Council Planning Retreat

Method Road Community Center 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

The retreat is scheduled to take place from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day, Friday January 24 and Saturday January 25. Raleigh Television Network (RTN) will be streaming both days live. You can watch while the council retreat is in session. A. WELCOME B. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE C. LEGISLATIVE AGENDA D. BUDGET AND FINANCIAL OUTLOOK E. DISCUSSION - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS F. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ZONING G. SMART GROWTH AND ANNEXATIONS H. DISCUSSION - ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I. OPERATIONAL UPDATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Planning Retreat

Method Road Community Center 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

The retreat is scheduled to take place from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day, Friday January 24 and Saturday January 25. Raleigh Television Network (RTN) will be streaming both days live. You can watch while the council retreat is in session. A. WELCOME B. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE C. LEGISLATIVE AGENDA D. BUDGET AND FINANCIAL OUTLOOK E. DISCUSSION - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS F. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ZONING G. SMART GROWTH AND ANNEXATIONS H. DISCUSSION - ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I. OPERATIONAL UPDATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Economic Development Panel

Dorothea Dix Chapel 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh

Economic Development Panel on Jan. 25 The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board is hosting an economic development panel, covering the topic "Discovering Emerging Immigrant Communities Economic Growth." This panel will consist of local Hispanic and Immigrant entrepreneurs who will share their experience, best practices, and resources to achieve financial success.       When? Saturday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.       Where? Dorothea Dix Chapel, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh This event aims to bring local entrepreneurs representing Hispanic and Immigrant communities to share their journey in becoming successful business owners. Learn more from the flyers below: English Español  To attend, please register in advance. Please share this invitation with your networks! Register Now

Exhibition Reception | Pullen Arts Center

Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Main Galleries The Main Gallery at Pullen Arts Center will feature the work of 30 local artists. Artwork will be on display from November 2, 2024-January 26, 2025. A closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday,  January 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Chalk Wall Mural Artist Rick Bennett's Mural will be displayed on the Pullen Chalk Wall through January 25, 2025. Read more. Learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center. Exhibition Details When: November 2, 2024-January 26, 2025 Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map Cost: Free and open to the public Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more about Exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center.

Family-Friendly Art Event at Lake Lynn

Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Help imagine possibilities for public art at Lake Lynn! Join the artists and the Poetry Fox for a cup of hot cocoa or cider and an interactive art-making event designed to help inform initial concept directions for a new public art project coming to the lake. Raleigh-based artist team, A Gang of Three, will be sharing insights from their first phase of community engagement, feedback from the "Letters to the Lake" project, and offering some preliminary ideas for how art might function at the lake. Your participation will play a role in the next phase of design for this exciting project. All ages welcome!

Upcoming Webinar: Zoning Basics and Community Organizing

Dear Clean Connected Communities Network, As we kick off 2025, we’re excited to bring you new opportunities to learn, connect, and take action for a cleaner, more connected future. Here's what's coming up and how you can get involved: Upcoming Webinar: Zoning Basics and Community Organizing When: Monday, January 27, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Where: Online (link will be sent in forthcoming meeting invitation) Join us to learn how zoning decisions shape our communities and what we can do to influence them. Zoning Primer: Anne Harvey, Chief Counsel for Environmental Justice at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, will explain zoning basics—what it is, how the process works, and how to get involved. Community Organizing Insights: Denzel Burnside, founder of the NC Housing Table, will share actionable tips from his experience organizing for positive change. You will receive a meeting invitation with the webinar link shortly. Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues! Reflect and Plan: Share Your Wins and Goals We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our 2024 Reflection and 2025 Goals Survey. Tell us about your accomplishments last year. Share your plans for the year ahead. Let us know […]

Zoning Basics and Community Organizing

Dear Clean Connected Communities Network, As we kick off 2025, we’re excited to bring you new opportunities to learn, connect, and take action for a cleaner, more connected future. Here's what's coming up and how you can get involved: Upcoming Webinar: Zoning Basics and Community Organizing  When: Monday, January 27, 2025  Time: 12:00 PM  Where: Online link – see below Join us to learn how zoning decisions shape our communities and what we can do to influence them. Zoning Primer: Anne Harvey, Chief Counsel for Environmental Justice at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, will explain zoning basics—what it is, how the process works, and how to get involved. Community Organizing Insights: Denzel Burnside, founder of the NC Housing Table, will share actionable tips from his experience organizing for positive change. Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues! Reflect and Plan: Share Your Wins and Goals We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our 2024 Reflection and 2025 Goals Survey. Tell us about your accomplishments last year. Share your plans for the year ahead. Let us know how Clean Connected Communities can better support you.   Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/7YK9NfrZ5CphBrR79 In the coming weeks, we will be sharing a […]

Community Engagement Board – Policy Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Policy Subcommittee meeting. When: Jan. 27 Time: 1 p.m. Location: Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Wake Bus Rapid Transit Industry Day

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

We are holding an Industry Day for the Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)—New Bern Avenue Project. The event is for construction contractors and subcontractors interested in bidding on the City’s BRT projects. It will take place on Monday, January 27th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601. The purpose of this event is to Provide project updates to potential contractors Gather feedback on past bidding efforts for this project Hear your insights as we prepare for the next round of bidding in Spring 2025 We will have networking opportunities, an interactive feedback session to help us improve our work with contractors and informational material on the BRT projects in our pipeline.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) — CANCELLED

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

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh. Meets The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m. BPAC Agenda

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting

Eastgate Park 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC

Happy New Year, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe New Year. In addition to our normal updates on local police activities and community updates, we will have Tiesha Mosely, Director of Community Engagement as our guest in January. As I previously mentioned,  the Community Engagement and Housing and Neighborhoods groups merged at the end of 2024. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the merger and the anticipated benefits to the residents of Raleigh. As is customary, we will also have our local Councilors (Christina Jones and Mitchell Silver) present to provide updates on items of interest to the community. This will also be an opportunity to meet our former candidate and now our newly elected District A Councilor, Mitchell Silver. We will continue to conduct our meeting in a hybrid format with both in person and(preferred) and virtual audiences. See you soon, Larry Agenda Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Monday, January 27, 2025, 7:00-9:00 pm 1)   7:00           Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC 2)   7:05           Review of Minutes of Prior MCAC meeting 3)   7:10           RPD Senior officer Winkle, Sergeant Garcia, District […]