Livable Raleigh

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us at the Raleigh Pathways Center!
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
Join us at the Pathways Center on the first Saturday of each month at 1 – 3 p.m. from November to May! No appointment is needed for this FREE session.

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event
2024-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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!
In partnership with Emancipate NCSunday, Feb. 1112 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Moore Square210 S. Blount StreetRaleigh, NC 27601

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event
2024-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Healing Transitions, 1251 Goode Street, Raleigh, 27603
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!
This event is in collaboration with Healing Transitions.
Monday, Feb. 122 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Healing Transitions1251 Goode St.Raleigh, NC 27603

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event
2024-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Brentwood Boys and Girls Club, 2025 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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!
This event is in partnership with Emancipate NC.
Monday, Feb. 126 p.m.
Brentwood Boys and Girls Club2025 New Hope Church RoadRaleigh, NC 27604

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Virtual meeting
2024-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
Join us next Monday evening, February 12th at 7PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting we will be meeting on Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – Inspector David Johnson.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Karlinski (SW-Southwest). Captain LaTour (SE-Southeast), Captain Van Antwerp (DT-Downtown). Our SW area is now part of three Raleigh Police Districts.
GoRaleigh Updates and Improvements – The City of Raleigh is continuing efforts to provide bus service that is a desirable alternative to driving. Part of that is expanding service and making improvements to bus stops. City Transportation Staff will tell us about ongoing efforts to provide even better service.
Step Up. Let Us Know What You Feel Are Important Issues – We want to hear from you and learn more about what you believe should be taking place in our neighborhood.
Changes in Community Group Meetings – Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents.
We plan to broadcast the meeting on Facebook if you would prefer to watch it and not participate.

Our next meeting is scheduled for March 11th, 2024. The meeting is planned to be our traditional quarterly “Open Agenda” discussion format.
We have some encouraging information about returning to our traditional home at Carolina Pines Community Center. We can discuss that also.
If you have a particular interest and suggestions for topics please let us know.

Zoom Meeting

Alternative Response Program Listening Session
2024-02-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Teen Center, 721 N. Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27610
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.
Join us to learn more about this program. This event is in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club.
Tuesday, Feb. 134:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Teen Center721 N. Raleigh Blvd.Raleigh, NC 27610

Mordecai CAC virtual meeting
2024-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | NC
February MCAC meeting, on Zoom:
When: Feb 13, 2024 05:30 PM
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfuCgrTMoE9RwVIeP9j3_3wvHkGP1tMTq
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
MCAC February Agenda
2/13/24 5:30-6:30pm (Note time change)

Welcome/Agenda
Announcements
Police Report Officer Robert Smith

Featured Topics:

RCAC/City Council News – Robert Rice, RCAC Chair
Mordecai Text Change & NCODs – Sean Farres & Marie Barnett
Wake Forest Road Rezoning update – Kate Charland and David Meeker
Ebike Voucher Program – Kevin Kyyro

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 4020 Tryon Rd (Z-60-23)
2024-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Feb 13, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
4020 Tryon Rd
Z-60-23
Post-Submittal
IX-3-PL w/ SRPOD & SHOD-1 TO CX-5-PL-CU-w/ SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Mark Frederick
Reckhow

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event
2024-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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!
In partnership with Emancipate NCWednesday, Feb. 1411 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Moore Square201 S. Blount St.Raleigh, NC 27601

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2024-02-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
The Community Engagement Board will meet Feb. 14 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Kiwanis Park2525 Noble RoadRaleigh, NC 27608
If you can’t attend in person, please register to join us online.

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2024-02-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
The Community Engagement Board’s Equity Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kiwanis Park2525 Noble RoadRaleigh, NC 27608

Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Winter 2024 Open Houses
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
New Bus Rapid Transit will connect downtown Raleigh to Garner Station via Wilmington Street. This will mean more frequent 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.

