Come chat with staff about the Active Mobility Program and The Big Jump! Within the Raleigh Active Mobility Network, the city has identified over 5 miles of sidewalk gaps and 50 miles of bikeways to be prioritized for implementation in the next 5 years! We hope you’ll stop by to enjoy some snacks, grab resources, and join the conversation. Let’s work together to build a safer Raleigh.
Come chat with staff about the Active Mobility Program and The Big Jump! Within the Raleigh Active Mobility Network, the city has identified over 5 miles of sidewalk gaps and 50 miles of bikeways to be prioritized for implementation in the next 5 years! We hope you’ll stop by to enjoy some snacks, grab resources, and join the conversation. Let’s work together to build a safer Raleigh.
Community Engagement will be attending Alignment Health's Annual Senior Prom! This special event will feature an evening of music, fun, and festivities designed to uplift and celebrate our valued senior members. Guests should come dressed to impress for a night of joy, connection, and unforgettable memories! Date: May 29, 2026 Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: Roberts Park, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610
Come chat with staff about the Active Mobility Program and The Big Jump! Within the Raleigh Active Mobility Network, the city has identified over 5 miles of sidewalk gaps and 50 miles of bikeways to be prioritized for implementation in the next 5 years! We hope you’ll stop by to enjoy some snacks, grab resources, and join the conversation. Let’s work together to build a safer Raleigh.
June 3 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh's Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to: Learn about projects impacting your community; Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs; Get assistance navigating our website and services; and, Much more!
The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be popping up at community centers to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags. Swing by Millbrook Exchange Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents.
The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be popping up at community centers to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags. Swing by Abbotts Creek Community Center to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents. Get a jumpstart on your springtime yard clean-up with the Solid Waste Services team!
Blue Ridge Road South is Complete! The City is excited to celebrate the completion of the Blue Ridge Road South project with a ribbon-cutting event! We made improvements to Blue Ridge Road between Duraleigh Road and Homewood Banks Drive. Key features include new sidewalks, a multi-use path, and roadway upgrades. Explore the project page for features and project details! Art and Poetry Along the Corridor The Public Artist team, Marino Heidel, created sculptures at nine locations throughout the corridor. Taking inspiration from nine of North Carolina's poet laureates, the artists designed each sculpture as a visual interpretation of the poems. The project is a poetry walk experience along the corridor, with poems at each site. Participating Poet Laureates include: Jackie Shelton Green, Shelby Stephenson, Joseph Bathanti, Cathy Smith Bowers, Kathryn Stripling Byer, Fred Davis Chappell, Sam Ragan, James Larkin Pearson, and Arthur Talmage Abernathy.
Join the Community Engagement Department and A Place at the Table for our monthly "Coffee and Conversations." This event is meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other. We hope to see you there! Friday, April 10 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Place at the Table 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC
June 12 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Join Community Engagement staff after Coffee and Conversations as they share resources from the Community Engagement vehicle. Residents will have the opportunity to: Learn about projects impacting your community Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs Get assistance navigating our website and services And much more! View Community Engagement event calendar
Poole Road Widening is Complete! The City is excited to celebrate the completion of the Poole Road Widening Project with a ribbon-cutting event! We made improvements to Poole Road from Maybrook Drive to Barwell Road. Changes include a widened roadway, median, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities. Learn more about the improvements on Poole Road! Art and Poetry Along the Corridor Public Artist Sharon Dowell designed unique bus shelters and a sculptural bench for the Neuse River trailhead as part of the street improvement project. Her art will provide a welcoming space for transit riders and trailhead visitors while showcasing the creativity of local writers. Inspired by the work of the Carolina African American Writers Collective, the artwork features haiku by North Carolina poets and collective members Lenard Moore, Patricia A. Johnson, and Valeria Bullock
The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be popping up at community centers to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags. Swing by John Chavis Memorial Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents. Get a jumpstart on your springtime yard clean-up with the Solid Waste Services team!