Editing Raleighpedia:What is an article (section)

== Topics that generally qualify for articles ==

=== Legislation, policies, and formal actions ===
The following typically warrant standalone articles:

* Voter-approved referenda and bonds
* Formally adopted City policies and ordinances
* Comprehensive plans, strategic plans, and master plans
* Long-running City programs with defined scope and funding
* Major amendments or replacements of prior policies

Examples:
* Affordable Housing Location Policy
* 2020 Raleigh Affordable Housing Bond Referendum
* Unified Development Ordinance

=== Government bodies and institutions ===
Standalone articles are appropriate for:

* City Council
* Major City departments
* Boards and commissions with ongoing statutory or charter authority
* Advisory committees that play a sustained and documented role in shaping policy

Short-lived task forces or advisory groups should generally be documented as sections within related policy or bond articles unless their work resulted in a major adopted action.

=== Elections and referenda ===
The following qualify for standalone articles:

* Municipal elections
* Ballot referenda
* Significant redistricting actions
* Changes to election structure or governance

Election result tables may be embedded within articles or summarized in list pages as appropriate.

=== Places and infrastructure ===
Articles may be created for:

* City-owned facilities
* Major infrastructure projects
* Parks, greenways, and civic buildings
* Historically significant sites

Routine capital projects should generally be documented within broader program or bond articles.