Livable Raleigh

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh.
Meets
The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified.
6 p.m.
BPAC Agenda

JCMP CommUNITY Stories
2025-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
How has community shaped the story of John Chavis Memorial Park over the years?
Join us for an evening filled with inspiration, history, and celebration to find out. Whether you’re a longtime visitor or stepping into the park for the first time, you’ll have the chance to hear powerful stories from community members, explore pop-up exhibits showcasing decades of Chavis history, and take part in a guided walking tour that brings the park’s past to life.
There will be fun activities for kids, delicious eats from local food trucks, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others and celebrate the spirit of belonging.
Be a part of the story—and help us grow the ever-evolving commUNITY at Chavis!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Date: Monday, June 16
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 8125 Leesville Rd
2025-06-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
June 16
6:30 p.m.
Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
8125 Leesville Rd
Non-Required – Post-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Worth Mills

North CAC
2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

City Council Work Session
2025-06-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Former NCDMV Headquarters Site – 1100 New Bern Avenue – Project Update
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Federal 2026-30 Consolidated Plan and FY2025-26 Annual Action Plan – Adoption
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. 2300 Crabtree Boulevard – Private Drainage Easement to Pigeon House Branch Partners, LLC and Declaration of Easement
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. City Code Revisions – Regulation of Activity within Public Streets and Rights-of-Way
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

1. Petition Annexation- AX-01-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3130 Tryon Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Petition Annexation- AX-09-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2418 Kirk Avenue (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Petition Annexation- AX-15-25- Non-Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2809 Sadie Hopkins Street (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Interlocal Agreement – Wake Transit Plan Reimbursement Funding Agreement – GoTriangle and CAMPO – Amendment No. One
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Professional Services – John Chavis Memorial Park Phase II Commissioning Services (Aquatics Facility / Heritage Plaza Improvements) – Hanson Professional Services Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Contract for Services – Hillsborough Street Municipal Service District Services

4. Contract for Services – Downtown Municipal Service District Services

5. Contract Services – Janitorial Services – Multiple Vendors
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Lease Agreement – Oakwood Cemetery Lease Renewal – Raleigh Cemetery Association

F. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

1. Donation – Dix Park Conservancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Current Fiscal Year (FY2025) Year-End Grants, Capital Projects, and Operating Ordinance Amendment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

1. Bid Award – Lichtin Plaza at the Performing Arts Center Renovations – Berry Building Group, Inc. – Associated Budget Amendment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Bid Award – Glenwood Avenue at Washington Street Intersection Improvements -ALS of North Carolina, LLC
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Public Bid Waiver –DE Benton Water Treatment Plant – Powder Activated Carbon – Arq, Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

H. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. Parking Codification – Oberlin Road Streetscape Project
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Mixed Use Loading Zone – 200 North Harrington Street
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Glenwood South Safety Pilot – Parking Modifications
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Traffic Schedule Updates
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

I. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Voice Mail Public Comment

J. PUBLIC COMMENT MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL

K. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission Report

2. Rezoning Z-70-22: Glenwood Avenue, Lake Anne Drive, Winchester Drive, west of the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lake Anne Drive (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

L. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. Tax Exempt Private Activity Bonds – Guidelines for Public Hearings – Exception Request from Montessori School of Raleigh
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin Bond Issuance – Local Approval – Triangle Square Predevelopment Project
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Affordable Housing Development – 15 Summit Avenue – Request for Proposals – CASA
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Strategic Plan – Adoption
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

N. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Unfit for Human Habitation 90 Days Repair
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Petition Annexation- AX-05-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3400, 3500 Barwell Road (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Petition Annexation- AX-07-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3810, 3824 Mitchell Mill Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Petition Annexation- AX-11-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 1101 Corporate Center Drive (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Petition Annexation- AX-17-24- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Rezoning Z-14-24: 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road, east of the intersection with Blackbeard Lane (District B upon annexation)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

