Livable Raleigh

Arts Commission
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Arts Conference Room, 27 W HARGETT ST STE 302, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Meeting Details

View agenda and past meeting minutes on RaleighNC.gov. Links to the agendas and minutes for upcoming meetings will appear next to the meeting information listed on the page at the appropriate time.
For meetings prior to October 2025, view agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs.
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: 5750 Louisburg Rd. (Z-04-26)
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
July 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
5750 Louisburg Rd
Z-04-26
Post-Submittal
NX-3-PK TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Ashley Honeycutt Terrazas
Hunt

Dix Park Stewardship Committee Meeting
2026-07-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Stewardship Committee will advise the Dix Park Commission on the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan and related projects, and steward community engagement efforts.

Design Review Commission
2026-07-22 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. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. 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.

Police Advisory Board Meeting - CANCELLED
2026-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Streaming link here.

Celebrate a New Space for Play at Carolina Pines
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Help us celebrate the newly renovated playground at Carolina Pines with our campers!
Enjoy music, light refreshments, bubbles, and a special photo opportunity.
Event Details
Wednesday, June 23, from 10 – 11 a.m.
110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, June 16
Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2026-07-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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 Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information on how to participate. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC COA can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
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.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held June – August at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, July 25
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Extreme Heat and Your Electricity Bills
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
You must register to get free food:
https://secure.ngpvan.com/cBFCym62Q0qR5rf5KR624Q2

Closing Reception | Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2026-07-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms
May 3 – July 26, 2026
Join us for a closing reception for Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms on Saturday, July 25 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Check out the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy an evening of community at Pullen Arts Center
Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms is a mixed media exhibition showcasing works by Shakeeka Brooks, Chris-Annia Dobson, and Michelle Wilkie which explore identity, heritage and culture through various mediums.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.

Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC
Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map.
Cost: Free and open to the public

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

World Drowning Prevention Day Clinic
2026-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Save a Life, it might be your own!
Join us for a free 2-hour hands-on session to learn and practice drowning prevention and resuscitation techniques. The American Canoe Association and Rescue Instructor Alliance will lead this session on World Drowning Prevention Day, setting you up to recognize water hazards, drowning prevention techniques, and how to respond to a distressed swimmer. No prior experience is needed.
The session will take place outdoors at Forest Ridge Park’s waterfront and have attendees actively participate, including getting into the water at Falls Lake and practicing scenarios along the shoreline. All equipment is provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please contact Forest Ridge Park for more information.
Details
Location: Forest Ridge Park
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Summer Concert Series
2026-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
July 26 – Capital
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

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2026-07-28 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for a meeting of the Public Art and Design Board from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Public Art and Design Board meets in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or you may join the meeting virtually.

Trail Safety - Heat, Pets, Bikes, and Nature: Summer Safety Series Session 7
2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
This session will cover topics such as hot pavement paw safety, snakes, bike repair, hydration, trail rules, and river hazards. The session is for hikers, cyclists, dog owners, families, seniors, and trail runners. Learn to stay safe and confident while enjoying the best greenways and trails in the country.

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Date: July 28
Location: Millbrook Exchange Park
Registration is encouraged.

Learn more about the Summer Safety Series.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 7600 Falls of Neuse (Z-15-26)
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Vernon Church, 7600 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, 27615
July 29, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Church, 7600 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
7600 Falls of Neuse
Z-15-26
Post-Submittal
R-4 TO OX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
A
Preston Mitchell

Fair Housing 101 Training
2026-07-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Presented by Legal Aid
Join us for the Fair Housing 101 training designed for all City of Raleigh Housing staff and public.
This session will cover foundational fair housing principles and help strengthen our collective understanding of federal, state, and local protections.
Reach out to complianceandplanningunit@raleighnc.gov with any questions.

Live After 5
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

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

Summer Concert Series - CANCELLED
2026-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 2 – The Holly Springs Community 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

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2026-08-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee -- CANCELED
2026-08-04 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – August 4, 2026

The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, August 4 at 4 p.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

A.

Call to Order

Attached are the meeting notes from the June 2, 2026 Community Awareness Committee meeting. The meeting will be held at One Exchange Plaza, Conference Room 809. 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina.

B.

Public Comment

C.

Old Business

C.1

RHDC Website Conversion

The conversion of the RHDC’s independent website to the City of Raleigh website is an ongoing long-term project. The work is led by the City’s Historic Preservation Unit staff with assistance from the RHDC’s Community Awareness Committee. Any recently published webpages will be highlighted for informational purposes.

C.2

RHDC Landmark Cards

During the pandemic, the Commission designed and printed collectible trading cards for a small number of Raleigh Historic Landmark properties. The Committee will share updates on efforts to develop a more easily edited card design and discuss next steps for publishing a new series of historic landmark collectible cards.

D.

