• Planning Commission Committee of the Whole

    Public Meeting - January 25, 2024 The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Committee of the Whole will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, January 25 at 4:00 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 305. For more information about the meetings, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage. A. These items will be discussed during the meeting 1. Rezoning Z-51-23: 430 Buck Jones Road, at the intersection of Buck Jones Road and Bashford Road (District D) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Rezoning Z-40-23 13120 Strickland Rd This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Pending items not scheduled for discussion at this meeting 1. N/A

  • RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Public Meeting - January 25, 2024 The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, January 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov or visit the RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness webpage. A. Call to Order – Chair 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes: December 14 & 19, 2023 4. Minor Work Report B. Evidentiary Hearings - New Applications 1. COA-0143-2023: 2212 BEDFORD AVENUE This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. COA-0156-2023: 609 E LANE STREET This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. COA-0158-2023: 511 E JONES STREET This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. Deferred - Not Being Heard 1. COA-0138-2023: 515 WASHINGTON STREET 2. COA-0146-2023: 419 WATAGUA STREET D. Other Business 1. Committee Discussion E. Adjourment RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11. Agenda and ParticipationVisit the RHDC webpage for additional information including the agenda and how to participate.

  • Heritage Park Plan Presentation

    RHA Auditorium 971 Harp Street, Raleigh

    Happy New Year from the Heritage Park Planning Team! **Community Meetings - January 22 - 25, 2024** Raleigh Housing Authority and Heritage Park Planning Team invites you to attend our next community event! This multi-day design workshop will offer flexible drop-in sessions as well as evening presentations. Over the four days, residents and stakeholders will have many ways to provide input and feedback on the redevelopment of Heritage Park. The matrix below lists the meeting details. As the date approaches, more information will be shared, and updates will be posted here: https://bit.ly/HeritageParkRHA

  • Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    Take a free tour of Mordecai Historic Park! Mordecai Historic Park will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday! Tours include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace, St. Mark’s Chapel, and the Allen Kitchen. The first tour will begin at 10 a.m. and the last tour starts at 3 p.m. Tours start every 30 minutes and are limited to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages: AllCost: Free

  • City Council Annual Retreat

    WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary

    A. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 - 12:00 PM 1. Lunch and Learn with Town of Cary and NC Women in Soccer 2. Opening Remarks 3. Public Comment Discussion This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4. Legislative Agenda 5. Budget and Financial Outlook 6. First Day Wrap-Up B. RECESS 1. Recess Meeting and Reception with Wake County Officials Meeting will be live-streamed here: https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/watch-city-council-and-select-meetings-live

  • Conversation with Local Author and Youth Poetry Contest

    Tarboro Road Community Center

    The Department of Equity and Inclusion invites you to a special event on Friday, Jan. 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Tarboro Road Community Center. Explore the work of Dr. Shelia Smith McKoy, a distinguished scholar, poet, and Raleigh native, as she presents her latest poetry collection, "The Bones Beneath."  Dr. Smith McKoy will read selections from her book, lead a conversation about her work, and sign a limited number of free copies of the book as well. There will also be a Youth Poetry Contest during the event. Raleigh youth aged 12 to 18 are invited to share their experience living in Raleigh related to social justice and/or social change. Eligible poetry submissions will be considered for a prize from Dr. Smith McKoy.  The first five submissions will have the opportunity to read their work at the event on Jan. 26. For consideration, please fill out the submission form and send your poem to connect.equity@raleighnc.gov no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. All submissions are subject to review prior to performance.

  • City Council Annual Retreat

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

    C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 - 9:00 A.M. 1. Recap of Previous Day's Activities 2. Council Priorities for the Upcoming Year 3. Affordable Housing Update at City Council Retreat 4. Affordable Housing Project Exercise 5. Strategic Plan Update 6. Community Engagement Update 7. Citizen Advisory Councils, Boards and Commissions Discussion 8. Operational Update 9. Closing Remarks 10. Construction Site Tour - Healing Transitions Site and Gipson Play Plaza D. ADJOURN 1. Adjourn Meeting Meeting will be live-streamed here: https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/watch-city-council-and-select-meetings-live

  • Public Open House – Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park

    Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 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.

  • Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event

    As a part of our ongoing efforts to expand our first-response efforts, the City of Raleigh and its partners are working to develop an alternative response program, outside of the Raleigh Police Department, to further address our community’s need for crisis prevention and management. The City of Raleigh wants to hear your input regarding this program. Stop by to learn more and share your thoughts - look for Raleigh's Community Engagement Van! Saturday, Jan. 271 p.m. - 4 p.m. Food Lion of New Bern Avenue3685 New Bern Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

  • Historical Black Communities of NC: Raleigh’s Fourth Ward

    Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

    Community Activist Octavia Rainey will discuss the forgotten history of the Fourth Ward, a predominantly Black neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, and how the legacy of this historical neighborhood that was lost to the urbanization of the City can be honored. Registration required: 919-662-2264

  • Artist Reception: Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

    Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, January 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception. Perspectives in Print and Painting features work from Jenny Bonner, Peter Marin, and Susan Martin. Ceramic work from our instructors and community is also featured throughout the building. Learn more about the Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center