8. Rezoning Z-44-24: Avent Ferry Road, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

9. Rezoning Z-54-24: Louisburg Road, between Fox Road and Spring Forest Road/Kyle Drive (District B upon annexation)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

10. Petition Annexation- AX-11-24- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3114 Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

11. Rezoning Z-16-24: Globe Road, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

12. Petition Annexation- AX-08-25- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3108 Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

13. Rezoning Z-06-25: Globe Road, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. No Items Pending

P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. No Items Pending

Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

S. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

T. APPOINTMENTS

1. Centennial Authority – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Civil Service Commission – One Regular Vacancy (Management of a Private Business or Industry Slot)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Human Relations Commission – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Human Relations Commission – Two Alternate Vacancies
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Police Advisory Board – One Alternate Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Raleigh Historic Development Commission – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

U. NOMINATIONS

1. No Report

V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

X. CLOSED SESSION

1. Enter Closed Session

Y. OPEN SESSION

1. Return to Open Session

2. Adjourn Meeting

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.

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Federal 2026-30 Consolidated Plan and FY2025-26 Annual Action Plan – Adoption
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. 2300 Crabtree Boulevard – Private Drainage Easement to Pigeon House Branch Partners, LLC and Declaration of Easement
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. City Code Revisions – Regulation of Activity within Public Streets and Rights-of-Way
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

1. Petition Annexation- AX-01-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3130 Tryon Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Petition Annexation- AX-09-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2418 Kirk Avenue (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Petition Annexation- AX-15-25- Non-Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2809 Sadie Hopkins Street (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Interlocal Agreement – Wake Transit Plan Reimbursement Funding Agreement – GoTriangle and CAMPO – Amendment No. One
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Professional Services – John Chavis Memorial Park Phase II Commissioning Services (Aquatics Facility / Heritage Plaza Improvements) – Hanson Professional Services Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Contract for Services – Hillsborough Street Municipal Service District Services

4. Contract for Services – Downtown Municipal Service District Services

5. Contract Services – Janitorial Services – Multiple Vendors
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Lease Agreement – Oakwood Cemetery Lease Renewal – Raleigh Cemetery Association

F. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

1. Donation – Dix Park Conservancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Current Fiscal Year (FY2025) Year-End Grants, Capital Projects, and Operating Ordinance Amendment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

1. Bid Award – Lichtin Plaza at the Performing Arts Center Renovations – Berry Building Group, Inc. – Associated Budget Amendment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Bid Award – Glenwood Avenue at Washington Street Intersection Improvements -ALS of North Carolina, LLC
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Public Bid Waiver –DE Benton Water Treatment Plant – Powder Activated Carbon – Arq, Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

H. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. Parking Codification – Oberlin Road Streetscape Project
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Mixed Use Loading Zone – 200 North Harrington Street
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Glenwood South Safety Pilot – Parking Modifications
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Traffic Schedule Updates
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

I. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Voice Mail Public Comment

J. PUBLIC COMMENT MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL

K. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission Report

2. Rezoning Z-70-22: Glenwood Avenue, Lake Anne Drive, Winchester Drive, west of the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lake Anne Drive (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

L. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. Tax Exempt Private Activity Bonds – Guidelines for Public Hearings – Exception Request from Montessori School of Raleigh
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin Bond Issuance – Local Approval – Triangle Square Predevelopment Project
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Affordable Housing Development – 15 Summit Avenue – Request for Proposals – CASA
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Strategic Plan – Adoption
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

N. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Unfit for Human Habitation 90 Days Repair
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Petition Annexation- AX-05-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3400, 3500 Barwell Road (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Petition Annexation- AX-07-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3810, 3824 Mitchell Mill Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Petition Annexation- AX-11-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 1101 Corporate Center Drive (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Petition Annexation- AX-17-24- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Rezoning Z-14-24: 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road, east of the intersection with Blackbeard Lane (District B upon annexation)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

8. Rezoning Z-44-24: Avent Ferry Road, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

9. Rezoning Z-54-24: Louisburg Road, between Fox Road and Spring Forest Road/Kyle Drive (District B upon annexation)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

