City Council Annual Retreat

WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary

A. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 - 12:00 PM 1. Lunch and Learn with Town of Cary and NC Women in Soccer 2. Opening Remarks 3. Public Comment Discussion This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4. Legislative Agenda 5. Budget and Financial Outlook 6. First Day Wrap-Up B. RECESS 1. Recess Meeting and Reception with Wake County Officials Meeting will be live-streamed here: https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/watch-city-council-and-select-meetings-live

City Council Annual Retreat

Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 - 9:00 A.M. 1. Recap of Previous Day's Activities 2. Council Priorities for the Upcoming Year 3. Affordable Housing Update at City Council Retreat 4. Affordable Housing Project Exercise 5. Strategic Plan Update 6. Community Engagement Update 7. Citizen Advisory Councils, Boards and Commissions Discussion 8. Operational Update 9. Closing Remarks 10. Construction Site Tour - Healing Transitions Site and Gipson Play Plaza D. ADJOURN 1. Adjourn Meeting Meeting will be live-streamed here: https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/watch-city-council-and-select-meetings-live

Public Open House – Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park

Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Raleigh Parks is hosting a public open house on Jan. 27, to present the draft schematic designs for improvements to Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park. Learn more about Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park Improvements.

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event

As a part of our ongoing efforts to expand our first-response efforts, the City of Raleigh and its partners are working to develop an alternative response program, outside of the Raleigh Police Department, to further address our community’s need for crisis prevention and management. The City of Raleigh wants to hear your input regarding this program. Stop by to learn more and share your thoughts - look for Raleigh's Community Engagement Van! Saturday, Jan. 271 p.m. - 4 p.m. Food Lion of New Bern Avenue3685 New Bern Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

Historical Black Communities of NC: Raleigh’s Fourth Ward

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Community Activist Octavia Rainey will discuss the forgotten history of the Fourth Ward, a predominantly Black neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, and how the legacy of this historical neighborhood that was lost to the urbanization of the City can be honored. Registration required: 919-662-2264

Yates Mill Pond County Park meeting about environmental concerns

Beef Barn Classroom 4505 Mid-Pines Road

Hi Everyone.                                                                                                  January 27, 2024 For those of you who enjoy birding and the nature along Mid-Pines Road and at Yates Mill Pond County Park in Raleigh there is some worrying news about a proposed townhome development being built along that road. Currently every property except one on Mid-Pines Road has an R-1 zoning which helps maintain the rural setting adjacent to the NCSU agricultural fields. The one exception is a 13-acre property formerly owned by the Raleigh Police Benevolent Association, Lodge 41. They had it upgraded to R-6 after they purchased it in 1997, a zoning which would allow for higher density development along with office-type buildings. They purportedly had plans to build some sort of recreation center there- but this never happened. In 2014 the property was sold to the Islamic Association of Raleigh and they are looking to sell it now. The Blue Hill Development Company is proposing to […]

Durant Road 36-Inch Transmission Main Public Meeting

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

Join us for an informative open house event to learn more about the Durant Road 36-inch Water Transmission Main project. The new water main will extend from the E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant to Capital Boulevard. Drop in at any time during the above hours to review project information and speak with members of the project team.

Community Engagement Board – Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The Community Engagement Board's Policy Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 Raleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601Conference Room #200

RHDC Prince Hall Historic Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee

One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

A meeting of the RHDC Prince Hall Historic Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee will be held at 6 p.m. in Suite 100 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601.

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Student Pop-Up

NCSU Talley Student Union 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC

Student Pop-Up Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Bus Rapid Transit is coming to Wake County! The western corridor will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary along Western Boulevard. This will mean more frequent service and faster bus transit connections.  Station Area Planning New Bus Rapid Transit will attract new residents, businesses, and investment to areas around new stations. The Station Area Plan will ensure that these changes benefit existing residents and businesses, as well as visitors.  Key topics include: Walking and biking paths to stations. Housing for current and future residents. Strategies for existing businesses to thrive in the future. Regulations and policies to shape new development. Station Area Plan Options and Alternatives Join us to explore how we can achieve station area plan goals. New and enhanced sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.  Expanded bike connections. Future development options – homes, businesses, community facilities. Affordable housing strategies.  Spaces for existing businesses to grow.  Open spaces and public amenities.

Green Road Park Improvements

Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC

Provide your input on the draft conceptual designs for overall site improvements and public art direction. Proposed site improvements include Park accessibility and safety enhancements, a new restroom building, site amenity renovation, and recreational improvements. ​You'll also have the chance to learn about the Kyle Drive Park Master Plan. Ages: AllCost: Free