Livable Raleigh

On-site Hours at the Former DMV Site
2024-12-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Reflecting Raleigh: Ask-A-Planner - Virtual
2024-12-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Attend an upcoming Ask-A-Planner to ask questions about Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan. City staff are interested in engaging with residents, sharing information, and learning about their vision for the future of Raleigh. Over the next year, the City will be hosting a series of Community Conversations on the following topics:

Affordable Housing
Stormwater
Trees
Sustainable Infrastructure & Services
Neighborhoods
Transportation & Mobility

Sustainability and equity will be at the heart of every conversation. We want to hear from you at any of the Reflecting Raleigh events.

Raleigh Transit Authority - CANCELLED
2024-12-12 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.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2024-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meetings – December 12 & 13, 2024

The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct two public meetings, one on Thursday, December 12 at 5:15 p.m. and another one on Friday, December 13 at 9:00 a.m. Both will be held at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Please view each meeting agenda for all cases scheduled to be heard in December.
For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.govor visit the RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness webpage.

A. Call to Order – Chair

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: October 24, 2024

4. Minor Work Report
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B. Evidentiary Hearings – Old Applications

1. COA-0119-2024: 504 TILDEN ST
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C. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

1. COA-0134-2024: 521 E JONES ST
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2. COA-0135-2024: 909 OBERLIN RD
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3. COA-0136-2024: 415 N BOUNDARY ST
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D. Other Business

1. Committee Discussion

E. 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 ParticipationVisit 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2340 Compassionate Drive
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00
Dec. 126:00 p.m.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church located 2310 Compassionate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
2340 Compassionate Drive
Post-Submittal
R-6 w/SHOD-1 TO RX-4
(Additional Information)
C
Amy Crout
Tate

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) normally meets in person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public from January – November.

City Budget Listening Session - Virtual
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting
The City of Raleigh wants to hear from you!
The Budget and Management Services Department is hosting eight listening sessions to hear how residents want their tax dollars spent. Your input is critical to creating an equitable City budget.
Join us for a virtual listening session on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register online. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom. If you choose a virtual session, you will receive the Zoom link after you sign up.
If you speak a different language and need interpretation, let us know in the sign up form, and we’ll provide an interpreter free of charge.
Learn more about our budget listening sessions.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2024-12-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meetings – December 12 & 13, 2024

The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct two public meetings, one on Thursday, December 12 at 5:15 p.m. and another one on Friday, December 13 at 9:00 a.m. Both will be held at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Please view each meeting agenda for all cases scheduled to be heard in December.
For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.govor visit the RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness webpage.

A. Call to Order – Chair

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

B. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

1. COA-0138-2024: 500 N BLOUNT ST
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2. COA-0140-2024: 1526 TRYON RD
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3. COA-0141-2024: 317 E JONES ST
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4. COA-0139-2024: 311 E EDENTON ST
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5. COA-0155-2024: 307 E EDENTON ST
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6. COA-0156-2024: 325 E EDENTON ST
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C. Other Business

1. Committee Discussion

D. Adjourment

1. Adjourn Meeting

Santa's Trolley
2024-12-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Help Santa on this special Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour!
Santa is lost in Raleigh and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas! New this year, arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay after your tour to make a s’more!The trolley leaves from Mordecai Historic Park at 1 Mimosa St in Raleigh. Advance registration is required. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic ParkTimes: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.Cost: $15Ages: AllRegister on RecLink

Celebrate All of the Holidays
2024-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
December is a month of many holidays that bring family and friends together.
Celebrate & learn about your holiday and those of family, friends, and acquaintances. The event will include crafts, activities, photo opportunities, and music. We invite everyone of all ages to participate.
Location: Barwell Road Community CenterAges: AllCost: Free

Soulful Holiday Open House 2024
2024-12-13 17:30 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Let’s bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter!
Festive, jolly, and bright activities will fill the rooms of the community center and be spread throughout the park for families to enjoy. Activities will include inflatables, trackless train rides, photo opportunities, crafts, carol-oke, light holiday-themed refreshments, live entertainment by Soultriii, beautiful decorations, and more.
Watch for our special guest, Holly the Elf, to make an appearance!
Location: John Chavis Memorial ParkAges: AllCost: Free

