Midtown CAC Meeting — in-person & virtual

Eastgate Park 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC

Residents and guests, The Midtown CAC meeting on August 28 will follow the hybrid format that we have been using for the past few months. The in person meeting will continue to be at Eastgate Park community center and the virtual presentation will utilize a Zoom link. Last month, we had a discussion about a proposed town house development on Dartmouth Road. If you missed it, the video link of the meeting is contained in the previous meeting minutes, posted on our Facebook page and YouTube for reference. This month, we will have a followup discussion on Missing Middle, which is the basis of the town house proposal in Farrior Hills. In addition, we will hear a City presentation on the Northern Corridor, which will provide rapid transit from downtown to the Midtown area. The routing is still under discussion. I encourage all interested residents to attend. Appended is the agenda for the meeting and the combined minutes / presentations for the previous July MCAC meeting. Please review the minutes before the August meeting. If there are any advance comments on the minutes, please send them to my attention at your earliest convenience. The Zoom connection will be the same as […]

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

https://raleighnc.gov/station-area-plan-new-bern Next Steps Planning Commission will review the rezoning request (Z-92-22) that applies the Transit Overlay District (TOD) to the New Bern Avenue Corridor. Planning Commission’s Committee of the Whole Tuesday, August 29, 4:00 p.m. Council Chamber 222 W. Hargett Street Plan Recommendations The plan proposes big ideas and details of how to: Address affordability Expand housing choices near bus rapid transit stations Make walking safer and easier Assist existing small businesses and future entrepreneurs Tell the story of New Bern’s history and culture boldly in the form of public art and placemaking. Want a closer look? View the final draft recommendations slides. View the recording of the check-in event from April 20. See detailed reports for the full corridor and western, middle, and eastern sections.

Hillsborough-Wade CAC Meeting

Hi Hillsborough-Wade CAC neighbors, We’ll have our Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting on Tuesday, August 29th at 7:00 PM. We’ll meet on Zoom (see link at the bottom of this email). AGENDA: • Police report by Officer Kevin Taylor • Jeff Murison will give us an update on the Hillsborough Street Community Corporation • Report on the new voting rules for North Carolina by Cheryl Tung, President of the League of Woman Voters of Wake County • Presentation about the West Morgan Neighborhood Association by Carol Gabor and Elizabeth Hofelt • Discussion of current rezoning cases within our CAC boundaries • If time permits, conversation about the future of CACs I think other neighborhoods within our CAC could learn a lot from the organizing efforts of the West Morgan Neighborhood Association! (Please read about them below.) If your neighborhood has a listserv, please forward this email to your neighborhood. Thanks! See you in two weeks, Mike Lindsay Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC Phone:919-828-0619 Mobile: 919-429-0177 inform@nc.rr.com Details about the West Morgan Neighborhood Association from Carol Gabor: The West Morgan Neighborhood Association has recently been reregistered.  The City just sent out a mailing for us, and people are beginning to register.  We fall under the […]

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5116 Needham Rd. (Z-37-23)

Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

August 30, 2023 5:30 p.m. Marsh Creek Community Center, Classroom 107, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604 5116 Needham Rd Z-37-23 Post Submittal FROM R-4 TO R-10-CU (Additional Information) B Worth Mills 

Impact Partner Grant Virtual Info Session #2

Virtual Meeting

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 pm ET on September 15. Register online

Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair!

2550 Operations Way 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for transportation by joining the Raleigh Department of Transportation job fair! Come learn about employment opportunities in Field Services. This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators and supervisors. CDL and non-CDL positions available! We are looking for: Maintenance Workers Equipment Operators Resurfacing Inspectors Seasonal Leaf Collection Staff (no prior experience required) Temporary Staff RDOT Job Fair! 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 8 & Saturday, September 9 9am - 2pm, both days Register today! Hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided.   About Transportation Field Services The Transportation Field Services Division provides maintenance for City and State highway and infrastructure systems.  We strive to ensure the safety of the infrastructure system through diligent review and thorough inspections of proposed streets and street improvements as well as cost effective maintenance of existing system components. Learn more about what the City of Raleigh has to offer!

African American Town Hall

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Dear Supporters of the Raleigh Reparative Resolution: An African American Town Hall will be held this Saturday, 9/9/23, 10:00am to 2:00pm at the John Chavis Center. Details are in the link below. The Raleigh Reparative Justice Resolution's history will be highlighted and discussed.  We are hopeful that many of our Resolution supporters will attend! If you can attend, please be sure to sign up below.  There is no charge but a "ticket" is required. Peace, Deborah Bromiley on behalf of the Raleigh Reparative Justice Working Group https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-town-hall-meeting-tickets-708908162397?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0yowz3dHaCZMenSYAWENd0vop7VZkNQLbUXPXOx3JXB9B9ieJ5Yt7GN0c

Free Photo ID for Voting at Wake County Board of Elections

Wake County Board of Elections 1200 North New Hope Road, Raleigh

The Wake County Board of Elections is opening its office outside of regular hours to help voters comply with new photo identification requirements. The board is holding an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1200 North New Hope Road in Raleigh to allow voters to check their voter status, take their photo and print a new voter ID card. Any registered Wake County voter can take advantage of this ID service during the Sept. 9 event or during normal business hours at the Wake County Board of Elections office in Raleigh. No appointment is necessary and the process should only take a few minutes. Voters will need to provide their name, date of birth, and last four digits of their social security number on a request form. The Sept. 9 event is only available to eligible voters who reside in Wake County. Any voter interested in obtaining a free photo ID for voting purposes must visit their county board of elections office or the Department of Motor Vehicles. Wake County residents can still register to vote or update their information at the event prior to getting a photo ID.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1421 Old Watkins Road

Wake Crossroads Lake 4129 Watkins Road

September 11, 2023 5:00 p.m. Wake Crossroads Lake, 4129 Watkins Rd, Raleigh 27616 1421 Old Watkins Rd Pre Submittal FROM IH-CU TO IH-CU (Additional Information) B Marcus Hunt