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2026 Emancipation Day Breakfast
2026-01-03 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a hot breakfast and a lecture by Dr. Antwain K. Hunter on Emancipation.
Emancipation Day is a day of Rejoicing! On January 1st, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved African Americans in the South. This proclamation inspired many to run away and join the frontlines of the Union army. After fighting, many decided to commemorate this Proclamation; thus, Emancipation Day was born.
Usually celebrated on January 1st in North Carolina, Emancipation Day featured parades, dances, and speeches. After 1865, many African Americans navigated the complicated reality of balancing their new freedom within existing societal discrimination. Our lecturer will discuss this reality regarding firearms and gun ownership in the 1800s. Books can be purchased at the Event!

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, Jan. 3
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20
Get Tickets for 2026 Emancipation Day Breakfast

Emancipation Day Trolley: Oberlin Village Tour
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American community established after the Civil War.
Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Cheryl Williams for a guided tour of Oberlin Village.
Details
Time: 10 – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $15, Children $6
Register for Tickets

Fighting for Freedom: Black Civil War Reenactors
2026-01-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camps and on the front lines.
Details
Location: Pope House Museum
Age: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

City Council Afternoon Session
2026-01-06 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 at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7101

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – January 6, 2026

The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, January 6 at 4 p.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

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
IKE Board Digital Ad

The committee will discuss utilizing the boards to raise awareness about the raleighhistoric.com app. The boards are installed throughout downtown Raleigh and available for the City to use for free to advertise public meetings and projects.
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.

City Council Evening Session
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=db0f6621-1fa7-4f84-8549-6c58221b3703&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

RHDC Research Committee
2026-01-07 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – January 7, 2026

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, January 7 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.

Other Business

E.

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
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Jan. 7
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

Design Review Commission
2026-01-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – January 7, 2026

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, January 7 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.

Call to Order

B.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of the December 4, 2025 Design Review Commission meeting minutes.

C.

Design Alternates – Old Business – None

D.

Design Alternates – New Business – None

E.

Other Business

E.1

Annual Retreat Planning

E.2

Annual Report

E.3

SWRA Planning

E.4

Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E.5

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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 307 W. Martin St., 322 W. Davie St., & 311 Commerce Pl
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 307 West Martin Street, 307 West Martin Street, Raleigh
January 7, 2026
6 p.m.
307 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
307 W. Martin St, 322 W. Davie St, & 311 Commerce Pl
Pre-Submittal
DX-20-CU & DX-5-SH TO DX-20-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Jamie Schwedler
Burns

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 617 W. Jones St. & 117 Glenwood Avenue
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 107 Glenwood Avenue, 107 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd floor, Raleigh
January 7, 2026
6 p.m.
107 Glenwood Ave, 2nd Floor, Raleigh, NC 27603
617 W Jones St & 117 Glenwood Ave
Pre-Submittal
OX-3-DE w/NCOD & DX-20-SH-CU TO DX-20-SH
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II

Learn About Raleigh's New Election Process + Find Out What Raleigh Voters Care About
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
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Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
2026-01-08 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Development Stakeholders Meeting – Jan. 8
Want to connect with City staff about development, permitting, or text changes?
Be a part of the next Quarterly Development Stakeholder Meeting—an in-person gathering where design professionals and community members can hear updates and discuss development in Raleigh.
No RSVP is required, but sign up to let us know you’re coming and add the event to your calendar.
When: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel
Address: 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
More details available on the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage.
We encourage you to use the Review Staff Directory in the event you have questions or call 919-996-2500 or submit an Ask Raleigh request. We value your feedback and look forward to your participation at our upcoming meetings.
We hope to see you there!

BPAC Community Outreach Committee
2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives.

Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Brian Thomas (Chair), Nick Neptune, Michael Thor

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-01-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, 27615
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.

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive (Z-38-25)
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
January 8, 2026
6 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
Hunt

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Pathways Center, 900 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, 27601
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. View the meeting agenda on Boarddocs.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 8
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Human Relations Commission.

SECAC (Southeast CAC) Meeting
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Please plan to have a representative from your registered neighborhood attend this meeting.

SECAC Community Meeting

When: January 8 ,2026
Where, Barwell Community Center
Time; 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Southeast CAC Community Meeting
January 8,2026, 7:00 PM Barwell Road Community Center

Note:Important Update on request to reinstate the SouthCAC
Agenda:
1. Welcome/Introductions – Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair
-CAC Overview Video
2. Parks and Recreation Cultural Resources
a. Barwell Road Community Center, Director Colleen Toomey
b. Barwell Road Community Garden
3. Public Safety Community Reports
a. Wake County Sheriff Office, Deputy Ryne Doxsie
b. Raleigh Police Department | Officer Lee Rodrick
4. Managing Holiday Stress, Southlight-Bongo Manley
5.Widening of Barwell Road and Pearl Road Realignment Update.
Benjamin Possiel and Jaykumar Shah Manager, Raliegh Engineering Service Department
6.South CAC reinstatement request to RCAC.
7. Community Announcements
– SER Registered Neighborhoods
Meeting Adjourned!
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Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly
2026-01-10 09:30 - 16:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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.

