HUB Certification Info Session: Registering as a City Vendor (Virtual)
2026-01-29 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Date: Thursday, Jan. 29
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register on Microsoft Teams (use desktop computer for best results)
Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA).
Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth.
To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups:

Black Americans;
Hispanic Americans;
Pacific-Asian Americans;
American Indians;
Females;
Disabled – A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or,
Disadvantaged – A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637.

Register today on Microsoft Teams!
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

Transportation and Transit Committee Meeting
2026-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Council Committees page has information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

Share Your Ideas for Biltmore Hills Park
2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join Raleigh Parks for a family-friendly public workshop to explore design options for the expansion of Biltmore Hills Park.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan:

Land Use
Transportation
Housing and Neighborhoods
Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Services

Each Technical Team will include:

City staff
Representatives from City boards and commissions
Technical experts from the Raleigh community

District A Meeting with Councilor Silver
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, 1901 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615

Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly
2026-01-31 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The Civic Assembly is a process for problem-solving, centered around group discussion from a representative body of the community. Participants of the Assembly were chosen by lottery and are a group reflective of Raleigh’s overall demographic. The Assembly works to offer perspectives of residents on topics and policies that will shape the Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Infrastructure and Services
2026-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3470 Blue Ridge Road (Z-52-25)
2026-02-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
February 2, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
3470 Blue Ridge Rd
Z-52-25

Post-Submittal
R-4 TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Isabel Mattox

District D: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue
The Community Engagement Department is offering District-based Informational Sessions to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Come out, get informed, and get ready to vote!

Monday, February 2
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive (Z-38-25)
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
February 2, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, Classroom 126, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Z-38-25
Post-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart

Mental Health Check In
2026-02-02 18:30 - 21:30 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Empty headingEmpty heading
Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions.
Guided by an interdisciplinary panel of professionals and community leaders, this conversation will explore:Empty headingEmpty heading

Food as Comfort — Without Guilt
Food as Preventative Care
Nourishment vs. Restriction
Food, Culture & Connection

This experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Hosted by Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation INC and John P. Top Green African American Cultural Center
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

City Council Afternoon Session
2026-02-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

AGENDA AND ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE AT https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aed3b569-ddb1-46e9-91a5-2b21c55679e0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Doing Business with the City of Raleigh (virtual)
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting
Learn how to do business with the City of Raleigh! This online info session will provide valuable insights into the city’s contracting processes, procurement requirements, and opportunities available for business owners. There will be time for Q&A with City of Raleigh staff from the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program, Small Business Development, and Procurement.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 3
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register today! Use desktop computer to register.
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program or contact beop@raleighnc.gov.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, February 3 at 4 p.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
We’ll be monitoring the weather closely and will share any updates if conditions change.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.
A.
Call to Order

B.
Public Comment

This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker.
C.
Old Business

C.1
RHDC Website Conversion

The conversion of the RHDC’s independent website to the City of Raleigh website is an ongoing long-term project. The work is led by the City’s Historic Preservation Unit staff with assistance from the RHDC’s Community Awareness Committee. Any recently published webpages will be highlighted for informational purposes.
C.2
RHDC Landmark Cards

During the pandemic, the Commission designed and printed collectible trading cards for a small number of Raleigh Historic Landmark properties. The Committee will share updates on efforts to develop a more easily edited card design and discuss next steps for publishing a new series of historic landmark collectible cards.
D.
New Business

D.1
Historic Bike Ride

The committee will continue planning for the 2026 Raleigh Historic Bike Ride on May 2nd. Bike/ped city staff will attend to discuss the preliminary America250 theme site selections and propose a ride route.
D.2
RHDC Social Media

The Committee will review public engagement from the previous month to determine if additional action or attention is needed. Commissioners will select planned social media topics for the upcoming month and prepare posts.
E.
Other Business

F.
Adjournment
The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Community Awareness Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6309 Litchford Road
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
February 3, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Community Center, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
6309 Litchford Rd
Post-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
A
Toby Coleman

Meeting to Reactivate South CAC
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Save the date
Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC) has received a request to restart the South CAC in Raleigh`s District C. The primary role of CACs is to provide a vital link between residents and local government since 1974.Raleigh City Council voted to restore the partnership in February 2024.
The First Community meeting to restart the South CAC will include an overview of the process to reactivate a CAC and get nominations for officers. (Chair, 1st, and 2nd Vice Chair. Recording Secretary, Multimedia Coordinator.)
When: Tuesday February 3,2026
Where: Biltmore Hills Community Center
2615 Fitzerald Drive, Raleigh NC 27610
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Host: Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC)
RCAC Facilitators:
Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair
Mark Turner, East CAC Chair
Community Organizers:
Davon Murry and Brandi McNeill
Save the date: More updates to come.
By participating in your CAC, you have a say in decisions affecting your community.
Ulysses J Lane VMD
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” by Booker T. Washington

City Council Evening Session
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

RHDC Research Committee
2026-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, February 4 at 8:30 a.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

A.

