Livable Raleigh

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2816 Hodge Road
2025-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
July 16
6:30 p.m.
Biltmore Hills Community Center, 2615 Fitzgerald Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
2816 Hodge Rd
Pre-Submittal
Wake County R-30 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart

Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail- Phase 2 Survey Results and Upcoming Meetings
Over the past year, the City has conducted outreach for four segments of the Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail. Hundreds of residents shared ideas at open houses, pop-up events, and through online surveys. In the most recent survey, over 1,600 people participated. Now that outreach efforts are complete, project overview and recommendations will be presented to the following:
Greenway Committee: July 14, 2025 – 4 p.m.
Raleigh Municipal Building
222 W Hargett St, Room 303
Raleigh, NC 27601
Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board: July 17, 2025 – 6 p.m.
Raleigh Municipal Building
222 W Hargett St, City Council Chambers
Raleigh, NC 27601
City Council: August 19, 2025 – 1 pm
222 W Hargett St, City Council Chambers
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more details on these upcoming meetings or to view the results of the Big Branch Greenway Connector trail Phase 2 online survey, please, visit the Big Branch Greenway Connector project page.

PowerUp NC and NC APRI host a Gear Up for School Event
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
PowerUp NC in partnership with NC APRI is hosting a Gear Up for School event this Saturday at Barwell Road Playground (5858 Barwell Park Dr.) from 2 – 4 PM. We are giving out back to school supplies to children and youth.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 4100 St. James Church Rd.
2025-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, 1901 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615
July 21
5:30 p.m.
Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, Room 112, 1901 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
4100 St James Church Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-6 TO CX or NX
(Additional Information)
C
Genesis Alvarez

Special Board of Adjustment Meeting
2025-07-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Special Public Meeting – July 22, 2025

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a special public meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street.
For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage.

1. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0036-2025: 908 Williamson Drive
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. ADJOURNMENT

Barwell Community Garden Workday
2025-07-24 08:30 - 10:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Raleigh Park staff wanted to give everyone a friendly reminder about the Barwell Community Garden workday coming up on Thursday (7/24/25). We have advertised the start time for 8:30. I am hopeful that we can have some existing community gardeners there during the cleanup as well,

Date/Time:
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Meeting Location:
Barwell Road Community Garden
5857 Barwell Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
View Map / Get Directions

Organizer:
Amy Ballard
amy.ballard@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2767

See link for details and sign up.

Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources – Volunteer Console

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd.
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
July 28
7 p.m.
Barwell Community Center, Meeting Room, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2806 Gresham Lake Road
2025-07-29 17:30 - 18:30 | 2806 Gresham Lake Road, 2806 Gresham Lake Road
July 29
5:30 p.m.
2806 Gresham Lake Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
2806 Gresham Lake Rd
Pre-Submittal
IH-SHOD-2 TO IX-3-CU-SHOD-2
(Additional Information)
ETJ (B)
Isabel Mattox

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive
2025-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
July 29
6:30 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, Classroom 112A, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
ETJ (D)
Molly

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Z-17-25, 5305, 5309, 5401, 5419 Louisburg Rd.
2025-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd.
July 29
7 p.m.
St Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Z-17-25 5305, 5309, 5401, 5419 Louisburg Rd
Post-Submittal
R-1 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
ETJ (B)
Ashley Honeycutt Terrazas

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Lassiter Mill Road Assemblage (North Hills)
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Church of the Apostle, 333 Church at North Hills street
July 30
5 p.m.
Church of the Apostles Fellowship Hall, 333 Church at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Lassiter Mill Rd Assemblage (North Hills)
Pre-Submittal
CX-12-UL w/SHOD-2 & CX-5-PL TO CX-12-CU, CX-20-CU, & CX-40-CU
(Additional Information)
A
Michael Birch

National Night Out - Oakwood Commons
2025-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Oakwood Commons Park, 535 N East St, Raleigh, NC, 27604

National Night Out 2025 - Tarboro Rd Community Ctr
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting - NEW DATE
2025-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Pathways Center, 900 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, 27601
The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities addresses the needs of people with disabilities and their families in the City of Raleigh. View the meeting agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
Date: Tuesday, August 11 (changed from August 21)
Time: Noon-1:00 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities.

