Livable Raleigh

Public Open House - Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park
2024-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Raleigh Parks is hosting a public open house on Jan. 27, to present the draft schematic designs for improvements to Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park.
Learn more about Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park Improvements.

Durant Road 36-Inch Transmission Main Public Meeting
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Join us for an informative open house event to learn more about the Durant Road 36-inch Water Transmission Main project. The new water main will extend from the E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant to Capital Boulevard. Drop in at any time during the above hours to review project information and speak with members of the project team.

Parks Committee
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-05 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.

Celebrate Mardi Gras!
2024-02-13 16:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Come experience the festivities of Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park!
We will have food trucks, music, and fun for all ages! Other activities include mask-making and a bead giveaway.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Winter 2024 Open Houses
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
New Bus Rapid Transit will connect downtown Raleigh to Garner Station via Wilmington Street. This will mean more frequent and faster bus transit connections.
Station Area Planning
New Bus Rapid Transit will attract new residents, businesses, and investment to areas around new stations. The Station Area Plan will ensure that these changes benefit existing residents and businesses, as well as visitors.
Key topics include:

Walking and biking paths to stations.
Housing for current and future residents.
Strategies for existing businesses to thrive in the future.
Regulations and policies to shape new development.

Station Area Plan Options and Alternatives
Join us to explore how we can achieve station area plan goals.

New and enhanced sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.
Expanded bike connections.
Future development options – homes, businesses, community facilities.
Affordable housing strategies.
Spaces for existing businesses to grow.
Open spaces and public amenities.

We will be sharing the same information at each of the following Open Houses.
Open HouseThursday, February 15, 2024: 4:00-6:30 p.m.Biltmore Hills Community Center2615 Fitzgerald Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610

Open HouseSaturday, February 17, 2024: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Carolina Pines Community Center2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603

Online WebinarThursday, February 22, 2024: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register

Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Winter 2024 Open Houses
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Bus Rapid Transit is coming to Wake County! The western corridor will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary along Western Boulevard. This will mean more frequent service and faster bus transit connections.
Station Area Planning
New Bus Rapid Transit will attract new residents, businesses, and investment to areas around new stations. The Station Area Plan will ensure that these changes benefit existing residents and businesses, as well as visitors.
Key topics include:

Walking and biking paths to stations.
Housing for current and future residents.
Strategies for existing businesses to thrive in the future.
Regulations and policies to shape new development.

Station Area Plan Options and Alternatives
Join us to explore how we can achieve station area plan goals.

New and enhanced sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.
Expanded bike connections.
Future development options – homes, businesses, community facilities.
Affordable housing strategies.
Spaces for existing businesses to grow.
Open spaces and public amenities.

We will be sharing the same information at each of the following Open Houses.
Open HouseSaturday, February 17, 2024: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Method Road Community Center514 Method Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607

Open HouseTuesday, February 20, 2024: 4:00-6:30 p.m. Powell Drive Community Center740 Powell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606

Online WebinarWednesday, February 21, 2024: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Open House
2024-02-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, 27606

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Virtual Open House
2024-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting

Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Virtual Open House
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting

GSI in Urban Heat Islands Public Meeting
2024-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | John Greene Park, 401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Raleigh Stormwater would like your feedback on design and planting plans for this upcoming Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Urban Heat Islands project. Attend the upcoming public meeting at your convenience!

Background
Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) are areas throughout the city with few trees, little green space or large areas of paved space that can experience substantially higher temperatures than areas with more shade and less paved area. Raleigh Stormwater is identifying ways to use green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) to reduce UHI effects.
GSI will be coming early 2025 at the following locations:

Crest Road
East Martin Street
Gregg Street
Levister Court

Learn more about this upcoming project!

Pigeon House Branch Watershed Open House
2024-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Raleigh Stormwater is hosting an open house style public meeting to share updates on the Pigeon House Branch Watershed Study

Meeting Details
When: Tuesday, March 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Tarboro Road Community Center (121 N Tarboro Street, Raleigh 27610)
Not able to attend? Visit the Pigeon House Branch Watershed Study website to learn about the study and see the survey results.

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 Pigeon House Branch Watershed is located in and near downtown Raleigh where water flows to Crabtree Creek and then to the Neuse River.
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

The Great Eggstravaganza
2024-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Great Eggstravaganza!
You’ll enjoy a variety of stations including arts & crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Ages: 0-12Cost: Free

Indigenous Women Making Traditional Culture Relevant
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
During this free panel, Small Island Big Song artists and Charly Lowry (Lumbee/Tuscarora) will share their experiences as performers and cultural ambassadors. They will discuss the roles women have traditionally played in their respective cultures and discuss different ways in which they have found support and risen above challenges to realize their potential as artists and leaders in their communities. Moderated by Small Island Big Song co-founder BaoBao Chen.
Cost: FreeReserve Your SpotLight refreshments will be served.

Blue Ridge Road South - Pre-Construction Meeting
2024-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh
We’re holding a Pre-Construction Meeting!
Where: Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
When: April 24, 6-7 p.m.
Construction will start on the Blue Ridge Road South Project this spring. Join us during the Pre-Construction Meeting to:

Meet the construction team;
Learn what to expect during construction;
View traffic control plans; and,
Ask construction related questions.

