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Planning Commission Text Change Committee

One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

Public Meeting - April 17, 2024 The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building in conference room 305. If you are interested in participating, please email Keegan.McDonald@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on. For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commissionwebpage. A. These items will be discussed during the meeting. 1. Text Change TC-1A-24 and TC-1B-24 Stormwater Design Manual and Related UDO Changes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Text Change TC-5-23: Omnibus List 2023 This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Approval of the Draft April 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change. The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at One Exchange Plaza Room 809.

Local climate advocates host climate anxiety event ahead of Earth Day

NCSU Talley Student Union 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local climate advocates host climate anxiety event ahead of Earth Day Together with Eco+Pack@NCSU and the Raleigh Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Toward Zero Waste is hosting a free workshop entitled Keep Your Cool In A Warming World: Facing Your Fear About Climate Change. Where: North Carolina State University’s Talley Student Union, Room #4280, located at 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606. Parking is free after 5pm and available at the Coliseum Parking Deck on 201 Jensen Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606. When: Cost: How to Participate: This event is open to the public, but capacity is limited. Registration required at: https://keep-cool.eventbrite.com. During this free, one-hour workshop, somatic psychotherapist Miriam Brodersen will guide attendees as they explore the psychological roots of the climate crisis, discuss strategies to help when feeling overwhelmed, and demonstrate mindfulness techniques to develop resilience when confronting daunting environmental issues. “So many people want to see action on climate, but decades of seeing political leaders from both sides of the aisle continue to ignore climate impacts has left them feeling hopeless,” said Beth Carmichael, a local CCL volunteer and co-organizer of the event. “We are offering this workshop to show our community that it is […]

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City's Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex. LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601 AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Community Engagement Van at Careers on Wheels Truck Fair

St Augustine's University 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC

Join our engagement van at the annual Careers on Wheels Truck Fair! Come learn about how City employees make a difference in your community. Event is hosted by the Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy. April 18, 9 a.m. t0 11:30 a.m. Career on Wheels Truck Fair1315 Oakwood Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The committee helps people with disabilities to participate in the economic and social life of the community. To this end, the committee promotes employment of people with disabilities and communicates their needs to local leaders and the public. The committee also sponsors activities benefiting people with disabilities and their families. LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601 Meeting Minutes and AgendasView meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs

Appearance Commission — CANCELLED

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

The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Appearance Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

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

1. Call to Order 2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes) 2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Lake Johnson Pool - Partnership Opportunity 4.2 Dix Park Update 5. Minutes 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 6. Directors Report 6.1 Director 7. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 7.1 Parks Committee 7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 7.3 Greenways Committee 7.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 8. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 8.1 Arts Commission and PADB 8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission 8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board 8.4 Dix Leadership Committee 8.5 2024 Raleigh Environmental Awards jury 8.6 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board 8.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports This Agenda Item […]

Timely Connections

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Join us for a series of exciting talks highlighting the culture and history of the Southeast, featuring varied topics such as the tattoos of Civil War soldiers, underwater archeology, and much more. Timely Connections Lecture Topics April 18, Dr. Kathleen DuValThe Roanoke colony and Native Americans May 2, Lesa RedmondBlack higher education in Raleigh from slavery to freedom May 16, Becky SawyerTattoos of Civil War Soldiers Documented at Fort Fisher Ages: AllCost: Free

Earth Day 2024

Dorothea Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

You're invited to Raleigh Earth Day in partnership with We Plant it Forward’s Arbor Day! Join us for this FREE community event to grow our collective community purpose toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. Explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.  We will be showing a family-friendly movie to conclude the event. LEARN about what the City of Raleigh, We Plant it Forward and other community partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. Take action by pledging to volunteer, plant a tree, and make personal changes to support the environment. LEARN about what the City of Raleigh and Community Partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. Raleigh, and TAKE ACTION on Raleigh's Community Climate Action Plan TAKE ACTION and pledge to volunteer and make personal changes to support the environment. CELEBRATE the Raleigh Environmental Award Winners taking climate action across the community. WATCH the movie The Lorax More details, vendor information, and event schedule can be found at Celebrate Earth Day 2024 and on the Dix Park website.

DDNA Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for April 20th at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center with District D City Councilor Jane Harrison. We will discuss the downtown municipal service district (MSD). The Downtown Raleigh Alliance will explain its role in providing safety, cleaning, and business development services via the MSD. Raleigh City Council is considering expanding the downtown MSD borders to better cover areas like Glenwood South. This meeting will be in-person only and we plan to have Zoom access back at the next meeting. Hope to see you there!

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop

Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

Join us for a volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop! Upcoming Workshop We host stream monitoring workshops throughout the year where you learn how to monitor stream health and water quality in Raleigh. Space is usually limited to 15 participants. Workshop Details When: Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: Walnut Creek Wetland Park (950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610) Register for the upcoming stream monitoring workshop! The workshop will cover basic stream ecology and includes both classroom and (weather permitting) in-stream activities. The workshop will cover stormwater basics, an introduction to water quality, and practice collecting water quality and biological samples in the stream. The workshop is a prerequisite for participation in Raleigh's volunteer stream monitoring program, but is open to all. Please come with closed-toed shoes and long pants. RELATED LINKS