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  • Planning Commission

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

    Public Meeting - October 13, 2026 The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, October 13 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 website and 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 September 22, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting D. New Business D.1 Rezoning Z-23-26: Chappell Drive, northeast of the intersection of Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street (District D) Isaiah Jackman, Planning and Development . The request would increase maximum building height(s) and the permitted residential unit count. . The deadline for Planning Commission action is December 12, 2026. D.2 Rezoning Z-25-26: Ashe Avenue and Wakefield Avenue, Southwestern corner at the intersection of Ashe Avenue and Wakefield Avenue (District D) Isaiah Jackman, Planning and Development . The request would increase permitted residential unit count, allow for commercial uses, and implement a frontage on the site. . The deadline for Planning Commission action is December 12, […]

  • City Council Work Session

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

      A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED B.1 Organic Food Composting Pilot Update Shikha Gupta, Solid Waste Services On April 8, 2025, staff presented the Organics Management Feasibility Study Phase 1 Summary and Results to City Council to assess the scope of expanding processing and collections services currently offered by Solid Waste Services (SWS) to develop a sustainable food waste management solution for the City of Raleigh. The Yard Waste Center (YWC) does not currently accept food waste for processing and there is currently no other alternative within Wake County. The Yard Waste Center staff explored pathways to enable viable food waste processing beginning in FY26 by initiating a six-month Food Waste Processing Pilot Program timeline. On January 5, 2026, SWS launched a soft opening of the Food Waste Processing Pilot Program. A third-party vendor delivered 3 batches of food waste to the Yard Waste Center. The food waste was mixed with organic matter, piled on pad, and capped in mulch with temperature probes to monitor the progress. The pilot tested the addition of post-consumer food waste under North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) oversight, to evaluate operational integration. Staff has prepared […]

  • Commute Smart Greenway Pop-Up

    Lake Johnson Park 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC

    Commute Smart Raleigh is hitting the greenways this October! Stop by one of our pop-up events to meet the Commute Smart Raleigh team and pick up complimentary safety items and swag while celebrating Raleigh's greenway system. Whether you're walking, running or enjoying the greenway another way, stop by and say hello!

  • Arts Commission Executive Committee

    Virtual Meeting

    Meeting Details Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar. For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610. Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

  • Community Meeting about GoRaleigh Access

    Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    RALEIGH, IS THIS HOW WE TREAT OUR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES? MR. SEAN ABRAMS, OUR COMMUNITY HAS WAITED LONG ENOUGH! GoRaleigh Access riders report a transportation system plagued by communication failures. 30–60 minutes to reach dispatch — IF you get through! The callback feature introduced July 14 reportedly DOES NOT WORK! No reliable way to locate vehicles or know when transportation will arrive! Nearly 10 YEARS OF PROMISES for better communication technology! The City of Raleigh contracts with RATP Dev to provide these services, yet our community continues reporting serious failures. ENOUGH OF “IT’S ON ITS WAY!” WE DEMAND ANSWERS! COMMUNITY MEETING — EVERYONE IS INVITED! Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM Pullen Park Community Center, Raleigh I have personally invited current Raleigh City Council members, City Council candidates, transportation officials, and community representatives to attend. Mr. Sean Abrams is expected to be there. I also hope his supervisors and senior City leadership will attend. PLEASE COME AND HEAR DIRECTLY FROM OUR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ABOUT HOW THEY HAVE BEEN TREATED BY THE CITY OF RALEIGH’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. Hear their experiences. Listen to the questions. Hear how City leadership responds. I ASK YOU ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: IS […]

  • City Council Public Comment

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

    A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. PUBLIC COMMENT For the dedicated public comment session on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m., the public comment period will be limited to two (2) hours. For each number range of speakers, the speaking time is set as follows: 0 - 36 speakers - 3 minutes each 37 - 54 speakers - 2 minutes each 55 - 108 speakers - 1 minute each B.1 Voice Mail Public Comment ​Effective with the September 20, 2022 City Council regular meeting, residents may phone in ahead of public comment sessions and leave a single, up to three-minute, voicemail message. This option allows people who may not be able to or want to attend meetings in-person to participate.  Comments provided via the voicemail feature will be uploaded here approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the City Council meeting. C. MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL D. ADJOURNMENT Watch Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services. If you wish to speak in front of City Council, you must sign up in advance to speak. Read more about these public […]

  • Raleigh Historic Development Commission

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

    Public Meeting - October 14, 2026 The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Public participation is available in person and remotely via voicemail. Visit the RHDC page for details on how to leave a public comment. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov A. Call to Order   B. Consent Agenda   B.1 Approval of Minutes   The draft September 9, 2026 minutes are attached. C. Public Comment   C.1 Public Comments   This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are otherwise not on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker. C.2 Voicemail Comments   In accordance with City Council's adopted recommendations, voicemail public comments are available to the public for RHDC. This option does not apply to the COA Committee and quasi-judicial hearings. Residents may phone in ahead of the meeting and leave up to a three-minute voicemail message. Comments provided via the voicemail feature will be uploaded here the evening before the RHDC meeting. The phone number is the same for City Council […]

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Lake Johnson Park

    Lake Johnson Park 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Lake Johnson Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup. Stormwater staff will also be available to talk about the Lake Johnson Park's new Trash Trap and the impacts that debris has on our waterways

  • Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting

    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. View the agenda and minutes on eScribe. For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

  • Western BRT Open House: Pullen Park

    Pullen Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    The Western Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary with more frequent and reliable transit service. The project has completed the 30% design milestone and is advancing through final design and environmental review. We're inviting the community to learn more about the project at one of three upcoming drop-in style open houses.

  • Police Advisory Board Subcommittee Meeting

    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.