Annual Toys From Teens Event
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The Raleigh Youth Council is Hosting the Annual Toys From Teens!
This event is for families with children from birth to 12 years. Participants will create festive crafts, meet Santa, and receive a gift (while supplies last). A child must be present to receive a gift.
Location: Roberts Park Community Center
Ages: 0 to 12 years old
Cost: Free (Registration will be available at the event)
Register on RecLink

Holiday Open House - Mordecai Park
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park!
See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 239 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, discover historic artifacts, and more.
On Saturday, December 14, do some holiday shopping at the Merry and Bright: A North Pole Market! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, and sample food vendors. Enjoy seasonal entertainment and stop by a cooking demonstration in our historic kitchen. Visit Paper and Stars Studio’s Eventbrite page to register and receive event updates. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Associated

Community Health Fair - Bridges at North Hills
2024-12-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Bridges at North Hills, 6630 Lake Hill Drive Apt. C, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Join us for a community health fair for residents of Bridges at North Hills. This will be a day to receive information on how to be the healthiest version of you.
Stop by and say hello to our team members. Get informed on city projects happening around you and give us your feedback.

La Chocolatada de Luisito
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano, and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to attend our 8th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito.
This is a Free Bilingual Family-Friendly Holiday Storytime Event. It includes Free Books, Crafts, Chocolates, Songs, Treats, Hot Chocolate, Pastries, and more.
This family-friendly event forms part of the 10th Annual El Quixote Festival.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Cost: Free
Ages: All

Holiday Open House - Mordecai Park
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park!
See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 239 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, discover historic artifacts, and more. Enjoy seasonal entertainment and stop by a cooking demonstration in our historic kitchen. Visit Paper and Stars Studio’s Eventbrite page to register and receive event updates. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Ages: AllCost: Free

East CAC Holiday Social
2024-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Tap Yard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, 27604

North CAC
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Midtown CAC Holiday Social
2024-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Join us as we look forward to a New Year, let’s end 2024 with a social gathering as we did in 2023. A chance to meet and greet and eat and drink (non-alcoholic, sorry).

Hillsborough-Wade CAC holiday social gathering
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Players Retreat, 105 Oberlin Road, 27605
Hillsborough-Wade CAC holiday social gathering is Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM at The Players Retreat.
If you’d like to join us, please email Mike Lindsay (inform@nc.rr.com) so that we can let the PR know how many to expect.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting
2024-12-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. Consent Items

A. Approval of Minutes
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3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – Limit to 3 minutes

B. Voice Mail Public Comment

4. New Business

A. Preservation Revolving Loan Request
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B. Preserving Black Churches Event

C. Certified Local Government Annual Report
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5. Committee Reports

A. Research

B. Community Awareness

C. Certificate of Appropriateness

6. Other Business

A. Report of Commissioners

B. Report of Historic Preservation Unit
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7. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

The Commission typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
Agenda and ParticipationVisit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2024-12-18 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.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2024-12-19 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 AgendasView meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs
Sign Up for News and UpdatesSign up to receive alerts about the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities through MyRaleigh subscriptions.

Design Review Commission -- canceled
2024-12-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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. Design Review 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 201 Bragg Street
2024-12-19 17:30 - 18:30 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Dec. 19
5:30 p.m.
John P “Top” Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
201 Bragg St
Pre-Submittal
R-10 TO NX-3
(Additional Information)
C
Catherine Brown
Tate

Annual Breakfast with Santa
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center

Cuts & Christmas
2024-12-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Come on out to Sanderford Road Community Center for free haircuts, games, food, and fun!
Our partners at All-Embracing Barber and Beauty Shop will be offering free haircuts and handing out gifts for all children!
Ages: 1 – 18Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Native Wildlife
2024-12-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Join us for a wild adventure as we explore the amazing creatures that call Falls Lake home. Through exciting games, hands-on activities, and fascinating stories, you’ll discover how these animals survive, hunt, and stay safe in the great outdoors. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature!Location: Forest Ridge ParkAge: 6-11Cost: $3
