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“This is a clear cut example of how when local, state and federal groups work hand-in-hand, wonderful things can happen,” he said. “The partnerships that have made this project a reality are an example of governments working together to build an infrastructure that will promote economic development and the best quality of life for our citizens.”Īlso speaking at the press conference, North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti said hard work and tireless effort helped to secure the funding. “The Union Station Project is a major step toward transforming Raleigh’s transportation network to that of a world-class, 21st-century city,” Mayor McFarlane said. The Mayor said that monies from the City, state and federal coffers and contributions from transit groups, totaling more than $60 million, have been committed to building Union Station and the supporting track work. 21 press conference at the Viaduct Building, 510 West Martin Street Downtown.

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Mayor Nancy McFarlane welcomed Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Szabo to Raleigh today for the announcement that the Union Station Project will receive the full $60 million in funding. House Creek Greenway Dedication is Monday, 4 p.m.

JouleBug App Promoting Sustainable Practices Launches in RaleighĪrts Commission Presents “The Real Work of Innovation – New Practices for a New Era in the Arts” 29Īpproval Given to Expanded Cooperation Between Transit SystemsĬommunity Development Department to Conduct Public Meetings on One Year Action Plan 1Īrtists Invited to Submit Qualifications for Public Art at Northeast Remote Operations FacilityĬAMPO Grant Funds Sidewalk,Pedestrian and Street ImprovementsĬity Council Creates Historical and Museum Advisory Boardįestival in Motion Celebrates Walnut Creek Greenway Sept. Viva Raleigh Festival to Connect Residents with Programs, ServicesĪpproval Given to 2012-13 Traffic-Calming ProjectsĬouncil Accepts Grant for Renovation of the Moore Square Transit StationĬity to Hold Visioning Workshop for Six Forks Road Corridor on Saturdayīuffaloe Road Aquatic Center to Be Dedicated Oct.

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21, 2012 City of Raleigh Top HeadlinesĬlick Here for a printable archive of NewsCorįull Funding for Raleigh's Union Station Project is AnnouncedĬouncil Continues Review of Draft Unified Development Ordinance Monday at 5 p.m. His latest effort is with Ocean Works, which harvests plastic from the ocean to make useful products.Sept. Aly is currently a member of Raleigh’s Convention and Performing Arts Complex Commission and the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan Advisory Committee. Gamila, a collection of beautiful and sustainable single-serve coffee and tea tools, was a kickstarter sensation and acquired by Seventh Generation.

They founded SPARKcon, which is the nation’s largest open-source creative festival, attracting 75,000 attendees annually. They were pioneers in First Friday and energizing the Raleigh Warehouse District. Aly is president of the RTP Eisenhower Fellowships chapter and is Social Entrepreneur in Residence at NCSU.Īly and his wife Beth have founded numerous local civic efforts nurturing inventive culture. His work has been celebrated internationally and has garnered more than 24 patents. His training as both a designer and mechanical engineer, coupled with international manufacturing experience, enabled him and his team at Designbox to launch products for some of the most recognized consumer brands. Aly is a design innovator focused on social impact and sustainability.