The Downtown South project will be hosting its quarterly public meeting on March 15, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:00pm. As a follow up to the prior notice, a new Zoom link can be found below: This meeting is open to the public. Please share the below Zoom link with anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Downtown South project. ZOOM INFORMATION: Link: https://morningstarlaw.group/3152023
The Northwest CAC will meet on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 7:00. The meeting will take place at the Glen Eden Pilot Park (located at 1500 Glen Eden Drive Raleigh). The contents of this meeting is to reestablish the Northwest CAC. Please bring ideas that are pertinent to District E. and that you are concerned about. Please RSVP me at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Thank you Michelle Andras
Annual Small Business Expo March 16 Learn About Upcoming Government Contracts This year the Small Business Expo will return to an in-person event on March 16 at Southeast Raleigh High School. The City of Raleigh and the Wake County Public School System invite small business owners to attend this free event. Project managers from government agencies will be on site to talk with business owners about upcoming project. Learn how your business can become NC HUB/NC DBE Certified and how to bid on government contracts. Register now for the Expo workshop. There is also a networking reception
Make Your Voice Heard! The City of Raleigh invites all community organizations, neighborhood residents, business organizations, and other stakeholders to share their input on the draft 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP). FY2023-2024 Draft Annual Action Plan FY2023-2024 Draft Annual Action Plan Summary The AAP describes how the City of Raleigh intends to allocate housing and community development funds in the upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is the fourth year of the 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). The City must submit an Annual Action Plan for every year of the ConPlan, describing how this year’s activities will address the long-term housing and community development goals identified in the ConPlan. The Annual Action Plan identifies strategies, resources, and organizations that can help advance key priorities in the coming year. Attend this virtual public meeting on Zoom to provide your input!
Attend a Public Meeting or Submit Written Comment To Make Your Voice Heard! Background The Annual Action Plan (AAP) serves as an application for and guides City expenditures of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, as well as related local funds for the City’s fiscal year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides these funds to the City to help address the needs of low- and moderate-income persons as outlined in the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan. Public Meetings You are invited to share your input on the FY23-24 Draft Annual Action Plan at one of three meetings on the following dates: Tuesday, March 14 at 6pm Method Road Community Center 514 Method Rd Pioneers Building Thursday, March 16 at 6pm Zoom meeting Tuesday, March 21 at 6pm Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Blvd, Multipurpose Room #2 Meeting Outline: Housing & Neighborhoods Programs and Services Affordable Housing Production Update Overview of the Consolidated/Annual Action Planning Process Proposed FY2023-24 Proposed Budget and Activities Contact [email protected] or 919-996-4430 for additional information. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by […]
Register in advance for Thursday's Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdeyqqzkvHdYHSK2j4tlKrAchUNW5rCDh After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link for joining the meeting. Our presenter will be Tania Tully from the Raleigh Historic District Commission, along with members of the Mordecai Historic Preservation Committee. The survey of Mordecai Place architecture approved by the neighborhood and conducted by the Raleigh Historic Development Commission has been completed by an architectural historian and approved by RHDC. The report is available to the public. It lists all properties in the neighborhood, designating them as contributing (built before 1947) or not contributing and offering a brief summary of the structure. Please contact [email protected] to be emailed a copy. Since the last architectural survey in 1998, the Mordecai Place neighborhood has gone from 167 contributing (historic) structures to 154.This approval clears the way for the neighborhood to more seriously consider historic overlay and preservation options for Mordecai Place. We will be holding an informational meeting with Tania Tully of the RHDC and members of the Mordecai Historic Preservation Committee to answer questions and concerns and to share next steps. Learn more about their research and proposals for the Mordecai Place neighborhood. Please register in advance. MCAC Agenda March […]
From Jane Harrison: Join me and @oaksandspokes on Saturday, March 18th from 10:30am-11:15am for a leisurely ride near Lake Johnson. Meet us at the Thomas Crowder Woodland Center (5611 Jaguar Park Drive) This is an all ages and riding abilities bike ride that will follow the monthly District D Neighborhood Alliance Meeting. Bring your own helmet, bike and refillable water bottle. We will have 5 e-bikes available for folks who need a ride. The 3.6 mile loop ride starts and ends at the Woodland Center and travels down neighborhood streets. We will have volunteer ride support to make sure everyone is rolling smoothly. The ride will leave following the District D Neighborhood Alliance meeting, which starts at 9:30am and includes a presentation on the City of Raleigh’s plans to achieve Vision Zero. Vision Zero is a national movement to eliminate all road injuries and fatalities. Let’s do this!
Anisette Sweet Shop 209 Bickett Blvd
Hey Eastsiders! Mark your calendars! It's time for another East CAC meeting. We will be getting together at Lions Park Community Center on Monday, March 20th, 2023 for another meeting. We will be discussing the state of the CAC (and CACs), hear from RPD, and cover anything else that needs discussion. We will also offer a livestream option for those who can't make it. Hope to see you there! Regards, Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt East CAC co-chairs P.S. The wearing of masks is encouraged. _______________________________________________ East-CAC-Announce mailing list [email protected] http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac-announce
The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Request for Proposals for the Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grants. 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 Q & A session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 pm ET on April 1, 2023. If you have questions regarding this event or the Impact Partner Grant, please contact Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist, at [email protected]. Two virtual information sessions are being held in March: March 9, 12-1 p.m. Register online March 21, 4-5 p.m. Register onlin
Raleigh Stormwater is hosting a public meeting for the Durant Nature Preserve Stormwater Improvements project. Note: The meeting location is accessible through the south entrance of Durant Nature Preserve. Please type and use the full address of the lodge to populate accurate directions. Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve 3237 Spottswood Street Raleigh, NC 27615 Background The City is developing detailed design plans for restoration of an existing stormwater pond, or detention pond, and small stream channel located directly below at Durant Nature Preserve. Learn more about the project and design details on the Durant Nature Preserve Stormwater Improvements website.