Livable Raleigh

Better Ballot North Carolina film and panel discussion on Ranked Choice Voting
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery, 505 W. Jones Street, Raleigh
We invite you to join us for a free film (“Majority Rules 101”) and panel discussion event on Ranked Choice Voting and other electoral reforms. This event will be held on Wed. Nov. 19 – 7:00pm at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery, 505 W Jones St, Raleigh
Want more choices at the ballot box? Learn how some states’ primaries give voters just that – more choice and more voice in who represents them. Can changing how we structure elections reduce political dysfunction and dangerous polarization? Should the system encourage – not discourage – legislators working together for the public good?
Learn how Alaska changed the rules to give voters just that – more choice and better representation. Join Better Ballot NC for a half-hour documentary showing the benefits of Ranked Choice Voting. Directly following will be a panel discussion also featuring representatives of other electoral reform organizations and political parties.
Doors open at 7pm, with the program starting at 7:30pm.
RSVP at https://www.betterballotnc.org/majority_rules_raleigh
Better Ballot North Carolina
https://www.betterballotnc.org/

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 409, 415, 510/512 Bragg St & 1120, 1201 S. East St & 1223/1225/1227/1229 Magnum Street -- CANCELLED
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
November 20
6 p.m.
John Chavis Community Center, Multipurpose Room 2, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601-2477
409, 415, 510/512 Bragg St & 1120, 1201 S East St & 1223/1225/1227/1229 Mangum St
Pre-Submittal
R-10-NCOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jason Barron

Mordecai CAC Hybrid meeting
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Old Christ the King Church, 1426 Wake Forest Road
Community Meeting:
Thursday, November 20
7-8pm
1426 Wake Forest Road
Please join the MCAC this THURSDAY, November 20 at 7pm. This will be a hybrid meeting so you can join in person, on Zoom, or view on Facebook.Agenda:

Police Report (Officer AC Greene)
Short update on The Gables
CAC Updates:

Winter Social update
Request for officers
RRFB (beacon installation status update for Wake Forest Rd)

Updates from Carpenter Development projects in the CAC (Kate Charland)

Rezoning timeline for the Funeral Home property, case Z-040-25
https://cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/drupal-prod/COR22/Z-040-25.pdf

Seaboard Station Sip-n-Stroll District and holiday events (Mosiah Lloyd, Hoffman Development)
Raleigh City Water Customer Care Portal information (Shakera Vaughan)

Zoom:
Register here: MordecaiCAC meeting registrationLocation:Old Christ the King Church, at 1426 Wake Forest Rd. Please park in the back lot, and follow the signs for the CAC meeting. New Meeting Dates:Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7:00 PM. This is a shift from our previous meeting schedule of the 2nd Tuesday.

DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) Meeting
2025-11-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Presentations on Affordable Housing and public safety from the Department of Housing and Neighborhoods and the Raleigh Police Department.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Multiple properties on Bragg St & S. East St. & Magnum Street
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
December 1
6 p.m.
John Chavis Community Center, Multipurpose Room 2, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601-2477
409, 415, 510/512 Bragg St & 1120, 1201 S East St & 1223/1225/1227/1229 Mangum St
Pre-Submittal
R-10-NCOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jason Barron

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1000, 1017, 1100 Trailwood Drive (Z-38-25)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
December 1
6 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, Classroom 126, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610
1000, 1017, 1100 Trailwood Dr
Z-38-25
Post-Submittal
R-4-SRPOD & R-6-CU SRPOD TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Road (Z-41-25)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
December 1
6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, Meeting Room 2, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd
Z-41-25
Post-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4020 Carya Dr.
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive
December 3
6 p.m.
Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
4020 Carya Dr
Pre-Submittal
OX-3-SHOD-1 TO IX-3-CU-SHOD-1
(Additional Information)
C
Ross Massey

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 12301 Leesville Rd, 7652 Leesville Road, and 3321 Shady Grove Rd.
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Hampton Inn & Suites Brier Creek/Airport, 8021 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh
December 3
7 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Brier Creek/Airport, Cape Lookout 1 Room, 8021 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
12301 Leesville Rd, Raleigh
7652 Leesville Rd, Durham County
3321 Shady Grove Rd, Durham County
Pre-Submittal
IX-3-PK w/AOD & SHOD-2 TO OX-4-PL-CU & Durham County RR-A65-A60, & Durham County RR-A65 TO OX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
ETJ & Durham County
Molly Stuart

Partners for Environmental Justice Community Project Expo
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
PEJ’s Community Project Expo is fast approaching, and we don’t want you to miss out! Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Walnut Creek Wetland Park (950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610) for an inspiring day filled with fun and discovery.

Why Attend?
Cohosted by PEJ and the Raleigh Innovation Team, the Expo highlights incredible projects developed by Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network graduates. Each project focuses on green infrastructure, education & empowerment, or equitable development.

Enjoy live music, delicious food from Quizine Orleans, and a fun photo booth experience. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win exciting prizes!