Meet Us at the Square
2025-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a compassionate community event dedicated to extending holistic support and resources to individuals facing homelessness or at-risk situations. Meet Us at The Square will be a convergence point for these sources of assistance with the purpose of increasing accessibility and engagement with all the services available in Raleigh for people experiencing homelessness or at-risk.

Featured Services:
• Free health screenings
• Barber/Salon
• Showers
• Food and clothing distribution
• Veterinary care
• Diaper Distribution

Updating Raleigh's Historic Preservation Rules
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
A draft ordinance with proposed changes to the historic preservation sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will be shared at two upcoming public meetings:

Wednesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. – Five Points Center for Active Adults
Register *this link has been updated

Thursday, August 14 at 10 a.m. – Virtual Session
Register

The updates enhance consistency with state law and fix unclear or imprecise language.

While the meetings are a chance to ask questions and learn more, all formal feedback must be submitted through the Text Change Engagement Portal beginning August 13. This ensures your input is recorded and considered as part of the public review process.

Updating Raleigh's Historic Preservation Rules
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00

DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance)
2025-08-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Please take note of two items that are about the monthly reservation for Councilor Harrison’s District D Neighborhood Association (DDNA) meetings:

I am re-confirming that DDNA will NOT be meeting at Thomas Crowder Woodlands Center on Saturday, June 21st as previously scheduled.

Also, based on Councilor Harrison’s message below we are also canceling the recurring reservation at Crowder Center for July 19th.

Our next DDNA meeting at Thomas Crowder Center should be on August 16th at 9:30am.

Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park
2025-08-16 17:30 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Bounce into fun at John Chavis Memorial Park!
Enjoy giant inflatables, food trucks, crafts, games, and more!
Students can grab a free lunch box and water bottle while supplies last!
Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

North CAC
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Joint CAC Meeting -- Mordecai CAC and Five Points CAC on Z-12-25 (Peace & West St Tower)
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Halifax Community Center, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC, United States
The meeting will be in-person AND via Zoom
Zoom link and registration here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OQn1eAcNSbKCTBXwyQqIwQ#/registration
There will be a waiting room, so please register ahead of the event to get the login information.
Mordecai & Five Points CACs @ Halifax Community Center
There will be reports from City Staff, remarks from the developer/applicant and a representative from the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2025-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Planning Commission Text Change Committee

NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called “eScribe” that will improve access and transparency for Planning Commission Text Change Committee meeting agendas and minutes.
We’re excited to share that the August 20 Planning Commission Text Change Committee agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.

Public Meeting – August 20, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, August 20 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building in conference room 305.
If you are interested in participating, please email Justin.Rametta@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on.
For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commission webpage.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2231, 2221 and 2211 S. New Hope Road
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Barwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria, 3925 Barwell Road
August 21
6:30 p.m.
Z-14-25
Barwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria
2231, 2221 and 2211 S New Hope Road
Post-Submittal
CX-5-CU TO CX-5-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Charles Walker

District C meeting with Councilor Corey Branch
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
District C residents meeting. Attend to hear updates on what is happening in our district. Also get questions answered on issues and concerns that impact our district.
Thursday August 21,2025 Biltmore Hills Community Center 2615 Fitzgerald Drive 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Please share and attend this important meeting

Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
August 22nd Fourth Ward Tour leaving Shaw University Ester Hall at 5.30. The tours are 20 minutes long

August 23rd Fourth Ward Reunion Roberts Park Community Center 1pm to 5pm

August 24th Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza at Fletcher Hall from 4pm to 7pm Free

Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza August 24th from 4pm.till 7pm Fletcher Hall
2025-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Fletcher Hall, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Explore Career Opportunities with the City of Raleigh – Virtual Information Session
2025-08-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact? Join the City of Raleigh’s Virtual Information Sessions to learn about open roles and exciting career opportunities across various departments. Whether you’re passionate about public service, skilled in finance, dedicated to public safety, or anything in between, the city offers a variety positions that help shape the future of our vibrant community.
Attend these sessions to get detailed insights into job openings, the recruitment process, and benefits, all from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss the chance to start your career with the City of Raleigh – register today and take the first step toward making a difference!
Departments Attending:

Finance
Engineering (Vehicle Fleet Services)

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register online

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
August 25
6 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD TO CX-4-CU & RX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
D (ETJ)
