Livable Raleigh

Parks Committee
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.
The Parks 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 6:00 pm.

Public Meeting on Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
The City is currently drafting the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, which will guide how the City uses federal and local funds to address homelessness, serve low- and moderate-income communities, and create affordable housing over the next five years.
The 5-year Plan includes:

Goals and Objectives
Building affordable apartments for low-income residents
Grants to help the homeless and vulnerable populations
Locating affordable housing near transit
Workforce Training Programs
Geographic priority areas within the City
Updates to Citizen Participation Plan

The City will be holding six public meetings throughout Raleigh in the fall to discuss this 5-year Plan. More information about the public hearings can be found below and on the City website.
Join us for the first community meeting on Thursday, October 3, Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd., Raleigh 27607 – 6:00 to 8:00p.m. – Pioneer Room
Additional Meetings

Date
Time
Location

October 9, 2024
(new date)

6 – 8p.m.

Virtual Meeting

October 10, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Chavis Community Center

October 15, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Sertoma Arts Center

October 17, 2024
(Disponible en Español)

6 – 8p.m.

Green Road Community Center

October 24, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Carolina Pines Community Center

For additional information, please email cd.info@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-4330.
Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).

Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park
2024-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Get an early start on your holiday shopping and buy gifts for yourself and others from talented local artists at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn more about the Fall Arts Fair.
Event Details

When: Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605
Parking: Enter at Washington St. & Glenwood Ave. or St. Mary’s St. & Nichols Dr. Street parking is available on Washington St.
Cost: Free and open to the public

Schedule

10 am-5 pm- Kid’s Art Activities
10 am-4 pm- Live Art Demos
10:30 am-12:30 pm- Wayne Schindler Music
1:30-4:30 pm – Clare Means Music
10 am-4 pm- Poetry Fox

Food Trucks

10 am-4 pm – Paris Delight Bakery & Corner Boys BBQ

Questions?
Contact Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329 or Julia Meder, Sertoma Arts Center Director, at julia.meder@raleighnc.gov

Mayor Pro Tem Melton Community Office Hours
2024-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Green Monkey, 215 S. Wilmington Street
I’m also hosting Community Office Hours Saturday, October 5 at The Green Monkey 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

Rubberside Down Exhibit Opening
2024-10-05 14:00 - 18:00 | Birdland, 706 Mountford Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603
“Rubberside Down: A Celebration of Cycling, Creativity, and Community”

“Rubberside Down: A Celebration of Cycling, Creativity, and Community”
“Rubberside Down” is an in-gallery exhibit featuring local artists Leigh Ramsdell, Dave Green, Sarah Hammond, Zach Storm, and Minori Sanchiz-Fung.
The exhibition will open with a free event on Saturday, October 5th, 2-6 p.m.
The October 5 opening event will feature a pump track for riding built by Leigh Ramsdell & Dave Green, inflatables created by Katie Stewart, a one-day invitation-only bike show and group ride by Oaks and Spokes, Munjo Munjo as vendor, a walking open studio map, and an in-gallery month long exhibit showcasing artists alongside their work and bikes.
Read more about The Grid Project, the exhibition, and events.

Stormwater On-Call Consultant Services Pre-Submittal Meeting
2024-10-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The City of Raleigh’s Stormwater Management Program will issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in September/October 2024. We are looking for highly qualified firms to provide professional stormwater engineering and support services.
With a growing workload, we plan to select multiple firms with demonstrated experience in municipal stormwater projects. Chosen firms will enter into Master Service Agreements, with specific tasks and projects assigned over the next five years.
Eligible projects are expected to have construction costs of up to $10 million. Services may include engineering design, planning studies, asset management, water quality improvements, Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), watershed management, and floodplain studies. Ancillary support services are also welcome.
You’re invited! Join us for an in-person event with Stormwater to learn more about these opportunities!

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3312 Avent Ferry Drive & 3321 Octavia Street
2024-10-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Oct. 7 5:30 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
3312 Avent Ferry Dr & 3321 Octavia St
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-6
(Additional Information)
D
Isabel Mattox
Burns

Hillsborough-Wade CAC At-Large Candidate Forum via Zoom
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
Hi CAC neighbors,
We have confirmed the Raleigh At-Large Candidate Forum for Monday, October 7th on Zoom! This Forum will take place two weeks from this evening. Below the Zoom link to the At-Large Forum is the previous email about the District E Candidate Forum this coming Thursday.
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Planning Commission
2024-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. TC-2-2024 Omnibus List 2024
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. TC-6-24: Raleigh Water Public Utilities Design Manual Update
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. TC-7-22: Co-living
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-25-24: 6520 & 6600 Battle Bridge Road; approximately 1/3 mile southeast of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Battle Bridge Rd (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-29-24: 1025 Schaub Drive, approximately ½ mile southwest of the intersection of Western Boulevard and the I-440 Beltline (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of September 24, 2024 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report of Assistant Director
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. ADJOURNMENT

