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Your City, Answered
Your City, Answered is the City of Raleigh's quick, question-and-answer-style podcast that dives into one question from our community in every episode. Hosts Ran Northam and Katie Dombrowski sit down with city staff and special guests to unpack the topics that matter most to you.
Episodes
- Your City, Answered
How has the greenway system changed over the past 50 years?
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Forman and Lisa Schiffbauer from Raleigh Parks to celebrate 50 years of Raleigh’s beloved greenway system. What began as…
- Your City, Answered
What exactly is the Fourth Ward Entertainment District?
In this episode, we sit down with Kerry Painter, executive director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, to explore the history and future of…
- Your City, Answered
Where can I park when attending a show at the performing arts center?
In this episode, we chat with Michelle Bradley from the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts and Caitlyn Parker from City of Raleigh Parking Services…
- Your City, Answered
Why should I attend the Engage Raleigh Expo?
Community Engagement Analyst Lance Shinholser joins us to preview the Engage Raleigh Expo, featuring 90 exhibitors, the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange, and…
- Your City, Answered
How has yard waste collection changed in Raleigh?
Raleigh’s yard waste collection is getting a refresh—and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode, Solid Waste Services Director Shikha Gupta and Sr…
- Your City, Answered
What's the latest with the Chavis-Dix Strollway?
In this episode, we dive into what’s next for the Chavis–Dix Strollway and why community perspectives are at the heart of the project. City of Raleigh team…
- Your City, Answered
How does the City protect water quality and reduce flooding on my property?
In this episode, we sit down with Raleigh Stormwater's Heather Montgomery and Justin Harcum to discuss the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI)…
- Your City, Answered
How do you enforce the noise ordinance?
This episode provides some insight into how the Raleigh Police Department and the Office of Special Events and Hospitality are working together to enforce the…
- Your City, Answered
How is extreme heat and drought affecting our community?
In this timely episode, we talk with Ed Buchan, Assistant Director of Raleigh Water, and Megan Anderson, Sustainability Officer, about the unprecedented heat…
- Your City, Answered
How can Raleigh residents report issues, request services, and get help?
In this episode, Customer Experience Manager Karen Ray joins us to talk about Ask Raleigh, the City’s online tool that launched last year. Accessible through…
- Your City, Answered
Does the City lend lawn equipment for residential use?
In this episode, guests Bryce Abernethy and Emily Freeman share how the City’s Tool Share program is making lawn care more accessible for residents across…
- Your City, Answered
How does the City decide what to fund?
In this episode, we explore a question at the heart of local government: how does the City decide what to fund? Budget and Management Services Director Sadia…
- Your City, Answered
What is the City of Raleigh doing to limit the impacts of heavy rain in flood-prone areas?
In this episode, we sit down with Engineering Services Assistant Director for Stormwater Wayne Miles, Stormwater Engineer Kelly Daniel, and Engineering…
- Your City, Answered
How does the City decide what to fund with parks bond money, and how do we know what playground equipment kids actually want?
In this episode, we sit down with Capital Projects Superintendent Shawsheen Baker to get the answers. We explore how Raleigh uses its guiding documents, staff…
- Your City, Answered
What's happening at Red Hat Amphitheater?
In this episode, we sit down with Kerry Painter, Executive Director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, to talk about a truly historic…
- Your City, Answered
How do you balance public safety with the welfare of animals?
How do you balance public safety with the welfare of animals? In this episode, we sit down with Miya Hurley, an Animal Control Supervisor with the Raleigh…
- Your City, Answered
How does Raleigh plan on staying the City of Oaks while expanding its developed land footprint?
In this quick episode recorded in Nash Square—surrounded by its beautiful old oaks—we talk with Zach Manor, Raleigh’s Urban Forester. He answers a question…
- Your City, Answered
Why renovate a fire station instead of building a new one?
In this episode, we break down why the City chose to renovate Fire Station 7 rather than build a brand‑new facility. With a $1.2 million renovation, the…
- Your City, Answered
What is BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)?
In this episode, we break down one of the most talked‑about transit innovations: Bus Rapid Transit, or BRT. What makes it different from a regular bus, and how…
- Your City, Answered
Is there lead in your water pipes?
Spoiler alert: we haven't found a lead service line in the Raleigh Water system. So, why did residents recently receive a long, scary-looking letter about lead…
- Your City, Answered
What impact does winter weather have on trash pickup?
This episode dives into a surprisingly important question: How does winter weather impact trash pickup? Members of the Solid Waste Services team break down the…