10. Petition Annexation- AX-11-24- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3114 Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

11. Rezoning Z-16-24: Globe Road, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

12. Petition Annexation- AX-08-25- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3108 Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

13. Rezoning Z-06-25: Globe Road, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. No Items Pending

P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. No Items Pending

Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

S. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

T. APPOINTMENTS

1. Centennial Authority – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Civil Service Commission – One Regular Vacancy (Management of a Private Business or Industry Slot)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Human Relations Commission – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Human Relations Commission – Two Alternate Vacancies
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Police Advisory Board – One Alternate Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Raleigh Historic Development Commission – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

U. NOMINATIONS

1. No Report

V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

X. CLOSED SESSION

1. Enter Closed Session

Y. OPEN SESSION

1. Return to Open Session

2. Adjourn Meeting

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.

Sidewalk Sessions with Raleigh Transportation at Eastgate Park
2025-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us on Tuesday, June 17 at Eastgate Park from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Mobility & Strategy staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about the Quail Hollow Drive Green Street Project which aims to improve mobility and connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all active mobility users projects in the area.
Quail Hollow Drive between Hardimont Road and Millbrook Road has been identified for active mobility improvements, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), and traffic calming as part of the  2020 Midtown-St. Albans Area Plan, and speed compliance thresholds met through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
Stop by anytime! It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.
No speeches, no presentations—just real conversations about your neighborhood!

Artival at John Chavis Memorial Park
2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Get ready for an evening of art, expression, and inspiration at John Chavis Memorial Park!
Explore a dynamic exhibition featuring a variety of artistic styles and mediums, each telling its own unique story. Feeling inspired? Jump into our hands-on painting workshop—no experience needed, just bring your creativity. We’ll also have light hors d’oeuvres to keep you fueled while you mingle, create, and connect.
Come out, get inspired, and experience the power of art in the heart of the community.
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Arts Commission
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Meeting Details

The Arts Commission will meet in person at:
Pullen Arts Center
105 Pullen Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Arts Commission meeting virtually. Watch the Arts Commission virtually
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3027 Rock Quarry Road
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
June 17
6 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center, 1330 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610
3027 Rock Quarry Rd
Post-Submittal
R-6 w/SHOD-1 TO R-10 w/SHOD-1
(Additional Information)
ETJ
Beth Trahos
Klinger

Barwell Rd Improvement Project - Pre-Construction Meeting
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
The City is holding a pre-construction meeting for the Barwell Road Improvement Project.
The City’s construction contractor will begin work on this exciting project this summer. This meeting offers residents the opportunity to:

Meet the construction team;
Learn more about the construction activity planned for this project; and,
Ask questions related to the project.

For more information on this project visit the Barwell Road Improvement Project page.

Introducing Sidewalk Sessions: Meeting You Where You Are
2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us for our first session on Tuesday, June 18 at Nash Square Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Vision Zero staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about ongoing projects in your area. It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.

Learn more about our Vision Zero program!

Outreach at Green Road Community Library
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
June 18
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
4101 Green 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

Nature Play Day at Wilkerson Nature Preserve
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Education Center, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, 27614
Join us to make time for playing in nature.
Children of all ages and the young at heart are welcome to join us for imaginative play in a natural setting. Dig in the dirt, build a fairy home from natural materials, make mud pies, and more! We’ll provide the materials and guidance to get you started on a playful adventure.
Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to join the fun! Adults must accompany their children.
Location: Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR

B. AGENDA

1. Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Advisory Board & Commission Consolidation – Information
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

C. ADJOURN MEETING

The Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions will meet on June 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Raleigh Municipal Building (222 W. Hargett St, Raleigh NC 27601, Suite 201) for the purpose of discussion of committee business.

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2025-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Agenda
View agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
1. Call to Order

2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes)

2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information.

