Livable Raleigh

Commerce Place(making) - Opening Day Event!
2024-11-01 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

On-site Hours at the Former DMV Site
2024-11-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-13 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!

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.

City Budget Listening Session - Virtual
2024-12-12 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 Thursday, Dec. 12 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.

Community Health Fair - Bridges at North Hills
2024-12-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Bridges at North Hills, 6630 Lake Hill Drive Apt. C, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Join us for a community health fair for residents of Bridges at North Hills. This will be a day to receive information on how to be the healthiest version of you.
Stop by and say hello to our team members. Get informed on city projects happening around you and give us your feedback.

City Budget Listening Session - District D
2025-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
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 at the Pullen Community Center for a City budget listening session on Monday, Jan. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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.

More Events in this Series

City Budget Listening Session - District A
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
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 at the Millbrook Exchange Park Community Center for a City budget listening session on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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.

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
The Community Engagement Board helps to develop, evaluate, and implement the City of Raleigh’s community engagement efforts.
The committee will meet on Jan. 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road.
Register to attend virtually.

City Budget Listening Session - District E
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
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 at the Laurel Hills Community Center for a City budget listening session on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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.

City Budget Listening Session - District B
2025-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
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 at the Abbots Creek Community Center for a City budget listening session on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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.

City Budget Listening Session - District C
2025-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
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 at the Barwell Road Community Center for a City budget listening session on Monday, Jan. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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

Community Engagement Board - Policy Meeting
2025-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Policy Subcommittee meeting.
When: Jan. 27
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Oaks and Spokes Free Bike Repairs
2025-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, 27603
Oak and Spokes and Peach Road host quarterly pop-up free bike repair events. Come out and say hello to our team!

Community Outreach at Refugee Hope Partners
2025-02-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Refugee Hope Partners Welcome Center, 6625-015 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s community engagement vehicle 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!

Community Outreach at Five Points Center -- cancelled
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States

A City in Motion: Traffic and Transportation Solutions - POSTPONED for weather
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
State of the City: Transportation in Raleigh and Community Conversation

Raleigh is growing and its infrastructure is changing. Hear from national and state experts about the challenges of future growth and the importance of sustainability, emissions reduction, and responsible development.

Explore how transportation affects our daily lives through topics including:

How to create effective transportation networks

How greenways fit into our transportation system

How to create a system that allows for choices between cars and other modes of travel

Opportunities to keep improving our transit system

Wednesday, February 19 | 6-8 p.m.
Chavis Community Center

State of Raleigh Transportation
Panel Discussion with Regional Transportation Planners
Community Conversation

Ask-A-Planner: Traffic and Transportation Solutions
2025-02-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Have questions about traffic and transportation? Want to speak to someone one-on-one? Our staff will be available to provide answers about transportation, traffic, and the Next Comprehensive Plan at these following Ask-A-Planner events:

February 25, 3-6 p.m. at Green Road Community Center.

February 27, 3-6 p.m. at Carolina Pines Community Center.

March 3, 3-6 p.m. Virtual. Register to attend.

Ask-A-Planner: Traffic and Transportation Solutions
2025-02-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Ask-A-Planner: Traffic and Transportation Solutions - Virtual
2025-03-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting

Biltmore Hills Community Conversations
2025-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Raleigh Transportation invites you to have a conversation and to get more information on the Dandridge Drive Neighborhood Bikeway project and other projects in the Biltmore Hills area.
This event provides an open space to learn about planned transportation projects and clear up any concerns. Community members can share other areas they feel the city should evaluate.
City staff will be available to answer questions.

Community Engagement Outreach at Green Road Community Library
2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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!

Ask-A-Planner: Branching Out: Trees and Urban Ecosystems - Virtual
2025-03-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
If you missed our Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation or have additional thoughts, join us for Ask-A-Planner! Talk one-on-one with Planning & Urban Forestry staff on programs and efforts related to Raleigh’s trees.

Thursday, March 20
3-6 p.m.
Virtual
Monday, March 24
3-6 p.m.
Biltmore Hills Community Center
Thursday, March 27
3-6 p.m.
Walnut Creek Wetland Center
This event will feature tours beginning at 4:30 p.m. from students in the Neighborhood Ecology Corps of the Center.