Vote Local Informational Pop-Up Event
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Join Us at a Vote Local Pop-Up!
The City of Raleigh’s Community Engagement Department is hosting Vote Local: Our Community, Our City, Your Vote! pop-up events across the city. Stop by to learn about upcoming changes to local elections and connect with staff who are ready to answer your questions. Your voice matters—come out, get informed, and get vote-ready!

Saturday, January 10
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
North Regional Library
7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh

Family Fun Day New Year's!
2026-01-10 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come and celebrate the new year with the museum!
Make magic wish wands, New Year’s resolutions, and learn about the way some of Raleigh’s residents have changed history.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

ICE Watch Verifier/Dispatcher Training
2026-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street
Sat, 01/10, 6 pm, Pullen Church,
ICE Watch Verifier/Dispatcher Training: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training/

Sun, 01/11, 4:30 pm, Saint Francis United Method Church in Cary,
4th Amendment Workplace Training: https://actionnetwork.org/events/st-francis-cary-4th-amendment-workplace-training-11126

Mon, 01/12, 7 pm, Train-the-Trainers Training, online on Zoom: https://actionnetwork.org/events/training-of-trainers-for-ice-watch-4th-amendment-work-places-2/

The Monday training is for those who would like to take this one step further and become a Siembra-certified trainer. If they have attended the Monday meeting to become a certified ICE Watch and 4th Amendment Workplace trainer, and they live and work in Wake County, please have them either text the local folks that are running the stuff at 9195257295 or email 4aw-wake@proton.me for future coordination of trainings.

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.

4th Amendment Workplace Training
2026-01-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

Board of Adjustment
2026-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – January 12, 2026

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street.
For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Old Business

B.1

BOA-0039-2025: 6809 Sandy Forks Road

BOA-0039-2025 Whereas Karen Pirozzi and David Guistina, property owners, request a 78’ variance from UDO Section 2.6.3.H.1 to allow an accessory dwelling unit to be placed 78’ in front of the front wall of the house on a .46-acre property zoned Residential-4 and located at 6809 Sandy Forks Road. This case is DEFERRED/PENDING: Not to be discussed at this meeting.

B.2

BOA-0049-2025: 2510 Stafford Avenue

BOA-0049-2025 Whereas Linda B. Alphin, property owner, requests i) a 1.9’ variance from the required 2.5’ driveway and parking setback pursuant to UDO Section 2.2.7.F in order to accommodate a proposed driveway expansion; and ii) a variance for complete relief from the 2.5’ separation requirement from fences and walls from driveways pursuant to UDO Section 2.2.7.F in order to relocate an existing retaining wall along the western edge of the proposed driveway , in association with a proposed driveway expansion located on a 0.2-acre parcel zoned Residential-6 and Special Residential Parking Overlay District (-SRPOD) and located at 2510 Stafford Avenue.

B.3

BOA-0045-2025: 4101 Reavis Road

BOA-0045-2025 Whereas Preiss Powell Development VII LLC, property owner, requests: (i) a 2’ variance to UDO Section 7.2.8.B.9., which requires a fence within a side or rear setback to be no more than 8’ in height, in order to construct 10’ high fence along the western and southern property boundaries with up to 100% opacity; (ii) a 3.5’ variance to UDO Section 7.2.8.B.8., which requires a fence within a front or side street setback to be no more than 6.5’ in height, in order to construct a 10’ high fence within the Reavis Road setback with up to 100% opacity; (iii) a 9% variance to UDO Section 9.2.2.A.4., which sets a maximum of 65% impervious surface for the R-10 zoning district, in order to develop proposed Lot 1 with 74% of impervious surface; and (iv) complete relief to UDO Section 7.2.8.B.7., which requires breaks in a fence every 100’, in order to construct a continuous fence along the northern, southern, and western Property boundaries. The requests are made in connection with a proposed subdivision of 4 attached homes on a 0.91-acre parcel zoned R-10, Special Residential Parking Overlay District and Transit Overlay District and located at 4101 Reavis Road.

C.

New Business

C.1

BOA-0053-2025: 200 Duncan Street

BOA-0053-2025 Whereas, Andrew and Lucy Brown, property owners, request an 8’ rear setback variance from UDO Section 2.2.1.B4 to construct a rear addition to an existing detached house, resulting in a 12’ rear setback on a .19-acre property zoned Residential-10 and Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (Five Points East (Core)) and located at 200 Duncan Street.

C.2

BOA-0054-2025: 3425 Rock Quarry Road

BOA-0054-2025 Whereas, Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church, property owner, requests a 6’ variance to UDO Section 7.3.8.B to allow a 9.5’ low profile ground sign on a 7.95-acre property zoned Residential-6 and Special Highway Overlay District-1 and located at 3425 Rock Quarry Road.

D.

Report of the Board’s Attorney

E.

Approval of Minutes

F.

Adjournment

Current and past Board of Adjustment meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and minutes may be viewed on the City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.
The Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Rd.
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
January 12, 2026
6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, Meeting Room 2, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO NX-3-PL
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II