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with local change-makers and explore innovative projects. Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to register soon! Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click here to reserve your spot: Register Now.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Sophia Trentacosta, Executive Assistant
Partners for Environmental Justice
Email: STrentacosta@pejraleighnc.org
She/Her/Hers

SW Raleigh Community Engagement Holiday Social - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

When and How does Raleigh Vote? - POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER- NEW DATE TBD
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
POSTPONED DUE TO ICY WEATHER – NEW DATE TBD – STAY SAFE
WHAT CHANGES ARE COMING TO RALEIGH ELECTIONS?
AND
WHAT DO RALEIGH VOTERS CARE ABOUT?

The next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held November 3, 2026.
But there’s a brand-new primary election first, on March 3, 2026.
With a deadline for candidates to file and get on the ballot THIS YEAR — by December 19, 2025.
That’s right: To run in 2026, you must file with the Board of Elections by noon on December 19, 2025.
Join Livable Raleigh Advisory Committee Members and our guest Elections Expert Gerry Cohen on Monday, December 8, from 7-8:30pm at Jaycee Park, 2405 Wade Avenue to learn all the details.
We will also be presenting professional polling results showing what Raleigh voters care about.
If you are unable to join us on December 8, a video recording will be made available after the meeting.
Read more about Raleigh’s election format changes here: Election Season Ahead

Hillsborough-Wade CAC Social
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Players Retreat, 105 Oberlin Road, 27605
Hi CAC neighbors,
As many of you know, our Hillsborough-Wade CAC typically has a social meeting in early December, instead of our usual monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month (which are always very close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays).
So please join us for our December Hillsborough-Wade CAC Social at The Players Retreat on Tuesday, December 9that 7:00 PM. We’ll be in the room to the left when you come in the front door.

Michael Lindsay
Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC
Mobile: 919-429-0177
inform@nc.rr.com

West Raleigh CAC Holiday Gathering
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, 27606
TIME
Wednesday December 10th 5:30pm – 7:30pm

LOCATION
Western Blvd Presbyterian Church
4900 Kaplan Drive
(lower entrance on north side of the building)
It’s our annual Holiday gathering and we hope you can attend!

Western Blvd Presbyterian Church has opened the doors to their fellowship hall and we will have refreshments and snacks available. Bring your favorite holiday sweets to share with the group!

We will also be collecting suitcases and medical supplies for the non profit “Not Just Tourists” Visit www.njt.net to find out more about the mission of the organization. You can also email raleigh@njt.net for more information.

We hope you can attend this in person meeting. There are no items on the agenda but we will reflect on the ways we have had a positive impact on our community this year.

—
West Raleigh Community Advocacy Council (CAC)
https://www.facebook.com/WestRalCAC
Chair Peyote Perryman

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 8020 Litchford Rd.
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
December 10
6 p.m.
Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
8020 Litchford Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-1, R-4, R-10-CU TO R-1 & R-6-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Bronwyn Redus

District E Meeting in conjunction with RPAC
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Willow House Coffee, 1004 South Saunders Street

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4601 Creedmoor Rd.
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
December 11
5:30 p.m.
Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Millbrook Rd, 27612
4601 Creedmoor Rd
Pre-Submittal
CX-3-PL-CU TO CX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Chad Essick

District E Book Club
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Panera, Glenwood Avenue

Voice Your Ideas for a More Accessible Raleigh
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 2550 Operations Way, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh
Raleigh is continuing its commitment to making our city more accessible for everyone—and we’d love for you to be part of that conversation.
Save the date for Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Operations Way Facility (2550 Operations Way). We’re hosting a public meeting on the City’s ADA Transition Plan for the public right of way. The presentation kicks off at 10 a.m., and Raleigh Transportation staff—and our consultant team—will be there to answer questions, share updates, and listen to your feedback. And yes, we’ll have snacks!
This meeting isn’t just for members of the ADA community—everyone is welcome! If you walk, roll, ride, or drive in Raleigh, accessibility affects you. You’ll learn how the ADA Transition Plan guides improvements to sidewalks, crossings, and programs so everyone can get around safely and comfortably.
ASL interpreters and assistive listening devices will be onsite. Any additional accessibility support needed? Please email us at: ADA@raleighnc.gov.
Can’t make the meeting? You can take our online survey and let you voice be heard! Learn more and visit our ADA Transition Plan page.

Midtown CAC Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
For our last meeting of 2025, let’s gather for casual conversation and an opportunity to meet other residents. I will provide the basics: PrimoHoagie’s assorted sandwiches, Biggby’s Coffee, and chocolate treats (all locally donated). The rest is up to you. We could use cold drinks, salads, fruit, snack food, or whatever you would like to contribute. Please let me know if you are bringing items to share. Otherwise, we will just mingle and enjoy the company. If there is anything of special interest that you would like to see in 2026, just let me know.

For general interest, Tuesday, December 2, was a memorable day for CACs. Council took a huge step forward in strengthening the Raleigh CAC organization and partnership with the City by approving additional benefits that will strengthen our ability to fulfill our mission. As part of that agreement, the CACs have joined the Engagement network, along with other public groups that serve area residents in many ways. Another reason to celebrate.