We will be sharing the same information at each of the following Open Houses.
Open HouseThursday, February 15, 2024: 4:00-6:30 p.m.Biltmore Hills Community Center2615 Fitzgerald Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610

Open HouseSaturday, February 17, 2024: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Carolina Pines Community Center2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603

Online WebinarThursday, February 22, 2024: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 3024 Careway Place
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Feb 15, 2024
6 p.m.
Method Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
3024 Careway Pl
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO NX-3
(Additional Information)
D
Godfrey Willis
Reckhow

Councilor Christina Jones District E Meeting
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Time and location TBD

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 2311 Dixie Forest Rd.
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Feb 15, 2024 7 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
2311 Dixie Forest Rd
Pre Submittal
R-4 TO NX-3
(Additional Information)
A
Vicent Barresi
Burns

District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA)
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
SAVE THE DATE
February 17th 9:30AM

This meeting will be held at Carolina Pines Community Center where we will feature presentations from City Transportation staff about bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement plans for District D.

Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Councilor Corey Branch District C Meeting
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 1214 E Lenoir Street, 1214 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Winter 2024 Open Houses
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.

We will be sharing the same information at each of the following Open Houses.
Open HouseSaturday, February 17, 2024: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Method Road Community Center514 Method Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607

Open HouseTuesday, February 20, 2024: 4:00-6:30 p.m. Powell Drive Community Center740 Powell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606

Online WebinarWednesday, February 21, 2024: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register

Ridin' Around Raleigh Event for Teens
2024-02-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
City staff will be at the Tarboro Road Community Center on Feb. 19 to show teens how to travel the City on a GoRaleigh bus. Teens can sign up for hourly bus rides, enjoy snacks, learn about volunteer and job opportunities, play glow in the dark hoops, tour the St. Monica Teen Center, and more.
Registration is encouraged

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event
2024-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Healing Transitions, 1251 Goode Street, Raleigh, 27603
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!
This event is in collaboration with Healing Transitions.
Monday, Feb. 192 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Healing Transitions3304 Glen Royal RoadRaleigh, NC 27617

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, 27606

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us for drop-in hours! This session is offered in partnership with StepUp Ministry and will take place at the White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
No appointment is needed for this FREE session.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4020 Tryon Road (Z-60-23)
2024-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Feb 20, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
4020 Tryon Rd
Z-60-23
Post-Submittal
IX-3-PL w/ SRPOD & SHOD-1 TO CX-5-PL-CU-w/ SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Mark Frederick
Reckhow

CONNECTRALEIGH Listening Session - Raleigh Police Department
2024-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
In the spirit of transparency, the Raleigh Police Department is hosting community listening sessions regarding CONNECTRALEIGH, a video camera-sharing public safety program. Learn more about the CONNECTRALEIGH program listening sessions.
Tuesday, Feb. 206:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Brier Creek Park10810 Globe Road

Open House: Stormwater and Sustainable Practices in Affordable Housing
2024-02-21 14:30 - 17:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Stop by to learn about Green Stormwater Infrastructure and other sustainability incentives
The City of Raleigh’s Housing and Neighborhoods Department, Raleigh Stormwater and Office of Sustainability invite the development community (i.e., developers, consultants, architects, etc.) to learn more about Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), rooftop solar, and potential incentives and funding for sustainable measures.
When? Wednesday, Feb. 21 between 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where? Walnut Creek Wetland Center, Neuse Room (950 Peterson St)
Future competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Notice of Funding Availability’s (NOFAs) issued by the Housing and Neighborhoods Department may offer scoring criteria incentives (i.e., optional bonus points) and financial incentives (i.e., subsidized financial assistance) for developments that meet certain affordable housing, GSI and solar criteria. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet with City staff and learn more about potential incentives and future funding opportunities!

Learn more about the event

Questions? Contact Christopher “C.J.” Valenzuela, Public Private Partnerships Coordinator at christopher.valenzuela@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-6974.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6027 Rock Quarry Road
2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Feb 21
5:30 p.m.
Barwell Road Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
6027 Rock Quarry Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills
Shaughnessy

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6027 Rock Quarry Road
2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30 | NC
Feb 21, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
6027 Rock Quarry Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills
Shaughnessy

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2024-02-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Alternative Response Program Workshop
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Shaw University Yancey Hall — Room 126, 118 E. South Street, Raleigh, 27601
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.
Join us for a more focused discussion regarding components of the Alternative Response Program. This event is in partnership with Refund Raleigh.
A link to register for the event will be soon.
Wednesday, Feb. 216 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Shaw UniversityYancy Hall – Room 126118 E. South St.Raleigh, NC 27601