3. Committee Report – Liaison Representative

3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) – No Report

4. Presentation

4.1 Update on RPD Greenway Unit

5. Action Item

5.1 FY26 PRGAB Work Plan Approval

6. Directors Report

6.1 Director

7. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

7.1 Parks Committee

7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

7.3 Greenways Committee

7.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

8. Committee Reports – Liaison Representatives

8.1 Arts Commission and PADB

8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board

8.4 Dix Leadership Committee

8.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

8.6 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 Adjourn Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Chavis Frolics
2025-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and vibe all night long on the plaza!
We’re turning up the energy with old school classics and new school hits. A special musical guest will keep the vibe alive, and local food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious bites to keep you fueled all night. This is a celebration of music, movement, and community you won’t want to miss.
Let’s bring the groove back—Chavis style! Bring your crew, hit the dance floor, and let the good times roll—you do not want to miss this!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Date: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Juneteenth Holiday 2025
2025-06-19 | NC

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2025-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m at the Raleigh Pathways Center.
Minutes and Agendas
View meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs
Sign Up for News and Updates
Sign up to receive alerts about the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities through MyRaleigh subscriptions.

The Road From Emancipation to Freedom
2025-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a special talk by Torrey Dixon on the legal implications of emancipation.
Mr. Dixon is the Vice Chair of the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission and a Special Deputy Attorney General who is active in furthering Civil Rights legislation.
This event is in partnership with the Capital City Lawyers Association.

Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
2025-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration filled with joy, culture, and community!
It’s a day to come together, honor history, and create new memories with friends, family, and neighbors.
We’ve got something for everyone—so bring the whole crew! Enjoy a live DJ spinning feel-good tunes, inflatables for the kids, face painting, hands-on crafts, and a variety of fun activities that celebrate freedom and creativity. And don’t worry about snacks—we’ve got food trucks on site serving up delicious eats throughout the event.
Whether you’re coming to dance, relax, connect, or just soak in the atmosphere, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Come celebrate with us!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Fair Housing Conference: Fair Housing is Still Law
2025-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join fellow advocates, professionals, and community members for an engaging and informative event focused on the ongoing importance of fair housing protections.
Stay tuned for more details about topics and featured speakers!

Are you interested in supporting the event as an exhibitor? Please reach out jacqueline.jordan@raleighnc.gov.

Fayetteville Street Streetscape Plan: Ask-A-Planner
2025-06-20 11:30 - 13:00 | City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27610
If you missed the Open House or have additional thoughts, join us for Ask-A-Planner, where you can talk one-on-one with Planning staff about the project.
Ask-A-Planner
Friday, June 20 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
City Plaza
Ask-A-Planner
Tuesday, June 24 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exchange Plaza

Ask-A-Planner
Thursday, June 26 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
City Plaza
Ask-A-Planner
Monday, June 30 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exchange Plaza

Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
2025-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and community.
We will have two featured storytellers highlighting the history of Juneteenth, along with other activities! Donna Washington and Mitch Capel, also known as “Gran’daddy Junebug”, will entertain and inspire with their stories. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day filled with stories, music, food, and connection.
Location: Latta University Historic Park
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Black History Trolley Tour
2025-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
In honor of Juneteenth, come ride the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special tour highlighting downtown Raleigh’s Black heritage.
Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses important to the capital’s Black history.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Saturday, June 21
Tour Times: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 7 – 17)
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PowerUp NC Raleigh Community Meeting
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
PowerUp NC Raleigh Community Meeting

Location: John P Top Greene Community Center

Date and Time: June 21, Saturday, 2 – 4 PM

“Top” Greene Center African American Cultural Park Hosts Renaming Reception
2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
On June 22, 2025, at 3 p.m., the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Park will host a reception to recognize its new name and vision.
The event will offer the public an opportunity to experience the celebration of African American culture through art and music. A pop-up exhibition will feature local African American artists and music. The public will also learn about upcoming programs for the summer, including art classes, creative writing workshops, and genealogy classes.
Learn more about the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Park renaming.

Summer Concert Series
2025-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Sunday, June 22 – Raleigh Concert Band
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
