Big Branch Greenway Connector Open House

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

Help Plan the Big Branch Greenway Connector!  When complete, the Big Branch Greenway Connector will extend from the existing Crabtree Creek Trail, near Wake Forest Road, to Sandy Forks Road. The greenway will traverse approximately 3.5-miles, primarily adjacent to Big Branch, and is proposed to connect to both Eastgate and Cedar Hills Parks. Help plan this new addition to the Capital Area Greenway System by joining a pop-up event on August 6th, attending an in-person project open house on August 14th, participating in a virtual project open house on August 15th or by completing an online survey that will be open through the month of August. For more information on this project, please visit the project website at https://raleighnc.gov/projects/big-branch-greenway-connector

Big Branch Greenway Connector Virtual Open House

Help Plan the Big Branch Greenway Connector!  When complete, the Big Branch Greenway Connector will extend from the existing Crabtree Creek Trail, near Wake Forest Road, to Sandy Forks Road. The greenway will traverse approximately 3.5-miles, primarily adjacent to Big Branch, and is proposed to connect to both Eastgate and Cedar Hills Parks. Help plan this new addition to the Capital Area Greenway System by joining a pop-up event on August 6th, attending an in-person project open house on August 14th, participating in a virtual project open house on August 15th or by completing an online survey that will be open through the month of August. For more information on this project, please visit the project website at https://raleighnc.gov/projects/big-branch-greenway-connector

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 120 Rush Street

Biltmore Hills Park 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC

August 19, 20246 p.m. Biltmore Hills Community Center, 2615 Fitzgerald Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 120 Rush Street Post-Submittal IX-3 w/TOD TO OX-5 w/TOD (Additional Information) D Amy Crout Burns

GoRaleigh Access Paratransit Public Meeting

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

GoRaleigh Access Paratransit Public Meeting on Monday, August 19! The Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities will host the Raleigh Department of Transportation to hear important updates about the GoRaleigh Access program such as the return to fares and implementation of the Transit Assistance Pass for GoRaleigh Access. There will also be time for questions about the GoRaleigh Access Program. Where? Chavis Community Center, Second Floor, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. When? Monday, August 19; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is not required for this meeting, but please consider submitting any questions you have about the GoRaleigh Access Program in advance.

East CAC

Lions Park Community Center 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh

The East CAC will meet on Monday, August 19, at 7 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is an organizational meeting and to elect officers to serve a term of 1-year as leaders of ECAC. Open positions include Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, please email Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt at candidatecommittee@eastraleigh.org. We will also take nominations from the floor. Please join us to reinvigorate our area’s Citizen Advisory Council. Neighborhoods served include: Belvedere Park, Woodcrest, Oakwood North, Longview Gardens, Longview Park, Windsor Park, Gatewood, Lockwood, and others. Please spread the word. Hope to see you there! Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt _______________________________________________

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2601 Vanderbilt Avenue

Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

August 20, 2024 7 p.m. Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607 2601 Vanderbilt Ave Pre-Submittal R-6 w/SRPOD TO NX-3-CU w/SRPOD (Additional Information) D Ashley Honeycutt Terrazas Burns

Wake County Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting

Wake County Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting The Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies, assesses, and mitigates hazard risk to better protect the people and property from the effects of natural and human-caused hazards. They are updating and strengthening the plan to make our community safer and better prepared for emergencies. Join the virtual public meeting to learn more about the project’s goals and timelines, and share your thoughts on potential risks and hazards. Public Meeting Details When: Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm Register: wake.gov/hmpupdate

Mordecai National Night Out (rescheduled from 8/6 due to weather)

Halifax Community Center 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

*New Date- we rescheduled from 8/6 due to rain: Come join your neighbors at the Halifax Community Center for this year's National Night Out on Wednesday, August 21 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm!  This year's event is co-sponsored by the Mordecai CAC and the Halifax Community Center. Visit with community leaders, police officers, and fire fighters Cool off with ice cream from Howling Cow Play on the Halifax Community Center playground Create sidewalk chalk art Get active with jump ropes and hula hoops Spend time visiting with your neighbors Learn to play Pétanque!  Climb inside in a fire truck! What to bring Yourself, your family, and your neighbors. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live and work. For more information about National Night Out, visit natw.org The Mordecai Community Action Coalition serves several downtown neighborhoods, including Mordecai, Oakdale, Pilot Mill, East Mordecai, Capital Park, Person Street, Seaboard, and part of Historic Oakwood. Please email MCAC social chair Erin Case at social@mordecaicac.org or Halifax Community Center director Emily Collins Emily.Collins@raleighnc.gov if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. We are looking forward to seeing and meeting members […]

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 8415 Honeycutt Road

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

August 21, 2024 6:45 p.m. Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614 8415 Honeycutt Rd. Pre-Submittal R-1 w/FWPOD TO R-6-CU w/FWPOD (Additional Information) A Sam Morris Tate

District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) Meeting

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Our next meeting is scheduled for August 24th at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center with District D City Councilor Jane Harrison. This will be an open meeting so please bring your thoughts, concerns, and updates to share with the group. If you have questions or concerns that need a more immediate response please contact Coucilor Harrison. This meeting will not be available via Zoom. We plan to return to the traditional third Saturday in September (9/21). Look forward to seeing you there!