Livable Raleigh

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 409, 415, 510/512 Bragg St & 1120, 1201 S. East St & 1223/1225/1227/1229 Magnum Street -- CANCELLED
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
November 20
6 p.m.
John Chavis Community Center, Multipurpose Room 2, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601-2477
409, 415, 510/512 Bragg St & 1120, 1201 S East St & 1223/1225/1227/1229 Mangum St
Pre-Submittal
R-10-NCOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jason Barron

Mordecai CAC Hybrid meeting
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Old Christ the King Church, 1426 Wake Forest Road
Community Meeting:
Thursday, November 20
7-8pm
1426 Wake Forest Road
Please join the MCAC this THURSDAY, November 20 at 7pm. This will be a hybrid meeting so you can join in person, on Zoom, or view on Facebook.Agenda:

Police Report (Officer AC Greene)
Short update on The Gables
CAC Updates:

Winter Social update
Request for officers
RRFB (beacon installation status update for Wake Forest Rd)

Updates from Carpenter Development projects in the CAC (Kate Charland)

Rezoning timeline for the Funeral Home property, case Z-040-25
https://cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/drupal-prod/COR22/Z-040-25.pdf

Seaboard Station Sip-n-Stroll District and holiday events (Mosiah Lloyd, Hoffman Development)
Raleigh City Water Customer Care Portal information (Shakera Vaughan)

Zoom:
Register here: MordecaiCAC meeting registrationLocation:Old Christ the King Church, at 1426 Wake Forest Rd. Please park in the back lot, and follow the signs for the CAC meeting. New Meeting Dates:Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7:00 PM. This is a shift from our previous meeting schedule of the 2nd Tuesday.

Coaches for the CURE
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Raleigh High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team will be hosting a table at Coaches for the CURE, organized by Empowering Young Excellence. This free event is to raise awareness for health initiatives supporting the community. This includes engaging student-athletes, families, and the broader Southeast Raleigh Community through sports and education. Stop by to stay hello!
Date: Nov. 22, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) Meeting
2025-11-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Presentations on Affordable Housing and public safety from the Department of Housing and Neighborhoods and the Raleigh Police Department.

Walking Tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery Highlights Raleigh’s African-American Heritage
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Hope Cemetery, 120 Prospect Avenue, Raleigh
The City of Raleigh’s Historical Resources and Museum Advisory Board invites the public to take part in a guided walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery, one of the first municipal cemeteries established for African Americans in North Carolina.
Led by Carmen Cauthen—family historian, racial equity advocate, and author of Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh—the tour will share powerful stories of Raleigh’s African-American community and highlight the lives and legacies of those laid to rest at this historic site.
When & Where
This hour-long tour offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Raleigh’s African-American history while honoring the individuals and families who helped shape the city.
Location: Mt. Hope Cemetery
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Ages: High school and older recommended
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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 March – December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Nov. 22
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Tucker House, 418 N Person St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Step into one of Raleigh’s most distinguished historic districts with a guided trolley tour through Oakwood, home to an exceptional collection of Victorian-era architecture.
Explore landmark residences and learn about the influential families and visionary builders who shaped this enduring community. This hour-long tour invites people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect with the city’s rich past.
Location: Tucker House
Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12

Veterans Month Brunch
2025-11-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
We proudly honor Raleigh’s veterans and thank them for their service.
Come and enjoy the end of National Veterans and Military Families Month with us at Five Points. We will provide a brunch honoring Raleigh’s veterans. Each veteran will receive a thank-you card and an honorary gift at the event. Registration is required.
Details
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Dix Park Leadership Committee
2025-11-25 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan. The Leadership Committee is supported by City staff and will make recommendations to the Raleigh City Council, which has final approval on the implementation of the Master Plan.
Dix Park Leadership Committee Meetings take place at the Dix Park Chapel the fourth Tuesday of every month with exception of summer break and winter holidays.
View meeting agendas and minutes

Planning Commission
2025-11-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – November 25, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, November 25 at 9 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 websiteand RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Public Comment

C.

Consent Agenda

C.1

Approval of Minutes

Requesting approval of draft minutes from October 28, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
Requesting approval of draft minutes from November 12, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting

D.

New Business

D.1

Rezoning Z-29-25: Trailwood Drive, south of the intersection of Trailwood Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D upon annexation)

Jacob Hunt, Planning and Development
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This is a request to rezone the properties at 1116 and 1126 Trailwood Drive from Residential-4 w/ Special Residential Parking Overlay District to Residential-10-Conditional Use w/ Special Residential Parking Overlay District.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is January 24, 2026

E.

Other Business

E.1

Report of the Chair

E.2

Report of the Members

E.3

Report of the Assistant Director

E.3.a

Report of the Assistant Director

Receive as information.

F.

Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2025-11-25 16:30 - 18:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for the Public Art and Design Board meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or join the meeting virtually.

