Community and Workshops

Come check out the new Raleigh Community Engagement Van at Tarboro Road Park and learn all about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along the New Bern Ave. corridor. Engineering and GoRaleigh city staff will be available to answer questions. Stop by for a cool summer treat and say hello to members of the Office of Community Engagement.

Good afternoon, friends, You may have seen in the news on WRAL that the city of Raleigh's Go-Raleigh Access (ADA paratransportation for persons with disabilities) has implemented a new software program which has fundamentally changed the nature of this service in our city. On August 15, 2023, many persons who use this service appeared before city council during public comment to voice their views, concerns and frustration. While council expressed concerns and had questions of transit staff, we feel it necessary to hold another meeting to continue to impress upon city council the urgency of this matter. Therefore, I do request that you come to this meeting to lend your support in this effort. Some of you may have persons with disabiliites in your family who may use this service or may in the future have need of it. See the information below. thanks for your consideration and support. Carolina friends, We were very successful in having our transportation concerns heard at the August 15, 2023 meeting of the Raleigh City Council. Both the council and the staff of the Go Raleigh/Art program have a deeper understanding of our frustrations and how we have been so greatly adversely impacted with […]

Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem. The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Fall 2023 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals. In line with our office’s vision to serve as a model for inclusive innovation and achieve the seemingly impossible, the Impact Partner Grants provide funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. Join Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist for the City of Raleigh, for a virtual information session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 15.  Register online