Open House at Method Community Park
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Please join us in the Pioneer Building at Method Community Park to learn the latest information about the Method Park Bond Project, and share your thoughts on the programming and activity plans.
This is a Community Open House event, so drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Children's Day
2024-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come out to Moore Square on Friday, April 26 as we honor the spirit of childhood and celebrate the children in our city during our Children’s Day Event!
There will be food, inflatables, crafts, games, and live performances from Raleigh Little Theater and the Raleigh Music Collective Children’s Strings Class. Bring a chair or blanket and stay for a family movie in the square- Space Jam!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Chavis Health and Wellness Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We believe that health is wealth here at John Chavis Memorial Park and to demonstrate that Raleigh Parks is partnering with the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to hold a health and wellness day.
This free, family-friendly event will feature mental health exhibits, physical fitness classes, wellness information, food trucks with free $15 food vouchers while supplies last, and more!
Children’s activities will include inflatables, relay races, and other friendly competitions with prizes including Raleigh Parks gift cards! Participate for a chance to win one free week of Summer X-Press Camp (for ages 6-11) at Chavis!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Biltmore Hills Park Tennis Improvements Open House
2024-05-23 16:30 - 19:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a Public Meeting to discuss the Biltmore Hills Tennis Expansion Project.
This meeting will be family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Childcare will be available for children five years to twelve years old. Accommodations and Translation Services are available upon request – please contact BiltmoreHillsPark@publicinput.com
This 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 draft concept plan and project schedule. Staff from Raleigh Parks and Raleigh Stormwater will also be in attendance to answer questions about nearby projects.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Blue Ridge Road South - Pre-Construction Meeting
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
We’re holding a Pre-Construction Meeting!
Where: Jaycee Park at 2405 Wade Ave. Raleigh, NC 27607When: May 23, 6-7 p.m.
Construction will start on the Blue Ridge Road South Project soon. Join us during the Pre-Construction Meeting to:

Meet the construction team;
Learn what to expect during construction;
View traffic control plans; and,
Ask construction related questions.

Job Fair at Method Park
2024-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Come to our special Job Fair for Immigrants and Refugees!
Meet employers looking for people like you. Plus, get help with your resume at our Resume Clinic with Amplio Recruiting!
This event is made possible with the help of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Lutheran Services Carolinas, and Amplio Recruiting.
Ages: 18 and upCost: Free

Downtown Mobility Study Open House
2024-05-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come help us improve active transportation and connectivity in downtown Raleigh!

The Raleigh Department of Transportation (Mobility Strategy and Infrastructure) invite you to drop by Raleigh Union Station (510 W Martin Street, Raleigh) on May 29, 2024, between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. to learn more about our new Downtown Raleigh Mobility Study.
The Downtown Mobility Study is a City-led initiative to streamline multimodal planning and policy recommendations for the downtown area. The study will be community-driven and will consider the competing needs of stakeholders, advocates, and business owners downtown and will serve as an update to the 2019 Downtown Transportation Plan.

Open House
Meet with City staff and our community partners who will:

Describe the planning process
Gather input on community priorities
Identify opportunities and challenges

The event will feature workshop stations, a community mapping exercise, and a comments wall. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a free, family-friendly event.

Saybrook Neighborhood Public Meeting
2024-05-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Raleigh Stormwater is hosting a public meeting to share information about the Saybrook Neighborhood Drainage Study and to hear your feedback. Stop by at your convenience to talk with stormwater staff!

Meeting Details
When: Wednesday, May 29 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Abbots Creek Community Center (9950 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC 27614)

About the Project
The City is currently conducting a study to identify improvements that address flooding in the Saybrook at the Falls neighborhood. The study includes data collection and modeling of the drainage system.
Results of the study will be presented at the public meeting on May 29. We will also gather your feedback on the recommendations.

Wetland Conversion of Upper Durant Lake
2024-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, 27615
Raleigh Stormwater and Raleigh Parks are hosting the second public open house for the Wetland Conversion of Upper Durant Lake project. Join us to learn about the project progress and next steps, the preferred wetland alternative, and how you can get involved!

Details
When: Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, NC 27615
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.
Learn more about the Upper Durant Lake project.

Southeast Raleigh Bond Projects Drop-In Open House
2024-07-30 16:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us to learn and share your thoughts on the programming and activity plans for the park bond projects in Southeast Raleigh:

John Chavis Aquatic Center and Heritage Plaza
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center
South Park Heritage Walk

Each designer will share their preliminary concepts for each project and we want to hear from you! Youth activities will be provided. Learn more and get involved!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Biltmore Hills Park Tennis Improvements Open House
2024-08-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a Public Meeting to discuss the Biltmore Hills Tennis Expansion Project.
This 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 plan and project schedule. Staff from Raleigh Parks will be in attendence to answer questions.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Biltmore Hills Park Tennis Improvements Open House
2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a Public Meeting to discuss the Biltmore Hills Tennis Expansion Project.
This 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 plan and project schedule. Staff from Raleigh Parks will be in attendance to answer questions.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Southeast Raleigh Bond Projects Drop-In Open House
2024-09-04 16:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us to learn and share your thoughts on the programming and activity plans for the park bond projects in Southeast Raleigh:

John Chavis Aquatic Center and Heritage Plaza
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center
South Park Heritage Walk

Each designer will share their preliminary schematic (advanced drawings) designs for each project, and we want to hear from you! Youth activities will be provided. Learn more and get involved!
Ages: AllCost: Free
