The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, normally meets in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
The Art, Education, and Collections Committee encourages and oversees temporary public art projects, community art programs, and arts education initiatives. They are charged with review and approval of acquisitions to the Municipal Art Collection, community-initiated public art projects, and donations of artwork to the City. Meetings Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from noon. to 1 p.m. For more information about how to join the meeting please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610
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.
Public Meeting - June 4, 2026 The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, Room 303 located at 222 West Hargett Street. 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 B.1 May 7, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting Minutes C. Design Alternates - Old Business D. Design Alternates - New Business D.1 DA-06-2026 - 416 Dorothea Dr WHEREAS Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, property owner, requests the following design alternates from the Main Street Parallel Parking standards in UDO Section 8.5.5.D for Dorothea Drive: (1) to reduce the required right-of-way width from 73 feet to 61 feet; (2) to reduce the required back-of-curb width from 41 feet to 37 feet; (3) to reduce the minimum sidewalk width from 10 feet to 6 feet; (4) to reduce the travel lane width from 12 feet to 10 feet; and (5) to provide tree lawn instead of tree grates. The property owner also requests the following design alternates from the Main Street Parallel Parking standards in UDO Section […]
We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup June 4: River Shook July 30: Fancy Gap August 13: Harvey Street Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free
Join us for our opening night for our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. Celebrate with crafts, drinks, and a first look at this new exhibit. Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Our first organizing meeting for restarting Raleigh’s Central CAC (Citizen Advisory Council) will be on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM in the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Attached is a PDF about restarting the Central CAC. The PDF has more information and links. Please email the PDF to your friends and neighbors. Also consider printing it out and dropping it off to them as well. We’re starting to build momentum in our reactivation efforts, including a presentation this past Saturday at the South Park-East Raleigh Neighborhood Association (SPERNA). If your neighborhood association would like a presentation at your next meeting, please let us know! We hope to create a new Central CAC board that reflects the diversity of our community. So please get involved and consider being nominated to a board position. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors! Please respond to Mike Motsinger (michael.motsinger@gmail.com) and Brian Rineer (brineer@bellsouth.net) and let them know about your interest in restarting the Central CAC. Also let them know if you would like to serve on the new Central CAC board and be nominated to a particular […]
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. The afternoon will include snacks, crafts, and celebrations, including a special music performance by Raleigh Music Collective! Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
2026 Summer Concert Series June 7 - Blue Notes Jazz Band Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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
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. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work session. Watch Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.
The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.