Unlike our other meetings, there isn’t any agenda for this meeting. The only item affecting Midtown in the near future is the upcoming North Hills rezoning, with proposals for 40, 20, and 12-story buildings in an area zoned for 12 and 5-story heights. The application is inconsistent with the Midtown Area Plan building heights, in addition to several other policy discrepancies of the Comprehensive Plan. While some mixed-use development that brings office, residential, and retail offerings to the area is a welcome benefit, this application does not conform to any policy guidance intended to shape how a Regional Mixed Use Center grows and develops in the Midtown vicinity of the City.

If approved, this will change the landscape of the area and will impact traffic on major corridors, as well as local neighborhood roadways, without any planned City infrastructure additions.
Discussion and comments will be welcome.

The public hearing is scheduled for right after the holidays when Council returns after their holiday – January 6, 2026. What a great way to start the New Year! If you have an interest in speaking at the hearing, please let me know so we can co-ordinate our response.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on December 15 for a lively evening!

Regards,
Larry

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Drive (Z-40-25)
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
December 16
5:30 p.m.
Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Dr
Z-40-25
Post-Submittal
OX-3 w/NCOD TO OX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jamie Schwedler
Cashwell

Mordecai CAC Holiday Social
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Pelagic, 300 Pace Street, Raleigh, 27604
Mordecai CAC
the key to strong community

Hey neighbors! Join us on this Thursday, December 18 at Pelagic Beer and Wine for the MCAC Holiday Social.
Amanda and Matt from Pelagic are hosting and will have the firepit set up outside and some tasty beverages for us. Stop by to visit and have a drink, and chat with your neighbors.
This casual Holiday Social is a great place to meet people who have been volunteering with the CAC and learn more about it. We’ll have a short announcement time around 7pm.
If you’d like to see the Mordecai Community Action Coalition continue please consider getting involved. Email chair@mordecaicac.org.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 307 W. Martin St., 322 W. Davie St., & 311 Commerce Pl
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 307 West Martin Street, 307 West Martin Street, Raleigh
January 7, 2026
6 p.m.
307 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
307 W. Martin St, 322 W. Davie St, & 311 Commerce Pl
Pre-Submittal
DX-20-CU & DX-5-SH TO DX-20-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Jamie Schwedler
Burns

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 617 W. Jones St. & 117 Glenwood Avenue
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 107 Glenwood Avenue, 107 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd floor, Raleigh
January 7, 2026
6 p.m.
107 Glenwood Ave, 2nd Floor, Raleigh, NC 27603
617 W Jones St & 117 Glenwood Ave
Pre-Submittal
OX-3-DE w/NCOD & DX-20-SH-CU TO DX-20-SH
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II

Learn About Raleigh's New Election Process + Find Out What Raleigh Voters Care About
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:30
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Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive (Z-38-25)
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
January 8, 2026
6 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, Classroom 126, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Z-38-25
Post-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart
Hunt

SECAC (Southeast CAC) Meeting
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Please plan to have a representative from your registered neighborhood attend this meeting.

SECAC Community Meeting

When: January 8 ,2026
Where, Barwell Community Center
Time; 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Southeast CAC Community Meeting
January 8,2026, 7:00 PM Barwell Road Community Center

Note:Important Update on request to reinstate the SouthCAC
Agenda:
1. Welcome/Introductions – Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair
-CAC Overview Video
2. Parks and Recreation Cultural Resources
a. Barwell Road Community Center, Director Colleen Toomey
b. Barwell Road Community Garden
3. Public Safety Community Reports
a. Wake County Sheriff Office, Deputy Ryne Doxsie
b. Raleigh Police Department | Officer Lee Rodrick
4. Managing Holiday Stress, Southlight-Bongo Manley
5.Widening of Barwell Road and Pearl Road Realignment Update.
Benjamin Possiel and Jaykumar Shah Manager, Raliegh Engineering Service Department
6.South CAC reinstatement request to RCAC.
7. Community Announcements
– SER Registered Neighborhoods
Meeting Adjourned!
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ICE Watch Verifier/Dispatcher Training
2026-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street
Sat, 01/10, 6 pm, Pullen Church,
ICE Watch Verifier/Dispatcher Training: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training/

Sun, 01/11, 4:30 pm, Saint Francis United Method Church in Cary,
4th Amendment Workplace Training: https://actionnetwork.org/events/st-francis-cary-4th-amendment-workplace-training-11126

Mon, 01/12, 7 pm, Train-the-Trainers Training, online on Zoom: https://actionnetwork.org/events/training-of-trainers-for-ice-watch-4th-amendment-work-places-2/

The Monday training is for those who would like to take this one step further and become a Siembra-certified trainer. If they have attended the Monday meeting to become a certified ICE Watch and 4th Amendment Workplace trainer, and they live and work in Wake County, please have them either text the local folks that are running the stuff at 9195257295 or email 4aw-wake@proton.me for future coordination of trainings.

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.

4th Amendment Workplace Training
2026-01-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Rd.
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
January 12, 2026
6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, Meeting Room 2, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO NX-3-PL
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II
