Livable Raleigh

Ask-A-Planner: Traffic and Transportation Solutions
2025-02-25 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Ask-A-Planner: Branching Out: Trees and Urban Ecosystems
2025-03-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610

Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study Final Touchpoint
2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The City of Raleigh invites you to the final touchpoint for the Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study.
Your input has been invaluable throughout this process and we want to ensure you stay informed on what comes next.
Join us to review the study’s findings, explore potential next steps and ask questions about what future improvements could look like.
There will be a presentation and interactive boards for review.

Ask-A-Planner: Branching Out: Trees and Urban Ecosystems
2025-03-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

Egg-stravagant Basket Giveaway
2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | DMV Site, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a fun-filled Spring Basket Giveaway at the former DMV site! Children can receive special baskets filled with treats, and there will also be baskets available for adults. Enjoy a variety of activities, including bounce houses, music, and more. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with your community!

Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh, 27606
Join us for Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation series. This two-part event will feature speakers discussing the programs, solutions, and benefits of neighborhood change. You’re invited to be part of the conversation.
Tuesday, April 15 | 6-8 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Your opinions and ideas are important to us. Each night will feature a different program, and you will have a chance to engage with staff and hear information about current projects.
Registration is encouraged but not required. If you have dietary restrictions, or require language services, please let us know. Childcare will be available.

Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Saint Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, 27616

Earth Day Celebration 2025
2025-04-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Earth Day, 1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join our Community Engagement Team as we attend the Earth Day Celebration! Residents will be able learn more about engagement opportunities, programs, and services that impact you. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ask-A-Planner: Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change
2025-04-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
If you missed our Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation or have additional thoughts, join us for Ask-A-Planner! Talk one-on-one with Planning staff on programs and efforts related to Raleigh’s neighborhood change.

Monday, April 28
3-6 p.m.
Method Community Center
Wednesday, April 30
3-6 p.m.
Tarboro Road Community Center
Tuesday, May 6
3-6 p.m.
Virtual

Ask-A-Planner: Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change
2025-04-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center

Outreach at North Regional Library
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615

Ask-A-Planner: Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change - Virtual
2025-05-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting

Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library
2025-05-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Duraleigh Road Community Library, 5800 Duraleigh Road
May 13
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5800 Duraleigh Road

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!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Sociable City Assessment Summit
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Chapel in Dix Park to hear a summary of findings from the Sociable City Assessment.
In 2024, the City contracted with the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) who produced the study. The aim of the Sociable City Assessment was to analyze the social economy’s strengths, challenges and opportunities of the Fayetteville Street District and Glenwood South District.
Consultants from RHI will be presenting their findings. All project participants and the community are welcome.
For more information about the Sociable City Assessment and process, visit the Responsible Hospitality Institute Raleigh site.

Outreach at Green Road Community Library
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
May 21
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
4101 Green Road

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!

Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Wake Chapel Church Life Enrichment Center, 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh, 27604
Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan

More people move to Raleigh every day. How we grow shapes how the city provides services like public safety, trash pickup, parks programs, and clean water. We’re planning for the future, and your voice matters.

Let’s talk about it at our final Community Conversation.

Thursday, May 29 | 6–8 p.m.
Wake Chapel Church Life Enrichment Center
June 5 | 6–8 p.m.
NC State McKimmon Center

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you have dietary restrictions, or require language services, please let us know. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

Can’t make it to the conversation? Stop by an Ask-A-Planner event to talk one-on-one with city staff:

June 10 – Brier Creek Community Center | 3-6 p.m.
June 12 – Barwell Road Community Center | 3-6 p.m.
June 16 – Virtual | 3-6 p.m. Register

Take our surveys by June 13! Your feedback will help guide Raleigh’s future.

Register for the May 29 and June 5 events

Learn more about Reflecting Raleigh and all six of the Community Conversations.

Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Wake Chapel Church Life Enrichment Center, 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh, 27604
Join us for Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation series to explore how we can grow equitably and sustainably. Hear from experts on how we can plan for essential water, housing, transportation, and public safety support residents today and tomorrow. Come share your ideas!

Thursday, May 29 | 6-8 p.m.
Keynote Presentation and Panel Discussion
Life Enrichment Center at Wake Chapel Church
3805 Tarheel Club Road

Registration is encouraged but not required. Refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan to come! It helps us plan for things like language interpretation and accessibility.

Rolling Together: A Community Resource Fair at Green Road Park
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Discover Raleigh’s mobile services firsthand! We’re bringing together organizations that use mobile vehicles to deliver resources directly to you. From government service to community resources, explore how we’re rolling together to serve our community better. Interested in showcasing your services? Contact us today to reserve your spot!
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Green Road Park
4201 Green Road
Raleigh, NC 27604

Outreach at North Regional Library
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
June 4
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
7009 Harps Mill Road

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!

Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join us for Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation series to explore how we can grow equitably and sustainably. Hear from experts on how we can plan for essential water, housing, transportation, and public safety support residents today and tomorrow. Come share your ideas!

Thursday, June 5 | 6-8 p.m.
State of the City and Community Conversation
McKimmon Center at NC State University
1101 Gorman Street

Registration is encouraged but not required. Refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan to come! It helps us plan for things like language interpretation and accessibility.

Introducing Sidewalk Sessions: Meeting You Where You Are
2025-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at Pullen Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Vision Zero staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about ongoing projects in your area. It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.
No speeches, no presentations—just real conversations about your neighborhood!

Learn more about our Vision Zero program!

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Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Duraleigh Road Community Library, 5800 Duraleigh Road
June 10
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5800 Duraleigh Road

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!

Sidewalk Sessions with Raleigh Transportation at Carolina Pines
2025-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at Pullen Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Vision Zero staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about ongoing projects in your area. It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.
No speeches, no presentations—just real conversations about your neighborhood!

Learn more about our Vision Zero program!

Sidewalk Sessions with Raleigh Transportation at Eastgate Park
2025-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us on Tuesday, June 17 at Eastgate Park from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Mobility & Strategy staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about the Quail Hollow Drive Green Street Project which aims to improve mobility and connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all active mobility users projects in the area.
Quail Hollow Drive between Hardimont Road and Millbrook Road has been identified for active mobility improvements, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), and traffic calming as part of the  2020 Midtown-St. Albans Area Plan, and speed compliance thresholds met through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
Stop by anytime! It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.
No speeches, no presentations—just real conversations about your neighborhood!

Introducing Sidewalk Sessions: Meeting You Where You Are
2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us for our first session on Tuesday, June 18 at Nash Square Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Vision Zero staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about ongoing projects in your area. It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.

Learn more about our Vision Zero program!
