Bull City Wrap ep. 295 (Jan. 10 - 16, 2023)

Published: Jan. 14, 2023, 1 p.m.

b'Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap.

We\\u2019re proud to announce yet more recognition of our sustainability accomplishments. We and the county have jointly achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design \\u2013 or LEED \\u2013 Gold certification. Find out what the designation mean.

We will soon begin reimbursing the construction permit fees for homes built by the housing and development community at no cost for veterans who become 100 percent disabled in the line of duty. Find out how the program works and why it was needed.

The development of a new Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Park System Plan will soon be getting under way. The plan will include an assessment of what areas of the city are currently underserved that should be prioritized. Find out more.

We now know what the City Council\\u2019s priorities are for the future of the former Police Headquarters at 505 West Chapel Hill Street. Those include permanently affordable housing as well as preserving the building currently on the site. We have next steps.

Two new programs that will be supported by American Rescue Plan Act funds will help to provide more quality affordable housing and preserve home ownership for low-income individuals and families. We share how they\\u2019ll do that.'