Thanksgiving Holidays 2025
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28 | NC

Merry and Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups
2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and sleigh your way to Merry & Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups at Pullen Park.
Stroll around the shimmering lake and take in the dazzling lights. Dance under the stars to live music on the event lawn. Ride the carousel (we’ve got a reindeer!). Take a lap on the holiday train. Play some reindeer games. Make and mail holiday postcards. Visit the North Pole and more!
Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase from the Pullen Café, along with local food trucks and breweries.
All proceeds benefit Play It Forward, a Raleigh Parks initiative that helps provide financial assistance to families and individuals so everyone can enjoy recreation opportunities.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. via Ticketmaster
Space is limited, and tickets will not be available through any other outlets. This is a 21-and-over event.

Location: Pullen Park
Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Ages: Ages 21 and older only – No children or infants admitted
Cost: $35
Buy Tickets via Ticketmaster

Get Help With Raleigh Water's New Portal - CANCELLED
2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Garner Senior Center, 205 East Garner Road, Garner, NC, 27529
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Learn more about the new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal and read our frequently asked questions.

Event Details
Monday, Dec. 1
10 a.m. – noon
Meals on Wheels Friendship Cafe
Garner Senior Center
205 East Garner Road

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Multiple properties on Bragg St & S. East St. & Magnum Street
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
December 1
6 p.m.
John Chavis Community Center, Multipurpose Room 2, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601-2477
409, 415, 510/512 Bragg St & 1120, 1201 S East St & 1223/1225/1227/1229 Mangum St
Pre-Submittal
R-10-NCOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jason Barron

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1000, 1017, 1100 Trailwood Drive (Z-38-25)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
December 1
6 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, Classroom 126, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610
1000, 1017, 1100 Trailwood Dr
Z-38-25
Post-Submittal
R-4-SRPOD & R-6-CU SRPOD TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Road (Z-41-25)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
December 1
6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, Meeting Room 2, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd
Z-41-25
Post-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting -- CANCELLED
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Link to agenda:
https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=43aaeb63-4f0b-48ad-bc00-3357ca051f99&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

A Night With Santa
2025-12-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Greystone Recreation Center, 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The holiday season is upon us, and the Raleigh Police Department—alongside Raleigh Parks—is inviting families to celebrate the magic of the season at A Night with Santa.
This fun-filled community event brings together families for an evening of holiday joy, complete with pictures with Santa, craft activities, and plenty of festive cheer.
Event Details
Tuesday, Dec. 2
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Greystone Recreation Center
Please register in advance.

City Council Evening Session with Public Comment
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Link to agenda:
https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=43aaeb63-4f0b-48ad-bc00-3357ca051f99&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

Sign up to speak
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

RHDC Research Committee
2025-12-03 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – December 3, 2025

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, December 3 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

Call to Order
Public Comment
Old Business

C.1 Letter to Ligon School Alumni Association
At the September 10th RHDC meeting, members of the Ligon High School alumni association spoke during public comment regarding the future of the school and requested information about landmarking possibilities. The RHDC referred the request to the Research Committee to gather additional information, which occurred at the October 1st committee meeting. During the committee report out at the October 8th RHDC meeting, it was requested that a letter to the alumni association be drafted to explain next steps and recommendations. The Research Committee held a special meeting on November 19th and drafted the attached letter.
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C.2 2025 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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See the complete list of Properties Worthy of Preservation [raleighnc.gov, search term: ”landmarks”].

1 of 2

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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”]

New Business
Other Business
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.

Reindeer Rodeo at Abbotts Creek
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the Reindeer Rodeo!
Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning of crafts, games, and treats. Participants are free to drop in at any time during the event. Please allow 30-45 minutes to rotate through different craft stations. Pre-registration is required for each participant.
See you at the Rodeo!
Location: Abbotts Creek Community Center
Ages: 3 – 6
Cost: $7
Register on RecLink

Outreach at North Regional Library
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Dec. 3
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
7009 Harps Mill Road

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

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting -- CANCELLED
2025-12-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2025-12-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Streaming link here.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4020 Carya Dr.
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive
December 3
6 p.m.
Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
4020 Carya Dr
Pre-Submittal
OX-3-SHOD-1 TO IX-3-CU-SHOD-1
(Additional Information)
C
Ross Massey

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 12301 Leesville Rd, 7652 Leesville Road, and 3321 Shady Grove Rd.
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Hampton Inn & Suites Brier Creek/Airport, 8021 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh
December 3
7 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Brier Creek/Airport, Cape Lookout 1 Room, 8021 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
12301 Leesville Rd, Raleigh
7652 Leesville Rd, Durham County
3321 Shady Grove Rd, Durham County
Pre-Submittal
IX-3-PK w/AOD & SHOD-2 TO OX-4-PL-CU & Durham County RR-A65-A60, & Durham County RR-A65 TO OX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
ETJ & Durham County
Molly Stuart
