Livable Raleigh

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2024-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The Community Engagement Board’s Equity Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Park1905 Spring Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27615

Community Engagement Van at Careers on Wheels Truck Fair
2024-04-18 09:00 - 11:30 | St Augustine’s University, 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join our engagement van at the annual Careers on Wheels Truck Fair! Come learn about how City employees make a difference in your community. Event is hosted by the Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
April 18, 9 a.m. t0 11:30 a.m.
Career on Wheels Truck Fair1315 Oakwood Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

Green Road Park Site Improvement Presentation
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Please join the 3rd public meeting for the Green Road Park Site Improvement Project.
The design consultant team will formally present the final drafted schematic design concept.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Learn to Buy Your Groceries Online!
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Digital Connectors will host a drop-in session for Raleigh residents to learn how to shop online at Food Lion, Walmart, and Aldi using their credit, debit, and EBT cards as part of their community impact project.
Residents will receive one-on-one assistance and learn how to create an account, shop for groceries, and check out by adding their preferred payment method. The resident will also receive a guide to provide support for the future.

Community Engagement Van at Brentwood Elementary Spring Event
2024-05-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Brentwood Elementary, 3426 Ingram Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join our team at Brentwood Elementary’s Spring Fling event! This event is a chance to meet and mingle with other families and members of the community. The PTA is holding a raffle that will benefit students and staff at Brentwood. We will have midway style games, inflatables, food trucks and a visit from the Raleigh Fire Department.
May 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Brentwood Elementary School
3426 Ingram Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27604

Election Reform Petition Signing Event
2024-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Donna Bailey, 710 Rosemont Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
At the Home of Donna Bailey

Wed, May 29th, Home of Donna Bailey – University Park – 5:30PM to 7:30PM
710 Rosemont Ave/ Raleigh, NC 27607

Meet Us at the Square
2024-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us at ‘Meet Us at The Square’, a compassionate community event hosted by Raleigh’s Housing and Neighborhoods Department at Moore Square on June 13, 2024.
This event is dedicated to extending holistic support and resources to individuals facing homelessness or at-risk situations. By uniting non-profit organizations, service providers, volunteers, and caring community members, we aim to offer a comprehensive array of assistance and donations.
From bolstering health and wellness to empowering through employment and education, advocating for legal rights, meeting basic needs, and fostering strong community support networks, together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
Meet Us at The Square will be a convergence point for these sources of assistance with the purpose of increasing accessibility and engagement with all the services available in Raleigh for people experiencing homelessness or at risk.
Featured Services

Free health screenings
Barber/Salon
Showers
Employment assistance
Legal aid
Food & Clothing distribution
Veterinary Care

Bus Rapid Transit Community Meeting
2024-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
This coming Monday, June 17, learn the latest update regarding the Western Corridor Bus Rapid Transit, and ask questions you may have with the infrastructure.

It is imperative that the city ensures that the voices of the disenfranchised are among the decision makers, and that the infrastructure works under the framework of #Equity

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0ucOqgrjkoGdR4qm9B03t5EKci3…

Community Engagement Board Annual Retreat
2024-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
The Community Engagement Board will hold its annual retreat on Saturday, June 22.
Jaycee Park2405 Wade Ave.Raleigh, NC 27607
If you can’t attend in person, please register online to watch the live stream.

City Connect Series: Raleigh Tomorrow
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
The City Connect Series is hosting an immersive event, diving into the world of technology! This event will feature innovative speakers, and interactive displays from various city departments and local companies. This event is free and open to the public.

Community Engagement Pop-Up at Ashton Square Shopping Center
2024-07-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashton Square Shopping Center, 4008 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team at Ashton Square Shopping Center. Get informed on City projects happening around you and give us your feedback.
Staff can also help with services including but not limited to:

Education on City resources;
Information on local organizations;
Voter education and registration;
Participation surveys;
Making citizen service requests;
Help with City of Raleigh utility requests and payments;
Registering for a City of Raleigh class; and,
Applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC.

This event is being held in partnership with El Centro Hispano

Community Engagement Pop-Up at Black Farmer's Market
2024-07-14 11:30 - 16:00 | Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team at the Black Farmers’ Market. Get informed on City projects happening around you and give us your feedback.
Staff can also help with services including but not limited to:

Education on City resources;
Information on local organizations;
Voter education and registration;
Participation surveys;
Making citizen service requests;
Help with City of Raleigh utility requests and payments;
Registering for a City of Raleigh class; and,
Applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC.

This event is in partnership with Emancipate NC

RPD (Southwest District) Community Meeting
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603

Community Engagement Pop-Up at Ashton Square Shopping Center -- Cancelled
2024-07-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashton Square Shopping Center, 4008 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team at Ashton Square Shopping Center. Get informed on City projects happening around you and give us your feedback.
Staff can also help with services including but not limited to:

Education on City resources;
Information on local organizations;
Voter education and registration;
Participation surveys;
Making citizen service requests;
Help with City of Raleigh utility requests and payments;
Registering for a City of Raleigh class; and,
Applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC.

This event is being held in partnership with El Pueblo

Community Engagement Pop-Up at Advance Health
2024-08-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Advance Community Health, 1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team at Advance Community Health. Get informed on City projects happening around you and give us your feedback.
Staff can also help with services including but not limited to:

Education on City resources;
Information on local organizations;
Voter education and registration;
Participation surveys;
Making citizen service requests;
Help with City of Raleigh utility requests and payments;
Registering for a City of Raleigh class; and,
Applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC.

