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Speakers accuse city staff of misleading survey materials in Big Branch Greenway debate

Raleigh City Council (public comment period) · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Speakers at public comment accused city staff of overstating historical prioritization of the Big Branch Greenway connector, said advisory board members voted against routing through Anderson Forest, and urged the council to consider lower‑cost street‑side alternatives.

Two public commenters told the council they believe the city has mischaracterized public input and historical planning documents related to the proposed Big Branch Greenway connector.

Elizabeth Scott asserted that staff claims the connector appeared as a priority in the 1976 and 1989 greenway master plans are false and pointed out an easement that she said forbids greenway…

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