Livable Raleigh

RHDC Nominations Committee -- Canceled
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Nominations Committee for the Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) generally meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. January through May (and some special meetings throughout the year) in conference room 108, Suite 100 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

City Council Work Session
2025-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Sociable City Assessment Results

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 516 N. Blount Street
2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
May 13
5:30 p.m.
Tarboro Road Community Center, 121 N Tarboro Street, NC 27610
516 N. Blount Street
Pre-Submittal
OX-3-DE w/HOD-G TO CX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Isabel Mattox
Sheshbaradaran

City Council Public Comment Session
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA

B. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

C. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Voice Mail Public Comment

D. MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL

E. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

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Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission -- Canceled
2025-05-14 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
Raleigh Historic Development 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.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Agenda
View agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Rocky Branch and Walnut Creek Watershed Public Meeting
2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
We are hosting a public meeting to share updates on the watershed study and our stormwater programs and services. Stop by during the meeting to talk with stormwater staff! Learn more about the Rocky Branch and Walnut Creek Watershed Study.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or rains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. We all live in a watershed and are responsible for protecting and maintaining our local streams.

Community Engagement Board Meeting -- CANCELED
2025-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board meeting.
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Raleigh Municipal Building
Room 305
222 W. Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Online:
If you can’t attend in person, join the meeting virtually.
Free Parking:
Municipal Complex Parking Deck
Third Level
201 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board advises City Council on barriers that impact the Hispanic and immigrant community in social, economic, and vocational pursuits.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Agenda
View agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Sociable City Assessment Summit
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Chapel in Dix Park to hear a summary of findings from the Sociable City Assessment.
In 2024, the City contracted with the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) who produced the study. The aim of the Sociable City Assessment was to analyze the social economy’s strengths, challenges and opportunities of the Fayetteville Street District and Glenwood South District.
Consultants from RHI will be presenting their findings. All project participants and the community are welcome.
For more information about the Sociable City Assessment and process, visit the Responsible Hospitality Institute Raleigh site.

District E Councilor Jones Community Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 1811 S. New Hope Rd. (Z-13-24)
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
May 14
6:30 p.m.
Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
1811 S New Hope Rd (Z-13-24)
Post-Submittal
R-6, R-10, & CM TO NX-4-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills
Klinger

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2025-05-15 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 Agendas
View meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs
Sign Up for News and Updates
Sign up to receive alerts about the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities through MyRaleigh subscriptions.

Lunch Box Lecture with Madison Phillips
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Feed your belly and your brain!
Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month.
Join us for a Lunch Box Lecture by Madison Phillips, Assistant Director at Chavis Park. This will be a presentation on the Red-light district in Raleigh during the early 1900s. You will be led through time and space to uncover some of the most sensational stories of this city’s red-light district and how government officials of the Progressive Era worked to end this industry. Still, the women you will hear about were clever and resilient forces to be reckoned with!
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Design Review Commission
2025-05-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – May 15, 2025

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 303.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. April 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

B. Other Business

1. Legacy Projects

2. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

C. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

D. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

E. 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. 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
2025-05-15 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 Erinsbrook Park Schematic Design Approval
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.2 Update from RPD on their Greenway Unit

5. Directors Report

5.1 Director

6. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

6.1 Parks Committee

6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

6.3 Greenways Committee

6.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

7. Committee Reports – Liaison Representatives

7.1 Arts Commission and PADB

7.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

7.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board

7.4 Dix Leadership Committee

7.5 FY26 PRGAB Work Plan Ad hoc Committee

7.6 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

7.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7.8 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

8. Chair Report/Announcements

8.1 Chair

9. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

10. Adjournment

10.1 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.

Chat with the Chief - CANCELLED
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Date: May 15
Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Marsh Creek Park Community Center
3050 N. New Hope Road
Raleigh, NC 27604
Join us for Chat with the Chief, an open dialogue event that gives community members the chance to voice real issues, concerns, and questions directly to Chief Rico Boyce and Raleigh Police Officers. It serves as both a listening opportunity for law enforcement and a platform for meaningful community engagement.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 1220 & 1246 Wicker Drive (Z-48-24)
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Wake County ABC Commission, 1212 Wicker Drive
May 15
6 p.m.
Wake County ABC Commission, 1212 Wicker Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
1220 & 1246 Wicker Dr (Z-48-24)
Post-Submittal
IX-3 TO CX-20-UL-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Leticia Shapiro
Klinger

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3328 Forestville Road (Z-07-25)
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Road, Raleigh, 27616
May 15
6 p.m.
Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Rd
3328 Forestville Rd (Z-07-25)
Post Submittal
R-4 TO CX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Chad Essick
McGregor

Raleigh Water Job Fair
2025-05-16 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Woodard Annex Facility, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Dates/Times:
May 16, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
May 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location:
Lake Woodard Annex Facility
3324 Lake Woodard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
Ready to make a splash in your career? Dive into exciting opportunities with Raleigh Water, the award-winning provider of clean water to over 630,000 residents.
Imagine:

Rewarding Roles: Find your perfect fit within our diverse divisions.
Dynamic Team: Collaborate with experts who are passionate about what they do.
Serving Your Community: Contribute to providing a vital resource to Raleigh and the surrounding areas.
Award-Winning Excellence: Be part of a team that consistently ranks among the best, even internationally.