Community Engagement Pop-Up at Lincoln Park Food Distribution Center
2024-08-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Lincoln Park Food Distribution Center, 13 Heath St., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team at Lincoln Park Community Outreach Food Distribution Center. Get informed on City projects happening around you and give us your feedback.
Staff can also help with services including but not limited to:

Education on City resources;
Information on local organizations;
Voter education and registration;
Participation surveys;
Making citizen service requests;
Help with City of Raleigh utility requests and payments;
Registering for a City of Raleigh class; and,
Applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC.

This event is being held in partnership with Power the Vote NC

Community Kickoff: Shaping the Future DMV Site
2024-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | DMV Site, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for an exciting kickoff event with food, fun, and a chance to connect with community members and our Project Working Group about the future of New Bern Avenue!
The City of Raleigh has recently acquired the former DMV headquarters at 1100 New Bern Avenue. If you did not know, we kicked off engagement by establishing a project working group made up of community members with unique connections to New Bern Avenue, committed to honoring the area’s significance. Now, we want to include you! Come share your thoughts and visions for the site!
You can also follow along for site updates on our Former DMV Site project website.

Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo
2024-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join us for the very first Engage Raleigh Expo! This free event will connect you with community groups and local government staff. Discover why community engagement matters, learn about how you, your friends, and your family can make a difference, and explore exciting ways to participate in local decision-making in your community.
Registration is required for the keynote program and lunch. We will open the expo to the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will open soon with more details to come.

District C Candidate Forum
2024-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 | St Augustine’s University, 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Martin Luther King Jr Student Center
Second Floor – St Augustine University
1315 Oakwood Ave 27610

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2024-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
The Community Engagement Board helps to develop, evaluate, and implement the City of Raleigh’s community engagement efforts.
The committee will meet on Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue.
Register to attend virtually.

On-site Hours at the Former DMV Site
2024-10-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 14:00 | DMV Site, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh’s Community Engagement team will be at the Former DMV site.
Stop by and say hello to our team members. Learn more about the Former DMV site project and other city projects!

Commerce Place(making) - Opening Day Event!
2024-11-01 15:00 - 20:00 | Commerce Place
On First Friday in November, the City of Raleigh welcomes you to Commerce Place in the Warehouse District. We’ve recently implemented some pedestrian-oriented improvements to Commerce Place, including outdoor seating, overhead lighting, and a striking mural created by local artist Mary Carter Taub.
Stop by Commerce Place, located between W. Martin and Davie streets, to join us in celebrating a new pedestrian-friendly “third place” for the people of Raleigh. As a future event center, Commerce Place will fit right in on any First Friday itinerary that includes CAM, the Pit, Boxcar, Videri Chocolate, Raleigh Denim, 311 Gallery and other local businesses.
Come out for snacks, games, live music, a raffle for items donated by Warehouse District businesses, and to share your thoughts on the new Commerce Placevision. Visit our Commerce Place project webpage to learn more about the project!
Commerce Place accessible via either W. Martin or W. Davie streets, Raleigh, NC, 27601. Please note this event is outdoors and will not be held in the event of severe weather.

2024 GIS Day
2024-11-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join City of Raleigh IT for an exciting and interactive GIS Day at Raleigh Union Station on November 21, from 8:30 a.m.-Noon featuring engaging demos and hands-on learning opportunities. Discover how state and local governments use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to tackle everyday challenges and explore cutting-edge GIS technologies.
This event is perfect for anyone curious about the powerful impact of GIS on our community.
Questions? Please reach out to gisday@raleighnc.gov.

City Budget Listening Session - Virtual
2024-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting
The City of Raleigh wants to hear from you!
The Budget and Management Services Department is hosting eight listening sessions to hear how residents want their tax dollars spent. Your input is critical to creating an equitable City budget.
Join us for a virtual listening session on Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register online. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom. If you choose a virtual session, you will receive the Zoom link after you sign up.
If you speak a different language and need interpretation, let us know in the sign up form, and we’ll provide an interpreter free of charge.
Learn more about our budget listening sessions.

Join Us for the Active Mobility Plan Open House
2024-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Your input matters!

This open house invites community members to share their thoughts on the current state of walking and biking in Raleigh. Community members will have opportunities to reflect on the vision and goals of the plan and the initial findings of the existing conditions analysis completed earlier this summer.
City of Raleigh staff will be on hand throughout the event to discuss bike and pedestrian projects and gather your feedback.

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 4–7 p.m.Where: Tarboro Community Center, 121 N Tarboro Street, Raleigh
Drop by anytime to chat with City of Raleigh staff, share your feedback, and learn about bike and pedestrian projects. Light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2024-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
The Community Engagement Board helps to develop, evaluate, and implement the City of Raleigh’s community engagement efforts.
The committee will meet on Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at Green Road Park, 4201 Green Road.
Register to attend virtually.

City Budget Listening Session - Budget and Brews!
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Clouds Brewing TapRoom, 1233 Front Street, Raleigh, NC
The City of Raleigh wants to hear from you!
The Budget and Management Services Department is hosting eight listening sessions to hear how residents want their tax dollars spent. Your input is critical to creating an equitable City budget.
Join us for the “Budget and Brews” listening session on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Clouds Brewing Tap Room, 1233 Front Street. Pizza is on us!
Register online.
If you speak a different language and need interpretation, let us know in the sign up form, and we’ll provide an interpreter free of charge.
Learn more about our budget listening sessions.
