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Economic Development & Innovation Committee

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

A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR 1. Item 22-05: Prince Hall Historic Overlay District (5/7/24) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Item 22-07: Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) (5/21/24) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. PENDING ITEMS 1. Item 22-01: Economic Development Roundtable - Historically Black Colleges & Universities (2/21/23) 2. Item 22-04: Downtown Raleigh Economic Development Strategy (2/13/24) 3. Item 22-06: Leveling the Playing Field (Workforce Development Organization) (5/7/24) Economic Development & Innovation Committee’s next meeting will be on Thursday, June 27, at 3pm re Prince Hall HOD and rezoning Z-72-22

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission to have further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee. The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in Room 305.

Pride Day on the Lawn

Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

Join us for a colorful and joyous celebration of Pride Month at our Family-Friendly Pride Celebration! This event is designed to bring families together in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Enjoy a late afternoon filled with music, crafts, games, and more as we celebrate love, diversity, and community. Please feel free to bring food, lawn blankets, and chairs while listening to music and participating in our various outdoor activities. Food trucks will be on site. Our event will kick off with a parade at 5 p.m. to Pullen Park for a train ride. This event will be held rain or shine. See you at Pullen Community Center! Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on Reclink

Neuse River Park Public Workshop – Draft Concept Plan

Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh

Drop-In Public Meeting to discuss the draft concept plan 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 [email protected] 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 draft concept plan and project phasing. Staff from Raleigh Transportation and Raleigh Stormwater will also be in attendance to answer questions about nearby projects. Location: Campbell Lodge, Durant Nature Preserve (note, you cannot get to the lodge from Durant Rd. You must get there from Gresham Lake Rd)Ages: AllCost: Free

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee

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

A. Call to Order – Chair 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes: April 25 & May 23, 2024 4. Minor Work Report This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Evidentiary Hearings - New Applications 1. COA-0015-2024: 533 N EAST STREET This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. COA-0053-2024: 601 ELM STREET This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. COA-0054-2024: 209 LINDEN AVENUE This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. Deferred - Not Being Heard 1. COA-0006-2024: 803 GLENWOOD AVENUE D. Other Business 1. Committee Discussion E. Adjourment 1. Adjourn Meeting 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 Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information and how to participate. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at [email protected].

Social Equity Book Club – Perfect Peace: A Novel

Virtual Meeting

Join the Social Equity Book Club for a discussion of our next book! “Perfect Peace: A Novel” by Daniel BlackThursday, June 27, 20246:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.To join this discussion, please register on Zoom

Neuse River Park Public Site Visit

Neuse River Trail 12030 Old Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Parking is available at the existing greenway trailhead at 12030 Old Falls of Neuse Road. During the public site visits, we aim to engage with current park visitors and to help explain the proposed plans for the future Neuse River Park. This event will have content similar to the Public Workshop but presented on-site! Staff will be in attendance with information boards available along the Neuse River Greenway adjacent to the future park. These are informational events and we encourage everyone to provide their detailed feedback through the online survey or at the Public Workshop.

Neuse River Park Public Site Visit

Neuse River Trail 12030 Old Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Parking is available at the existing greenway trailhead at 12030 Old Falls of Neuse Road. During the public site visits, we aim to engage with current park visitors and to help explain the proposed plans for the future Neuse River Park. This event will have content similar to the Public Workshop but presented on-site! Staff will be in attendance with information boards available along the Neuse River Greenway adjacent to the future park. These are informational events and we encourage everyone to provide their detailed feedback through the online survey or at the Public Workshop.

Hands-on-History at Fletcher Park

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

Celebrate National Camera Day at Fletcher Park with a fun camera craft! Join us at Fred Fletcher Park on National Camera Day for a drop-in project to craft a pinhole camera to take home. You can learn about the history of Fletcher Park, Borden Building, and the former Methodist Home for Children and see some historic campus photos from the archives. Please bring your camera or phone, because we will also have fun props to use your photography skills and create your silly photos. Age: All Cost: Free

City Connect Series: Raleigh Tomorrow

Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

The City Connect Series is hosting an immersive event, diving into the world of technology! This event will feature innovative speakers, and interactive displays from various city departments and local companies. This event is free and open to the public.

Elections, Libraries staff partner on one of largest initiatives to date

Fuquary-Varina Community Library 271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquary-Varina

Elections, Libraries staff partner on one of largest initiatives to date The Wake County Board of Elections and Wake County Public Libraries are partnering to offer voter services at eight local libraries on Saturdays this summer. Events will take place from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. June 22 through Aug. 17, with the exception of July 6. Board of Elections staff will visit eight libraries over eight weekends to offer voter registration updates and upcoming election information. Visitors will also be able to get a photo voter ID, which is now required to be shown by registered voters who do not already have an acceptable ID. A full list of accepted voter IDs can be found at  ncsbe.gov/voting/voter-id. “We always strive to empower more people to vote in Wake County by making information and resources as accessible as possible,” said Olivia McCall, Board of Elections director. “This collaboration with the libraries is an excellent opportunity for us to provide accurate information and help residents better prepare for the upcoming elections.” The two organizations have worked together to offer voter registration at local libraries for years, but this is one of the largest initiatives ever planned. The events provide a convenient opportunity for residents […]

Summer Concert Series – Pullen Park

Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

Our Summer Concert Series is back! We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket. Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC June 30 - Triangle TaikoSept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC July 28 - Tune SwingersAugust 18 - TheloniousAugust 25 - TBDSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Sunday EveningsJune and July, 6 - 8 p.m.Aug. and Sept., 5 - 7 p.m. Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.