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Appearance Commission

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

A. Design Alternates - Old Business 1. DA-4-2023: 2000 Falls Valley Dr (Falls Valley Self Storage) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Design Alternates - New Business 1. DA-11-2023: 4451 Bullock Farm Rd (Raleigh Towing yard) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. Approval of Minutes 1. Review July 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes D. Report of the Commission's Attorney E. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair F. Other Business 1. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Discussion G. Adjournment The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Appearance 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.

Parks Committee

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

Honoring the Forgotten through Public Art: Dialogue on Community with Kayla Coleman & Kenseth Armstead

NC Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

Small School visiting artist Kenseth Armstead shares his work and process with Director of the Visual Art Exchange Kayla Coleman in a conversation around the potential for public art to illuminate dialogue within and between communities. In exploring how public art provides insight and deepens understanding of community issues such as displacement, gentrification and non-recognition, Kenseth and Kayla invite audience members to consider and share issues specific to their own communities. Learn more about Honoring the Forgotten through Public Art: Dialogue on Community with Kayla Coleman & Kenseth Armstead Event Details When: Thursday, September 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building Museum Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Registration: Eventbrite Registration - Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite. Seating is limited.

Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair!

2550 Operations Way 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for transportation by joining the Raleigh Department of Transportation job fair! Come learn about employment opportunities in Field Services. This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators and supervisors. CDL and non-CDL positions available! We are looking for: Maintenance Workers Equipment Operators Resurfacing Inspectors Seasonal Leaf Collection Staff (no prior experience required) Temporary Staff RDOT Job Fair! 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 8 & Saturday, September 9 9am - 2pm, both days Register today! Hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided.   About Transportation Field Services The Transportation Field Services Division provides maintenance for City and State highway and infrastructure systems.  We strive to ensure the safety of the infrastructure system through diligent review and thorough inspections of proposed streets and street improvements as well as cost effective maintenance of existing system components. Learn more about what the City of Raleigh has to offer!

Noir Bizarre’s IHaveADreamPop! Festival

VAE Raleigh 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Noir Bizarre's IHaveADreamPop! Electric Underground Railroad event is happening on September 8 and 9 at VAE Raleigh. This two-day event will feature live music, vendors, and DJ sets inside VAE's main gallery. Free and open to the public. The event starts at 12:30 PM. Le Bizarre Noir (NOIR BIZARRE) “STRANGE BLACK” is a play on words and reclaiming the idea that exploring works by people of color is often unbeknownst to a mainstream audience who had no idea we existed. Daniel Chavis wants to include everyone who is “strange and black” regardless of their background or sexual orientation, “offering something between Hillbillies and Hip Hop.” Noir Bizarre is a mobile multimedia event covering the "grey" areas of Bohemia and Afrofuturist creatives. We invite the local Triangle community to experience the bohemian side of this Black Futurist manifesto in art, music, and other endeavors. Learn more about Noir Bizarre's IHaveADreamPop! Event Details Where: VAE Raleigh, 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601 When: Friday, September 8, 12:30-11 p.m., and Saturday, September 9, 12:30-11 p.m. Cost: Free Schedule of Events: Friday, September 8 12:30-1 p.m.: Art Exhibition Lavender Mountain with DJ Shoegaze 1-4 p.m.:  Live Shoegaze bands 6-8 p.m.:  Reception highlighting the artist residency of The Veldt visual […]

Party in the Park

Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

Come celebrate the end of summer and the start of the school year with the neighborhood as we party in Kiwanis Park. It's fun for the whole family with crafts, games, sweet treats, and so much more! There will be a food truck on site with some delicious delights available for purchase. Pre-registration is encouraged for communication in the case of inclement weather but is not required.

Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair!

2550 Operations Way 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for transportation by joining the Raleigh Department of Transportation job fair! Come learn about employment opportunities in Field Services. This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators and supervisors. CDL and non-CDL positions available! We are looking for: Maintenance Workers Equipment Operators Resurfacing Inspectors Seasonal Leaf Collection Staff (no prior experience required) Temporary Staff RDOT Job Fair! 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 8 & Saturday, September 9 9am - 2pm, both days Register today! Hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided. About Transportation Field Services The Transportation Field Services Division provides maintenance for City and State highway and infrastructure systems.  We strive to ensure the safety of the infrastructure system through diligent review and thorough inspections of proposed streets and street improvements as well as cost effective maintenance of existing system components. Learn more about what the City of Raleigh has to offer!

Public Art Workshop: From Proposal to Installation With Artist Kenseth Armstead

NC Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

Kenseth Armstead, award winning artist, and NYC Commissioner for Public Design, will guide artists through the process of developing site-specific public art projects. Participants will gain insight into the relationships necessary for successful public art projects, including community outreach and partnerships; presenting to boards and in public hearings; and working with fabricators, engineers, and architects. Artists will learn how to strengthen their concept development, proposal structure and will be provided with resources for finding and applying for temporary and permanent public art opportunities. This workshop is tailored to serve artists new to public art, as well as public artists looking to grow their practice. This workshop will be conducted live and include time for participant Q&A. A recording will be shared with all registered participants after the workshop concludes, regardless of whether a participant attends the live workshop. The recording will be available for download. Event Details When: Saturday, September 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building Museum Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Registration: Eventbrite Registration - Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite. Seating is limited.

African American Town Hall

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Dear Supporters of the Raleigh Reparative Resolution: An African American Town Hall will be held this Saturday, 9/9/23, 10:00am to 2:00pm at the John Chavis Center. Details are in the link below. The Raleigh Reparative Justice Resolution's history will be highlighted and discussed.  We are hopeful that many of our Resolution supporters will attend! If you can attend, please be sure to sign up below.  There is no charge but a "ticket" is required. Peace, Deborah Bromiley on behalf of the Raleigh Reparative Justice Working Group https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-town-hall-meeting-tickets-708908162397?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0yowz3dHaCZMenSYAWENd0vop7VZkNQLbUXPXOx3JXB9B9ieJ5Yt7GN0c

Free Photo ID for Voting at Wake County Board of Elections

Wake County Board of Elections 1200 North New Hope Road, Raleigh

The Wake County Board of Elections is opening its office outside of regular hours to help voters comply with new photo identification requirements. The board is holding an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1200 North New Hope Road in Raleigh to allow voters to check their voter status, take their photo and print a new voter ID card. Any registered Wake County voter can take advantage of this ID service during the Sept. 9 event or during normal business hours at the Wake County Board of Elections office in Raleigh. No appointment is necessary and the process should only take a few minutes. Voters will need to provide their name, date of birth, and last four digits of their social security number on a request form. The Sept. 9 event is only available to eligible voters who reside in Wake County. Any voter interested in obtaining a free photo ID for voting purposes must visit their county board of elections office or the Department of Motor Vehicles. Wake County residents can still register to vote or update their information at the event prior to getting a photo ID.