Livable Raleigh

Whispering Branch Drainage Project Public Meeting
2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Raleigh Stormwater is hosting a public meeting to share information about the Whispering Branch Road and Woodowl Drive Drainage Project. Drop-by at your convenience to share input and hear project details from stormwater staff.
Project Background
The stream along Whispering Branch Road and Woodowl Drive is causing flooding to residential properties. We will improve the stream and stormwater pipes to reduce flooding.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Neuse River Park Open House - Schematic Design
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Public Meeting to discuss the Schematic Design for Neuse River Park.
This meeting will be family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Accommodations & Translation Services are available upon request. Please contact NeuseRiverPark@publicinput.com
The public workshop will be a drop-in style open house meeting. Staff and consultants will be there to help explain and to answer questions about the Schematic Design.
Location: Abbotts Creek Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Alamance Drive Drainage Improvements Public Meeting
2026-01-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh
We are improving the drainage on Alamance Drive and would like your feedback on design concerns for this upcoming project. Stop by at your convenience to give feedback on the design and construction of the project.
Project Background
Residents on Alamance Drive and Alleghany Road noticed severe yard and structural flooding, which came from undersized pipes in the area. To reduce flooding, we will reroute the water flow on Alamance Drive and replace and upsize a stormwater pipe under Alleghany Road. We finalized the design for this project and anticipate construction this year. Learn more about the project.

Share Your Ideas for Biltmore Hills Park
2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join Raleigh Parks for a family-friendly public workshop to explore design options for the expansion of Biltmore Hills Park.

Exploring New Project Delivery Methods
2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
The City of Raleigh is exploring new ways to deliver its transportation projects, and we want your input.

As the construction industry continues to evolve, we recognize the importance of keeping pace with current practices while remaining responsive to project complexity, market conditions, and risk profiles. For that reason, we want your input on our first project using an Alternative Project Delivery method.
We’re having an Industry Day to provide an overview of the program we are considering, including its scope, schedule, and goals for the first project.
When: February 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N New Hope Road
The session will include a brief overview of our goals and the factors driving this initiative, followed by a discussion to gather feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations from industry professionals. Your input will play a key role in shaping how we move forward and in ensuring any changes align with industry standards and market realities.
We encourage participation from firms of all sizes and disciplines.

Camp Pond Dam Public Meeting
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
We are hosting a public meeting to share information about the Camp Pond Dam project. We will repair the dam to keep the lake, improve safety, and reduce the risk of road flooding in a large storm event. We would like your feedback on the design for this upcoming project. Stop by at your convenience to learn more and provide comments to stormwater staff.
Project Background
We are assessing Camp Pond Dam, located on Richland Drive, and will offer safety improvements to make sure the dam follows North Carolina Dam Safety (NCDS) rules. Learn more about the project.

Rocky Branch Watershed Study Public Meeting
2026-02-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
We Completed the Watershed Study!
We are hosting our final public meeting for the Rocky Branch Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community.

Background
A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. We completed a study of the Rocky Branch Watershed and the adjacent portion of the Walnut Creek Watershed located in southern downtown Raleigh. The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by:

Reducing flooding impacts
Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition
Improving water quality
Repairing streambanks

Learn more about Rocky Branch Watershed Study!

A New Nash: Kick-Off Party & Open House
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin Street Suite 608, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Historic Nash Square is one of our Capital City’s original public open spaces!
Join us as we kick off the Nash Square Public Realm Plan to learn about its past and present, and to help shape its future. Raleigh Parks is excited to create a New Nash that reflects the unique needs and desires of the community. We welcome your input and look forward to collaborating with you!.
Learn more about A New Nash: Kick-off Party & Open House

Parks Committee
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.
The Parks Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 6:00 pm.

Raleigh Parks from Bond to Beyond
2026-03-26 16:30 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join Raleigh Parks for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can learn about the progress on 23 Parks Bond projects across the city, meet the people behind the work, and see how a community’s vote becomes parks that serve us all.
Enjoy food, music, games, arts activities, and a chance to win prizes in our event raffle
Learn what’s happening now, and what’s coming next
Celebrate how Raleigh builds parks together.

Fred Fletcher Park Improvements Open House
2026-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Join us at our Open House for a presentation to learn about the upcoming improvements coming to Fred Fletcher Park.
Learn more about the Fred Fletcher Park Improvements Project.

East Lane Street Public Meeting
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
We are hosting a public meeting to share information about the East Lane Drainage Improvements project. We are planning stormwater improvements on East Lane Street and would like your feedback on design and construction for this drainage project.
When: Tuesday, April 14, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Tarboro Road Community Center (121 North Tarboro Street)

Background
We are finding a long-term solution for the neighborhood near East Lane Street that would reduce flooding and improve stormwater conditions. We will install new stormwater pipes and drains in the city right-of-way on East Lane Street and towards Linden Avenue to improve drainage.

Marsh Creek Watershed Public Meeting
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Meeting Details
We are hosting a public meeting to share updates on the Marsh Creek Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community. Parks staff will also provide information about the Marsh Creek Greenway project.

What’s a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. The Marsh Creek Watershed is located Northeast Raleigh.
The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by:

Reducing flooding impacts
Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition
Improving water quality
Repairing streambanks
