in January 2024, focuses on the Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South districts but includes recommendations that officials said could be implemented citywide. Jocelyn Kane, the consultant, said the team “didn't come here to tell you how to fix Raleigh from, our perspective. We came here to listen to the city of Raleigh.” The presentation named gaps in trust between venue operators and city government and proposed actions to narrow that gap.
Major recommended governance steps include…
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