New Business

D.1

RHDC Social Media

The Committee will review public engagement from the previous month to determine if additional action or attention is needed. Commissioners will select planned social media topics for the upcoming month and prepare posts.

D.2

2026-2027 Work Plan Ideas

The Committee will review previously brainstormed ideas from the 2026-2027 Work Plan session at the Annual Retreat. Commissioners will then decide which ideas to pursue and begin initial planning.

E.

Other Business

F.

Adjournment

The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Community Awareness Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

National Night Out
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center

DHIC's National Night Out
2026-08-04 17:30 - 20:30 | 1951 Booker DR, 1951 Booker Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Tuesday, August 4
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
1951 Booker Drive

Come find the community engagement team at this event! We’ll be providing resource on City of Raleigh services and programs, as well as fun giveaways for the entire family. For more information about the event, please contact the community organizer at Bridgette@dhic.org.
View Community Engagement event calendar

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1613 Battery Drive
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
August 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center,1300 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610
1613 Battery Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 & R-10 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Toby Coleman

Mordecai CAC National Night Out
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Halifax Community Center, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC, United States
Come join your neighbors at the Halifax Community Center for this year’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm!
This year’s event is co-sponsored by the Mordecai CAC and the Halifax Community Center.

Visit with our community police officers
Cool off with ice cream from Howling Cow
Play on the Halifax Community Center playground
Create sidewalk chalk art
Meet new neighbors

What to bring
Yourself, your family, and your neighbors.

Rain plan
If the weather is bad we will move inside the lobby of the community center and under the protected porch area.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live and work. For more information about National Night Out, visit natw.org
The Mordecai Community Action Coalition serves several downtown neighborhoods, including Mordecai, Oakdale, Pilot Mill, East Mordecai, Capital Park, Person Street, Seaboard, and part of Historic Oakwood.
Please email David at chair@mordecaicac.org if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
We are looking forward to seeing and meeting members of our community!

Visit the Mordecai CAC Website

RHDC Research Committee
2026-08-05 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – August 5, 2026

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:30 a.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

A.

Call to Order

B.

Old Business

B.1

2026 Inquiry Letters for RHL

The Committee will review the Places Worthy of Preservation list and recently completed reports to send letters of interest. If the Committee agrees that the properties should be sent landmark inquiry letters, the letters will be prepared and signed at the next meeting.
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At the December 2025 Research Committee meeting, the Committee decided to review modernist properties. The Committee completed its review of modernist structures currently included on the list of Places Worthy of Preservation at their March 2026 meeting. A list of properties identified in the 2020 Leif Valand Historic Context report is attached, the last page of properties have not yet been evaluated for inclusion on the list.

See the complete list of Properties Worthy of Preservation at raleighnc.gov, search term: ”landmarks”

C.

New Business

C.1

George W. Norwood Mill

A local historian has requested an opportunity to present their research and findings on the George W. Norwood Mill to the RHDC. The mill is located on Marsh Creek near the Raleigh Racquet Club. George Washington Norwood is a descendant of Isaac Hunter and built the grist mill in the 1870s.

C.2

Biltmore Hills National Register Celebration Planning

One of the items listed on the RHDC’s 2026 Work Plan is to plan and host a celebration for the Biltmore Hills neighborhood when it is placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Biltmore Hills National Register nomination is scheduled to be reviewed at the National Register Advisory Committee in October. Assuming a positive review, National Register designation should be final in Spring 2027. Staff encourages the Committee to begin planning the event along with members of the community.

D.

Other Business

E.

Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Research Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2026-08-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee - CANCELLED
2026-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees 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 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-08-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
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.

Design Review Commission
2026-08-06 16:30 - 18:30 | NC
A.

Call to Order

B.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of the July 8, 2026 Design Review Commisssion Meeting minutes.

C.

Design Alternates – Old Business

D.

Design Alternates – New Business

D.1

DA-09-2026 – 0 Lassiter Mill Rd (North Hills Expansion Tower II)

WHEREAS North Hills Retail Expansion Owner LP and North Hills Condominium Owners Association Inc, property owner, requests the following design alternates from UDO Sections 1.5.9 and 3.2.6.F: (1) complete relief from the 50% ground story transparency required on the building facade facing Lassiter Mill Road; (2) complete relief from the 20% upper story transparency required for the second story on the building facade facing Lassiter Mill Road; (3) complete relief from the 50% ground story transparency required on the building facade facing Interstate 440; and (4) complete relief from the 20% upper story transparency required for the second story of the building facade facing Interstate 440. The property owner also requests the following design alternates from UDO Section 3.3: (5) complete relief from the 12ft building stepback required along Lassiter Mill Road; and (6) complete relief from the 12ft building stepback required along Interstate 440 in order to construct a mixed use building on the approximately 1.02 acre property zoned CX-20-CU-SHOD-2 located at 0 Lassiter Mill Road (ASR-0024-2026).

E.

Other Business

E.1

Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E.2

Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

F.

Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. 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.