Call to Order

B.

Public Comment

C.

Old Business

C.1

2026 Inquiry Letters for RHL

The Committee will review the Places Worthy of Preservation list and recently completed reports to send letters of interest. If the Committee agrees that the properties should be sent landmark inquiry letters, the letters will be prepared and signed at the next meeting.
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At the December 2025 Research Committee meeting, the Committee decided to review modernist properties. A list of properties classified as modern is attached. See the complete list of Properties Worthy of Preservation at raleighnc.gov, search term: ”landmarks”.
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Recently completed reports:
Black Heritage and Historic Places: 1945-1975 report [raleighnc.gov, search term: ”black heritage”]

LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study [raleighnc.gov, search term: ”lgbtq”]

D.

New Business

E.

Other Business

F.

Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Research Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Outreach at North Regional Library
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Feb. 4
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3911 Western Blvd
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Marriott Crabtree, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh
February 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Ralegh Mariott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
3911 Western Blvd
Pre-Submittal
NX-3 w/TOD & SRPOD TO NX-7-CU w/TOD & SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Collier Marsh

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
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.

Design Review Commission
2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – February 5, 2026

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of the January 7, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting Minutes

C.

Design Alternates – Old Business

D.

Design Alternates – New Business

D.1

DA-14-2025: 4812 Hargrove Road (Eaton Grove Bldg Expansion)

WHEREAS EA Raleigh NC Landlord LLC, property owner, requests a design alternate to provide 0% build-to along Hargrove Road in lieu of the minimum 50% (253ft) build-to required per UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) Sections 3.4.5.C and 1.5.6, to construct an addition to an existing general building on the 4-acre property zoned IX-3-PL located at 4812 Hargrove Road (ASR-0063-2025).

D.2

DA-15-2025: 910 Birch Ridge Dr (Birch Ridge Drive)

WHEREAS Middle Branch Assoc Lmtd Partership, property owner, requests a design alternate to allow the proposed service area to be located in front of the building in lieu of being located to the side or rear of building as required per UDO Section 7.2.5.C.1, to construct a proposed general building on the 2-acre property zoned CX-3 / SHOD-1 located at 910 Birch Ridge Drive (ASR-0061-2025).

E.

Other Business

E.1

Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E.2

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. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. 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.

The Magic of the Fourth Ward
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1415 & 1507 Trailwood Drive and 0 Crump Road (Z-45-25)
2026-02-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
February 5, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Method Road Community Center, PB Large Room, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
1415 & 1507 Trailwood Drive and 0 Crump Road
Z-45-25
Post-Submittal
R-2-SRPOD w/ NCOD & R-4-SRPOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart

Residential Urbanity: A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
In partnership with Skate Raleigh and as part of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday events for February, we’re hosting a showcase of three local skate photographers and the backstory behind some of their favorite shots from recent years.
Starting at 6 p.m., we’ll see selections from Zorah Olivia, Chris Facey, and Clinton Perry, along with Q&A, hosted by Miguel Magallanes from Endless Grind. Due to limited space, this will be a free but ticketed event. Use this form to RSVP.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
RSVP for Residential Urbanity

Vote Local Outreach at Athens Drive Library
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Athens Drive Library, 1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Feb. 7
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

City of Raleigh Candidates' Forum
2026-02-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
Shape the future of Raleigh. Your vote matters in this year’s Raleigh Primary (March) and General Election (November).

In partnership with PowerUp NC and NCLCVF, Shaw University and Raleigh Downtown are hosting the City of Raleigh Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, February 7 at Shaw University.

This is your chance to meet Raleigh City Council candidates, hear where they stand on the issues that matter most, and make informed decisions.

FREE — Open to the public with lunch provided.

REGISTER — Scan the QR Code or register here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/ZkXyNxwFdUCMfCE7wDVtwg2.
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Celebrate Black History Month at Chavis Park
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We invite you to join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a dynamic event that honors the history, culture, and significant contributions of Black communities.Empty headingEmpty heading
This celebration offers a variety of activities aimed at educating, inspiring, and bringing people together. There will be food trucks, lessons for littles, Black-Owned Business Vendors, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and much more! We hope to see you there.
Location: John Chavis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held February – May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Feb. 7
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
