Livable Raleigh

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendation to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement.
The Dix Park Community Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603.
View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City’s paperless system

Public Meeting on Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
The City is currently drafting the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, which will guide how the City uses federal and local funds to address homelessness, serve low- and moderate-income communities, and create affordable housing over the next five years.
The 5-year Plan includes:

Goals and Objectives
Building affordable apartments for low-income residents
Grants to help the homeless and vulnerable populations
Locating affordable housing near transit
Workforce Training Programs
Geographic priority areas within the City
Updates to Citizen Participation Plan

The City will be holding six public meetings throughout Raleigh in the fall to discuss this 5-year Plan. More information about the public hearings can be found below and on the City website.
Join us for the first community meeting on Thursday, October 3, Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd., Raleigh 27607 – 6:00 to 8:00p.m. – Pioneer Room
Additional Meetings

Date
Time
Location

October 9, 2024
(new date)

6 – 8p.m.

Virtual Meeting

October 10, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Chavis Community Center

October 15, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Sertoma Arts Center

October 17, 2024
(Disponible en Español)

6 – 8p.m.

Green Road Community Center

October 24, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Carolina Pines Community Center

For additional information, please email cd.info@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-4330.
Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).

Fletcher Park Water Garden Restoration Meeting
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join us at the Fred Fletcher Water Garden Restoration Meeting!
We are hosting an open-house public meeting to:

Update the community on project progress
Seek input on project details
Develop next steps based on feedback and discussion

Background
Raleigh Stormwater will repair and restore the wetland (water garden) at Fred Fletcher Park. Repairs are necessary to restore stormwater control measure function and improve aesthetics at the park. Learn more about the project.

Power Up Candidate Forum
2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
On Oct 15, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, we are organizing the City of Raleigh Council and Mayoral Candidates’ Forum, and we have 17 Candidates confirmed.

When: October 15, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Partners: NC APRI, Orchid Bloom NPO, Shaw University
Venue: Estey Hall, Shaw University | 118 E South St. Raleigh
Moderator: Rev. Telika McCoy, PhD

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting
2024-10-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – October 16, 2024

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber.
Public participation is available in person and remotely via voicemail. Visit the RHDC pagefor details on how to leave a public comment.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

B. Welcome New Commissioner

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. Old Business

A. Annual Retreat
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5. New Business

A. Recombination/Recorded Plat: RCMP-0208-2024 (504 Tilden St)
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B. LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Draft Report – Public Input

6. Committee Reports

A. Research

B. Community Awareness

C. Certificate of Appropriateness

7. Other Business

A. Report of Commissioners

B. Report of Historic Preservation Unit
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8. 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.

Ticket Sale: 2024 Holiday Express at Pullen Park
2024-10-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Raleigh Parks is excited to announce another magical season of Holiday Express in 2024.
For 17 nights from Dec. 2 – 18, Pullen Park will be transformed into a whimsical world of holiday spirit, imagination, and inspiration! Take a train ride on the famous Holiday Express, get shrunk down to size by hopping into our life-size snow globe, visit Santa in his mobile workshop, learn how to become an elf in our new adventure, and much more.
Tickets will be sold ($17 plus tax) via RecLink on Oct. 16, with the randomized queue opening at 8:45 a.m. and the sale starting at 9 a.m. Learn more about the ticket sale and the virtual waiting room process.

All Things Pumpkin
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Go big or gourd home!
All Things Pumpkins will have your little one learning, painting, and seeing all the things you can do with pumpkins. Be sure to carve out a little time for us this fall! Please come dressed to be active and get dirty.
Location: Marsh Creek Community CenterAges: 3-5Cost: $10Register on RecLink

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2024-10-16 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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2601 Vanderbilt Avenue
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Oct. 167 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
2601 Vanderbilt Ave
Post-Submittal
R-6 w/SRPOD TO NX-3-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Ashley Terrazas
Burns

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2024-10-17 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 - CANCELLED
2024-10-17 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.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-10-17 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)

4. Presentation

4.1 Crabtree Creek West Greenway Suspension Bridge Naming
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4.2 This Is What We Do: Parks and Natural Resources Grounds Program

4.3 Situation Assessment – Leaf Out: Goals and Guidance for Trees on City Property
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4.4 Raleigh Parks Plan Update
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5. Action Items

5.1 Nomination Ad hoc Committee – New Member Recommendations

6. Directors Report

6.1 Director
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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

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.

Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Meeting
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Raleigh Convention Center is expanding. Learn what’s driving the need for expansion and see the first set of plans. Share thoughts on three external design options and give ideas on the plaza/green space.
This meeting is hosted by Visit Raleigh and the Raleigh Convention Center as a check-in during the multi-year process to expand RCC. This is an opportunity to understand the kinds of events that use the facility, and to see how the expansion will look for visitors to downtown

Public Meetings on Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Green Road Community Center

Haunted Trolley Tour
2024-10-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening elements.
The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Please call 919-996-4364 for tickets or more information.
Tour Times: 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.Cost: $15Register for the Haunted Trolley Tour

District D Neighborhood Alliance
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
The District D Neighborhood Alliance will meet on Saturday, October 19 at 9:30 am at the Thomas Crowder Center (5611 Jaguar Park Dr) at Lake Johnson. This will be an open forum to discuss any topics of interest.

History Explorers
2024-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time!
During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free.
Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

HOWL-O-Ween!
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
All ghoulish guardians are invited to unleash your haunted hounds for our first HOWL-O-Ween event at Carolina Pines Community Center Dog Park!
Pups will strut their stuff and wag their tails in our pet parade along with a PAW-some costume contest. Other activities will include tricks for treats, bone bobbing, and HOWL-worthy pictures in a PUP-kin photo booth. Categories include spookiest, cutest, most creative, and best doggie/owner duo.
Vendors, merchants, and sponsors will be on-site for questions; while treat bags with goodies and coupons are on a first-come, first-serve basis; pre-registered BARK-ticipants are guaranteed their cut of the loot.
There’re no BONES about it, this event is sure to be a BONE-ified fun time.
Ages: *AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink
*Dogs must be leashed when outside fenced areas, up to date on their rabies vaccinations and behave safely around other dogs. Dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave*

Rain Garden and Rain Barrels Workshop
2024-10-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
oin Our Workshop!
Join Raleigh Stormwater staff in an interactive training workshop about rain gardens and rain barrels! The workshop will include introductions to Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), key design guidance for rain gardens and barrels, and information on how to plan your own!
Register to attend the workshop!

Souls to the Polls
2024-10-20 13:30 - 16:00 | Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens, 1215 Martin Luther King J. Blvd, Raleigh

Engage With Us!
2024-10-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
Join us at Shaw University Etsey Hall, 721 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, as City of Raleigh staff and the design teams present concept and advance designs for the following projects:

John Chavis Aquatic Center and Heritage Plaza
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center Renovation and Expansion
South Park Heritage Walk Cultural Trail (Concept Design Only)

Learn more information and to get involved.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5201 & 5301 Homewood Banks Dr, 4401 Crabtree Valley Ave
2024-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Nicholls & Crampton, P.A., 3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500, Raleigh, 27612
Oct. 215:30 p.m.
Nicholls & Crampton, P.A., 3700 Glenwood Ave, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27612
5201 & 5301 Homewood Banks Dr, 4401 Crabtree Valley Ave
Post-Submittal
Text Change to Zoning Conditions
(Additional Information)
E
Isabel Mattox
Tate

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) -- cancelled
2024-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | 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.
MeetsThe third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m.BPAC Agenda

Raleigh People's Budget Assembly Candidate Forum for District C
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Martin Street Baptist Church, 1001 E. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Monday, October 21st at 7pm, at Martin Street Baptist Church, 1001 E Martin St.

East CAC Meeting
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
The city has reinstated CACs (Citizen Advisory Councils) and we’re ready to be back in action serving you! For those of you who don’t know, Raleigh is divided into 18 CACs so you’re automatically a member of one. We are a connecting point between City Council/Raleigh government and you. This allows you to have a voice in decisions that impact you.
Our next CAC meeting is October 21 at 7pm at the Lions Park Community Center.

Dorothea Dix Park Leadership Committee
2024-10-22 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan.
The Dix Park Leadership Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City’s paperless system.

Planning Commission
2024-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Rezoning Z-70-22: Glenwood Avenue, Lake Anne Drive, Winchester Drive, west of the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lake Anne Drive (District E)
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D. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Text Change TC-2-2024: Omnibus List 2024
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2. TC-6-24: Raleigh Water Public Utilities Design Manual Update
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3. Text Change TC-7-22: Co-living
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E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-25-24: 6520 & 6600 Battle Bridge Road; approximately 1/3 mile southeast of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Battle Bridge Rd (District C)
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2. Rezoning Z-26-24: Diversity Way, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of Poole Rd and Sunnybrook Rd (District C)
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3. Rezoning Z-29-24: 1025 Schaub Drive, approximately ½ mile southwest of the intersection of Western Boulevard and the I-440 Beltline (District D)
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F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of September 24, 2024 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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G. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report of the Assistant Director
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H. ADJOURNMENT

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal on the Thursday before the meeting date. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page

Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Community Meeting
2024-10-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 22-05: Cottage Court and Tiny House Garages – External Text Change Request (9/17/24)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

1. No Items Pending

Go to our Council Committees page to get information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

Economic Development & Innovation Committee
2024-10-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 22-01: Economic Development Roundtable – Historically Black Colleges & Universities (2/21/23)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

1. No Items Pending