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal on the Thursday before the meeting date. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Howling at the Creek
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Come to Abbotts Creek for a spooky good time!
We will have fun Halloween-themed games and activities. There will be a “howling” competition that begins at 10:45 a.m. to see who the best howler is! Feel free to come dressed in your costume.
Ages: 0-6Cost:Register on RecLink

City Council Work Session
2024-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. North Carolina Department of Transportation – S-Line Raleigh to Richmond Update

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

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

Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project Open House
2024-10-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Learn about the Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project!
Join us for our Walnut Creek Trail Improvement Project drop-in style open house event to learn more about the project.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 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

2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Little Theater, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
The 2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards, hosted by Rissi Palmer, will feature presentations and performances honoring extraordinary achievements in the arts by:

Paris Alexander
Elizabeth Beilman and Jimmy Gilmore
Ragen Carlile
Creative Mornings Raleigh
Roy C. Dicks
Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center
Yvette Holder
Timothy Locklear
Rob Maddrey and Mark Tulbert
Ilse Mann
Raleigh Drum Circle

The pre-show reception with live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and the awards program starts at 7 p.m.
More details about the 2024 Medal of Arts Ceremony and Awardees
Ticket Details

Tickets will be available on the Raleigh Little Theatre Website on September 4 at 10:00 am.
Tickets are free, general admission, and first come, first served. There is a two-ticket limit per order. More details about the 2024 Medal of Arts Ceremony and Awardees

City Council Public Comment Session
2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

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

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Planning Commission Strategic Planning Committee - CANCELLED
2024-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. These items will be discussed during the meeting

1. NCOD Discussion
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Pending items not scheduled for discussion at this meeting

1. 1. None

The Strategic Planning Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss policy issues related to land use and development.
The committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in room 305.

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2024-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
The Community Engagement Board helps to develop, evaluate, and implement the City of Raleigh’s community engagement efforts.
The committee will meet on Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue.
Register to attend virtually.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3616 Louisburg Rd.
2024-10-09 17:00 - 18:00 | 8503 Hartham Park Avenue, 8503 Hartham Park Avenue
Oct. 9 5 p.m.
8503 Hartham Park Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27616
3616 Louisbury Rd
Pre-Submittal
Text Change to Zoning Conditions
(Additional Information)
ETJ
Kerolos Kaheel
Redus

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 10901 Durant Road
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen House, 10801 Durant Road
Oct. 9 6 p.m.
Pullen House, 10801 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
10901 Durant Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4-CU TO CX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Gardner Culpepper
Redus

Public Meeting on Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 (Virtual)
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | NC

MED Week Celebration
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
National Minority Enterprise Development Week, also known as National MED Week, is a special week in the month of October, observed across the United States to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the minority and women-owned business enterprise community.
The City of Raleigh’s MWBE Program will host a MED Week Celebration Event on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to recognize the achievements and impacts of minority and women owned businesses across North Carolina who have ‘Turned their Passions into Profits’! Join us for a panel discussion, networking, refreshments, and more!
Register here.

Councilor Jones District E Community Conversation
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Crafty Beer Wine & Spirits, 2005 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608

Raleigh People's Budget Assembly Candidate Forum for Mayor and District A
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center, 4200 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh
Wednesday October 9th, from 7pm-8:30pm at the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center, 4200 Lake Ridge Dr. This forum is for candidates for Mayor and District A

Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
2024-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
Please join city staff for our quarterly development stakeholders meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024. This meeting will include insight on staffing, metrics, text changes, and more.
Interested in attending? Here are the details:
Facility: March Creek Community Center
Address: 3050 North New Hope Road
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Additional information about the meeting can be found by visiting the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage.

On-site Hours at the Former DMV Site
2024-10-10 11:00 - 14:00 | DMV Site, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh’s Community Engagement team will be at the Former DMV site.
Stop by and say hello to our team members. Learn more about the Former DMV site project and other city projects!

Impact Partner Grant Virtual Info Session #2
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem. The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Fall 2024 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals. In line with our office’s vision to serve as a model for inclusive innovation and achieve the seemingly impossible, the Impact Partner Grants provide funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh.
Join us for a virtual information session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 18.
Register online

BPAC Community Outreach Committee - cancelled
2024-10-10 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.

Raleigh Transit Authority
2024-10-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
This meeting of the Raleigh Transit Authority will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Public Comment begins at 4 p.m. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.
If you’d like to submit a comment for the upcoming virtual meeting, please email GoRaleigh@raleighnc.gov.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.
