Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m at the Raleigh Pathways Center. Minutes and Agendas View meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs Sign Up for News and Updates Sign up to receive alerts about the Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities through MyRaleigh subscriptions.

Lunchbox Lecture with Oakwood Cemetery

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Feed your belly and your brain! Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month. Lectures will run for 30 minutes and topics vary each month. Oakwood Cemetery is known as a Cemetery Full of Life.  But what makes it so? Join the City of Raleigh Museum to discover the stories behind the stones, as well as how this active burial space operates as a museum! You'll learn about some of the Cemetery's well-loved "residents,", uncover long-buried stories, and honor heroes resting under the oaks—talk presented by Oakwood Cemetery Executive Director Robin Simonton. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission

Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops. This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council. If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.

Raleigh Transit Authority

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

This meeting of the Raleigh Transit Authority will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Public Comment begins at 4 p.m. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority. If you'd like to submit a comment for the upcoming virtual meeting, please email [email protected]. The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

Design Review Commission

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

Public Meeting - January 16, 2025 The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, January 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 303. For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage. A. Legislative Training B. Officer Elections C. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Committee D. Annual Report E. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair F. Adjournment 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. Design Review 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. This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Update to the City's Development Ordinance 4.2 John P. Top Greene Community Center and Park – Proposed Renaming This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.3 What We Do Series - Parks and Natural Resources (PNR) - Engagement This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.4 User Fee Update 4.5 Carolina Pines Park - Accessibility Grant Playground Project 4.6 Lake Lynn West Loop Improvement Project - Schematic Design Presentation This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Directors Report 5.1 Director 6. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 6.1 Parks Committee 6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 6.3 Greenway Committee 6.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and […]

District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) meeting

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Our next District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) meeting is Saturday, January 18th at 9:30 AM at theThomas G. Crowder Woodland Center at Lake Johnson. Raleigh’s Planning Department will discuss the comprehensive plan update and how to shape our City for years to come. They will also provide updates on changes to building heights for neighborhood transitions and tree protections in missing middle housing. Finally they will explain recent changes to state law that limit Raleigh’s zoning powers. There will be ample time for discussion. Planning Department Director Pat Young will be with us, so bring your questions. Coffee and bagels will also be served. Hope to see you there! Have a topic you want to see covered at DDNA? Let us know! This meeting will not be available via Zoom. Look forward to seeing you there!

Artist Reception: January/February Gallery Exhibitions at Sertoma Arts Center

Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, January 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an opening reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center. About the Exhibition Sertoma Arts Center's January-February Exhibition shares the work of the six fine art photographers that make up The Focus, Michelle Alias, Jo Bolton, Don Ducey, Harry O'Conner, John Lapp, and Jim Trull, in the Raleigh Room. The work of Tom Mather will be on display in the Hall Gallery. The works of Jennifer Clifton and Ashley Ashabranner will be on display in the Lobby. Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center. Event Details Date: Saturday, January 18; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to public To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

A City in Motion: Traffic and Transportation Solutions

Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan As Raleigh grows, so does the need for smarter traffic and transportation solutions. Every commute is a reminder that more people are on the move. We need your ideas to help shape Raleigh’s future. Join us for A City in Motion: Traffic and Transportation Solutions, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversations series. These events will feature expert speakers and give the community a chance to share feedback on how to improve traffic flow, expand transportation options, and make our streets safer. Wednesday, February 12 | 6-8 p.m. Keynote Speaker Presentations Raleigh Union Station Wednesday, February 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. State of the City Presentation and Community Discussion Chavis Community Center Your opinions and ideas are important to us. Each night will feature a different program, and you will have a chance to engage with staff and hear information about current projects. Food, translation services, and childcare will be provided. Register by Wednesday, February 5 to let us know if you have dietary restrictions, need language services, or childcare. Register for the Feb. 12 and 19 Events

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy at Chavis Park

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

John Chavis Memorial Park presents King Day A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20, from 12 - 3 p.m. This event will celebrate Dr. King's life through service, children's activities, and more! Location: John Chavis Memorial Park Age: All Cost: Free