Floravita Exhibition Closing Reception | SEEK Raleigh

Birdland 706 Mountford Avenue, Raleigh, NC

The Grid Project will host an Opening for the Floravita Exhibition on Sunday, December 8th, from 12 - 4 pm.   Floravita   Floravita, curated by Pete Sack of The Grid Project, is an exhibition about the balance between living and letting go. Artists Alia El-Bermani, Skillet Gilmore, Oami Powers, and Sally Van Gorder explore how the fading of one life isn’t an ending; it’s part of an ongoing, interconnected rhythm—a dance of life and nature. Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NCExhibition dates: November 2-December 8, 2024

Board of Adjustment

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

Public Meeting - December 9, 2024 The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street. For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage. 1. OLD BUSINESS A. BOA-0047-2024: 1000 Trailwood Drive, 1100 Trailwood Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. BOA-0048-2024: 7942 Berry Crest Avenue This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. BOA-0049-2024: 2625 Garner Road This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. BOA-0050-2024: 2505 Kenmore Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. BOA-0051-2024: 204 E. Forest Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. E. BOA-0052-2024: 206 E. Forest Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Draft November 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. ADJOURNMENT The Raleigh Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that acts on appeals for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations in the zoning regulations. Its decisions are final but may be subject to court action. The Board consists of eight members: four regular […]

City Budget Listening Session – Virtual

Virtual Meeting

The City of Raleigh wants to hear from you! The Budget and Management Services Department is hosting eight listening sessions to hear how residents want their tax dollars spent. Your input is critical to creating an equitable City budget. Join us for a virtual listening session on Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register online. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom. If you choose a virtual session, you will receive the Zoom link after you sign up. If you speak a different language and need interpretation, let us know in the sign up form, and we'll provide an interpreter free of charge. Learn more about our budget listening sessions.

Weathering the Storm: A Conversation on Stormwater Management & Priorities

Martin Street Baptist Church 1001 E. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC

Weathering the Storm: A Conversation on Stormwater Management & Priorities Registration for the following events is now open and will close on November 25. Keynote Presentation & Stormwater Community Expo Ted Brown President & CEO of Biohabitats December 4, 2024 Martin Street Baptist Doors open at 6 p.m., Presentation at 7 p.m. State of Stormwater in Raleigh Wayne Miles Raleigh Stormwater Program Manager The Reverend Jemonde Taylor Chair of Raleigh Stormwater Management Advisory Commission December 9, 2024 Martin St. Baptist Church Presentation at 6 p.m., Community Dialogue at 7 p.m. The Keynote Presentation and State of the City Presentation will be streamed and recorded. To participate in the Community Conversation, you must attend in person. Food will be provided. Language translation and children’s activities will be available. Register Learn more about Reflecting Raleigh and all six of the Community Conversations.

SW Raleigh Community Engagement

Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Friends and neighbors: SW Community Holiday Meeting at the Carolina Pines Community Center (2305 Lake Wheeler Rd.) We will meet in person, without streaming, next Monday evening, December 9th, at 7:00 pm. There will be reports from Raleigh Police Officers and City Inspections followed by social time. We also plan to have an update about Carolina Pines Park's facilities additions. I have been told that we can also use the Center's freezer. Therefore, I will, as previously promised, donate some ice cream. Please come and help with the ice cream. Holiday cookies and delights will also be very welcome. Since I have no idea as to how many will attend I don't need to be left with melting cartons and no freezer space. Please bring help. Kids welcome. This meeting is intended to be focused on sharing interests, and concerns and just acquainting ourselves with our neighbors. Several of our City Councilors have indicated they plan to attend. Please join this gathering if you can. Hopefully, we will have a good turnout. I plan to schedule in-person meetings four times a year. (next one in March) The others will continue to use Zoom, Chair set-up in our traditional room will start […]

Planning Commission

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

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11. For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage. A. INVOCATION B. PUBLIC COMMENT C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Rezoning Z-70-22: Glenwood Avenue, Lake Anne Drive, Winchester Drive, west of the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lake Anne Drive (District E) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Rezoning Z-27-24: Town Dr and Triangle Town Blvd, 1,000 ft south of the intersection of Triangle Town Blvd and I-540 (District B) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Rezoning Z-33-24: 2601 Vanderbilt Avenue, approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Pogue Street and Hillsborough Street (District D) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-5-24: 3104 Southall Road, between Skycrest Drive and Southall Road (District B) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Rezoning Z-04-24: 5009 Louisburg Road, approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of Fox Road and Louisburg […]

City Council Public Comment Session — cancelled

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

Raleigh City Council Public Comment Session The Dec. 10 meeting is cancelled. The Dec. 3 evening session at 7 p.m. will include a public comment session.

Join Us for the Active Mobility Plan Open House

Tarboro Road Community Center

Your input matters! This open house invites community members to share their thoughts on the current state of walking and biking in Raleigh. Community members will have opportunities to reflect on the vision and goals of the plan and the initial findings of the existing conditions analysis completed earlier this summer. City of Raleigh staff will be on hand throughout the event to discuss bike and pedestrian projects and gather your feedback. When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 4–7 p.m.Where: Tarboro Community Center, 121 N Tarboro Street, Raleigh Drop by anytime to chat with City of Raleigh staff, share your feedback, and learn about bike and pedestrian projects. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mordecai CAC Holiday Social

Pelagic 300 Pace Street, Raleigh

Mordecai CAC the key to strong community Hey neighbors! Join us on Tuesday 12/10 at Pelagic Beer and Wine at the MCAC Holiday Social. Amanda and Matt from Pelagic are hosting and will have the firepit set up outside and some tasty beverages for us. Stop by to visit and have a drink, and chat with your neighbors. We are looking for more community members to step up and get involved with our organization. This casual Holiday Social is a great place to meet people who have been volunteering with the CAC and learn more about it. We'll have a short announcement time around 8pm. If you’d like to see the Mordecai Community Action Coalition continue please consider getting involved. Email [email protected].

West Raleigh CAC Holiday Social

Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh

Holiday Social Tuesday December 10th at 6pm As we approach the end of a busy year we hope you can join us for an in person gathering of the West Raleigh CAC and take some time to connect with each other. We won’t have any business items to discuss but we will have refreshments! Please bring your favorite holiday treat to share with the group and if we have enough we will share with our first responders at Raleigh PD and local firefighters at Station 8. Where: Western Blvd Presbyterian Church 4900 Kaplan Drive     When: Tuesday December 10th from 6pm - 8pm Thank you all for being involved in our CAC and look forward to seeing everyone! -- West Raleigh Community Advocacy Council (CAC) https://www.facebook.com/WestRalCAC Chair Peyote Perryman

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting – CANCELLED

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601 AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Planning Commission Strategic Planning Committee – CANCELLED

A. These items will be discussed during the meeting 1. NCOD Discussion This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Pending items not to be discussed at this meeting The Strategic Planning Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss policy issues related to land use and development. The committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 303.