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Raleigh Austin outlines $260 million proposal to support legacy businesses and cultural spaces in 2026 bond planning
Summary
Raleigh Austin asked commissioners Oct. 1 to support programmatic bond funding to acquire and preserve cultural spaces, legacy small businesses and creative housing/workspace, proposing a $260 million package as part of 2026 bond planning.
Raleigh Austin presented Oct. 1 to the Historic Landmark Commission on its proposed role and funding priorities for the 2026 bond process, urging council and advisory bodies to consider a large, programmatic investment to preserve cultural spaces and legacy businesses.
David Colligan, representing Raleigh Austin, described the agency as a multipurpose local government corporation created by City Council in 2020 to broker public–private partnerships that preserve arts, music, culture and “legacy” small businesses. Colligan proposed three program areas for…
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