Mid-Year Council Retreat Retreat will be held at Lions Park on 9/18 from 12-5pm and on 9/19 from 9am to 3pm. Agenda topics include Planning & Land Use, Downtown, Innovation and Technology, Revenue Outlook, Housing, and Grant Management.
PEJ is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop on September 19 from 10 am- 12 pm at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. This is a great opportunity to prepare yourself for common emergencies. Register for free- visit www.pejraleighnc.org and click "events" First 50 registrants will receive an Emergency preparedness Kit.
ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly being held on September 19, 2026 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. More than 1,200 ONE Wake leaders from across Wake County will be in attendance. During the assembly, they will publicly present their affordable housing plan and share their vision for ensuring that working families, teachers, first responders, seniors, and other residents can continue to afford to live in the communities they serve. The goal is to explore practical ways that ONE Wake and the elected officials of Wake county can work together to expand affordable housing and strengthen Wake county.
Learn How to Take Water Samples! Interested in learning more about Raleigh stream ecosystems? We're hosting a volunteer stream monitoring workshop! We'll spend the first part of the workshop in the classroom and the second half in the creek practicing sample collection. This workshop is required for new stream monitoring volunteers but is open to anyone interested in learning more about our streams. When: Saturday, September 19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Walnut Creek Wetland Park (Neuse River Room, 950 Peterson Street) Details: Individual registration is required. This event is capped at 15 participants. Please come dressed in long pants, close-toed shoes, and ready to hop in the creek.
The Dix Park Commission exists to oversee and approve matters related to Dix Park policy and development, The Dix Park Commission is supported by City staff well as Dix Park Conservancy staff.
The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community. Location Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200 900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Streaming link here.
The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Millbrook Exchange Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup.
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission, held to facilitate 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 the Council Chamber or in conference room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
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 Participation Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information on how to participate. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC COA can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. 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 historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.
The Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo is a FREE event that aims to connect residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government. Our theme this year is "Community in a Digital Age" Join us to learn why community engagement matters, and how you can make a difference. Explore exciting ways to participate in local decision-making in your community. Register to attend today! Want to showcase your organization as an exhibitor? Applications are now open! Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Gather in downtown Raleigh to celebrate great food and community at this beloved event! Eventgoers will discover the rich traditions and diverse flavors of tamales from local vendors while enjoying fun activities throughout the festival. Event Details Location: Moore Square (201 S. Blount Street) Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: All/Families Cost: Free Apply to be a Vendor for Raleigh's most delicious event, the Raleigh Tamale Festival!