Livable Raleigh

Plant Swap!
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for an exciting plant swap event!
Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts.
We ask that you bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Disability Pride Month Celebration
2025-07-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the ADA with a powerful showcase honoring the creativity, resilience, and contributions of the disability community.
ASL Interpreters, CART, and Audio Description will be provided. If you have a different reasonable accommodation request, please contact ADA@raleighnc.gov by July 7. Every effort will be made to fulfil requests received after this date.

Resource Fair: Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA
2025-07-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the ADA with a powerful showcase honoring the creativity, resilience, and contributions of the disability community.

Join us to learn more about community resources! Several local organizations will be available to talk about services, resources, and provide demonstrations of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
View the event schedule and learn more!
Meet our community resources:
Adaptive Sled Hockey, Alliance of Disability Advocates, Arts Access NC, Artspace, ComMotion – Community in Motion, Disability Rights NC, GoRaleigh Access, L’Arch North Carolina, Low Vision Rehab Solutions, Marbles, Miracle League, NAMI – National Alliance of Mental Illness, NC ABLE, NC Assistive Technology Program, NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, NC State University – Catalyst Program, Raleigh’s Specialized Recreation & Inclusive Services Program, Raleigh Tennis Association – Adaptive Tennis Program, Raleigh-Wake Council of the Blind, Senior Community Care of NC PACE, The Arc of NC, Triangle Disability & Autism Services, and Triangle Federation of the Blind.

The original Disability Pride flag was created by Ann Magill, who has cerebral palsy. It was developed to raise awareness and as a symbol of solidarity, acceptance and pride. In 2021 Magill collaborated with others to update the flag to be more accessible. Each color stripe represents a different group within the disability community:

The diagonal stripes are set on a faded black background to symbolize mourning for those who have experienced neglect, violence, and death due to the disability. This flag also represents individuals cutting through darkness and barriers that separate them from society.

ASL Interpreters, CART, Assistive Listening Devices, and Audio Description will be provided. If you have a different reasonable accommodation request, please contact ADA@raleighnc.gov by July 7. Every effort will be made to fulfill requests received after this date. To learn more about accessibility at the Raleigh Convention Center, please visit Accessibility | Raleigh Convention Center

PowerUp NC and NC APRI host a Gear Up for School Event
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
PowerUp NC in partnership with NC APRI is hosting a Gear Up for School event this Saturday at Barwell Road Playground (5858 Barwell Park Dr.) from 2 – 4 PM. We are giving out back to school supplies to children and youth.

Find Your Glimmer Vinyl Listening Session | SEEK Raleigh
2025-07-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Visitors are invited to bring vinyl records to share and enjoy a Vinyl record pop up with Remix Record Boutique.
When: Saturday, July 19, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC
Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It’s a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist’s heart and head and brings joy and sunshine.
Read more about the exhibition.

Summer Concert Series
2025-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
2025 Summer Concert Series

Sunday, July 20 – Eat a Peach
Pullen Park – 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Find Your Glimmer Live Jazz Jam with Harvey Cummings & Friends | SEEK Raleigh
2025-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Live music performance by North Carolina jazz musician Harvey Cummings and friends.
When: Sunday, July 20, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC
Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It’s a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist’s heart and head and brings joy and sunshine.
Read more about the exhibition.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 4100 St. James Church Rd.
2025-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, 1901 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615
July 21
5:30 p.m.
Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, Room 112, 1901 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
4100 St James Church Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-6 TO CX or NX
(Additional Information)
C
Genesis Alvarez

Special Board of Adjustment Meeting
2025-07-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Special Public Meeting – July 22, 2025

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a special public meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:30 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.

1. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0036-2025: 908 Williamson Drive
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. ADJOURNMENT

Arts Commission
2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Sertoma Public Art - Scratch Block Workshop 4
2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy.
Register for the Scratch Block Workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center.

Barwell Community Garden Workday
2025-07-24 08:30 - 10:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Raleigh Park staff wanted to give everyone a friendly reminder about the Barwell Community Garden workday coming up on Thursday (7/24/25). We have advertised the start time for 8:30. I am hopeful that we can have some existing community gardeners there during the cleanup as well,

Date/Time:
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Meeting Location:
Barwell Road Community Garden
5857 Barwell Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
View Map / Get Directions

Organizer:
Amy Ballard
amy.ballard@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2767

See link for details and sign up.

Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources – Volunteer Console

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. Call to Order – Chair

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: June 26, 2025
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4. Minor Work Report
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B. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

1. COA-0078-2025: 1101 HILLSBOROUGH ST
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. COA-0080-2025: 603 ELM ST
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3. COA-0082-2025: 810-816 BROOKLYN ST
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C. Other Business

1. Committee Discussion

D. Adjourment

1. Adjourn Meeting

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information and how to participate. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

Find Your Glimmer Closing Night | SEEK Raleigh
2025-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
You Are Glowing! A neon fashion night.
Patrons are encouraged to wear their neon or other glimmers. A make-and-take jewelry glimmer will be available as well.
When: Friday, July 25, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC
Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It’s a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist’s heart and head and brings joy and sunshine.
Read more about the exhibition.

Birthday in Bloom
2025-07-26 09:00 - 21:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Celebrate Dix Park’s 10th Birthday at the Sunflower Field!
Learn more about Birthday in Bloom!

Emergency Weather Preparedness Event
2025-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Mount Mariah Community Church, 1500 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Don’t let the storm catch you off guard! Come to our weather preparedness event to learn how to prepare for storms. Mount Moriah Community Church is partnering with the City of Raleigh to share information and resources.
Weather radios will be distributed; one radio per household while supplies last.
When: Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Mount Moriah Community Church
1500 Garner Rd. Raleigh, NC

Closing Reception | Found and Formed Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2025-07-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
About the Exhibition

“Found and Formed” showcases the use of reclaimed, reused, recycled, second-hand, and found materials in art. The exhibition features local artists Kelsey Merreck Wagner, Debbie Secan, ndidi kowalczyk, Karen Christie, Sterling Bowen, Stephanie Witchger, and Andrea Vail.

The artwork will be on display from May 3 – July 27, 2025. A free closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, July 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.

Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC
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

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

Community Engagement Board - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Policy Subcommittee meeting.

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-07-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Equity Subcommittee meeting. This meeting will be held online.
Join the meeting virtually

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd.
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
July 28
7 p.m.
Barwell Community Center, Meeting Room, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills

Future Construction Chat at the Boyer-Waldrop Site
2025-07-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Boyer_Waldrop Site, 1701 Boyer Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us as we serve light refreshments (Healthy drinks & baked goods from your local community businesses), and we hand out informational materials and answer any questions the community may have.
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Location: 1701 Boyer St. Raleigh, NC
Time: 12 – 2pm
We’ll be sharing updates on:

The Boyer-Waldrop Redevelopment Site
The new Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Station and New Bern corridor construction.

We hope to see you there!

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2025-07-29 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or join the meeting virtually.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2806 Gresham Lake Road
2025-07-29 17:30 - 18:30 | 2806 Gresham Lake Road, 2806 Gresham Lake Road
July 29
5:30 p.m.
2806 Gresham Lake Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
2806 Gresham Lake Rd
Pre-Submittal
IH-SHOD-2 TO IX-3-CU-SHOD-2
(Additional Information)
ETJ (B)
Isabel Mattox

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive
2025-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
July 29
6:30 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, Classroom 112A, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
ETJ (D)
Molly

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Z-17-25, 5305, 5309, 5401, 5419 Louisburg Rd.
2025-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd.
July 29
7 p.m.
St Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Z-17-25 5305, 5309, 5401, 5419 Louisburg Rd
Post-Submittal
R-1 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
ETJ (B)
Ashley Honeycutt Terrazas

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Lassiter Mill Road Assemblage (North Hills)
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Church of the Apostle, 333 Church at North Hills street
July 30
5 p.m.
Church of the Apostles Fellowship Hall, 333 Church at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Lassiter Mill Rd Assemblage (North Hills)
Pre-Submittal
CX-12-UL w/SHOD-2 & CX-5-PL TO CX-12-CU, CX-20-CU, & CX-40-CU
(Additional Information)
A
Michael Birch

Caraleigh Park Public Art and Community Feedback Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts Access North Carolina, 444 S Blount St., #115B, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join artist, Jean Gray Mohs, at Arts Access on Friday, Aug. 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. for a community engagement event to preview the public art concept designs for Caraleigh Park. This is your chance to explore the artist’s ideas for the park and share your thoughts directly with the project team. Your feedback will help shape the final design for the park.
This event is free.
If you need accommodations to attend, please reach out to Julia Whitfield at julia.whitfield@raleighnc.gov.
Learn more about Public Art at Caraleigh Park.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-08-02 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 March – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, August 2
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Boots on the Ground Back to School Extravaganza
2025-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Back to school is right around the corner, so make sure to mark your calendars for the “Boots on the Ground Extravaganza” bookbag giveaway.
This exciting event is brought to you by Women Who Care. Come out and enjoy carnival games, face painting, delicious food, arts & crafts, and, of course, a bookbag giveaway while supplies last!
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Free – Registration is encouraged but not required
Register on RecLink

Summer Concert Series
2025-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series

Aug. 3 – Capital Transit
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468