Take the next step in your career journey and meet us at the Raleigh Water Job Fair.
Don’t miss out!

Five Points Spring Fling
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The Five Points Center for Active Adults invites the community to its Spring Fling on Friday, May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and connection.
Guests can look forward to live music from the Raleigh Parks Band, festival-style games, program demonstrations, and a variety of delicious local food trucks. Kids 12 and under eat free with pizza from Timber Pizza, and additional food will be available from Party in a Pita, Lee’s Kitchen, and Jones Lemonade Slushy.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening on the lawn filled with fun activities, cornhole, and dancing. Inside, enjoy interactive demos of popular center programs like yoga, soul line dancing, art classes, and drumming.
The Spring Fling is a great opportunity for neighbors to reconnect and explore all that the Five Points Center has to offer.
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Five Points Spring Fling
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Friday, May 16th – 5:30-7:30 PM
Grab your lawn chair, pack a blanket, and bring the whole family! Kick back with live music while the kids (and kids at heart!) enjoy festival-style games, cornhole, and more fun on the big lawn. Then head inside to get a taste of our programs—art classes, yoga, soul line dancing, drumming, and plenty more to explore!
Live Music:
Get Ready to Dance! The Raleigh Parks Band will be rocking the back patio all night long! Made up of talented City of Raleigh employees, this crowd-favorite group brings the energy with popular covers that’ll have you dancing in no time. They’ve played all over town—and now they’re bringing the party to you!
Food Trucks:
Come Hungry! We’ve got delicious eats lined up just for you! Kids 12 & under can grab free pizza from our awesome neighbors at Timber Pizza. Plus, treat yourself to tasty bites from Party in a Pita, Lee’s Kitchen, and cool off with a refreshing Jones Lemonade Slushy. Yum!
No registration required. Schedule of program demonstrations will be listed at the facility on the day of the event.
Location – 2000 Noble Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Retreat
2025-05-16 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.
Meets
The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified.
6 p.m.
BPAC Agenda

Raleigh Police Department Community Run Event
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Welcome to the Raleigh Police Department Community Run Event!
Join us on the Raleigh greenway to run with officers and learn about greenway safety. This free event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and support our local police department.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely jog, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Come out and show your support for our dedicated law enforcement officers while staying active and healthy. We can’t wait to see you there!
Register for this free event.
Date: May 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Trails: House Creek Greenway Trail and Reedy Creek Trail
Location: Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
Parking: Runners are asked to park in parking lot 6 at Meredith College.

Introduction to Kayaking at Lake Johnson
2025-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
ACA (American Canoe Association) of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Parks are once again joining together to host their annual Kayaking 101 event on May 17 to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
Learn more about Introduction to Kayaking at Lake Johnson
Location: Lake Johnson
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
Learn more and Register Today

Weather Radio Distribution
2025-05-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Southesat Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
The City of Raleigh is partnering with Southeast Raleigh Promise to distribute NOAA weather radios and share community resources. This outreach effort helps amplify local voices, strengthen connections, and keep Southeast Raleigh informed and prepared.
Event Highlights:

Free NOAA weather radio distribution
Community resource information

Distribution and training sessions will be held every 30 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Come learn how we’re working together to support our community. When distributing the radios, the City will give priority to vulnerable neighborhoods. You need to attend an event in person to receive a radio.

Neighborhood Ecology Corps Open House
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us at Walnut Creek Wetland Park for an open house where you can:

See our program in action through hands-on activities
Meet current NEC students and hear their experiences
Get to know our instructors
Learn more about our curriculum

Details
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: Middle and High School Students
Cost: Free

Rootle Roadster Tour at Moore Square
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Rootle Roadster Tour is back and rolling into Moore Square on Saturday, May 17, for a free, fun-filled morning designed especially for young children and their families!
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Square will transform into a vibrant hub of hands-on learning, creativity, and play. This unique, on-the-go event supports early childhood education through joyful activities that foster curiosity and discovery.
Families can look forward to:

Interactive crafts and sensory play stations
Music and movement activities that get everyone grooving
Literacy and learning games to spark little imaginations
Community resources from local partners and educators
Meet-and-greets with favorite Rootle characters (while supplies last!)

Designed with children ages 2–8 in mind, the Rootle Roadster Tour brings the trusted, educational programming of PBS Kids off the screen and into your community.
Join us at Moore Square for a joyful celebration of learning, family, and fun—right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh!
Presented by PBS North Carolina in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Marbles Kids Museum.
Details
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All/Family-friendly
Cost: Free
Does not include admission to the Marbles Kids Museum.

Explore Career Opportunities with the City of Raleigh – Virtual Information Session
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact? Join the City of Raleigh’s Virtual Information Sessions to learn about open roles and exciting career opportunities across various departments. Whether you’re passionate about public service, skilled in finance, dedicated to public safety, or anything in between, the city offers a variety positions that help shape the future of our vibrant community.
Attend these sessions to get detailed insights into job openings, the recruitment process, and benefits, all from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss the chance to start your career with the City of Raleigh – register today and take the first step toward making a difference!
Departments Attending:

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Equity and Inclusion
Engineering (Vehicle Fleet Services)

Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 12-1:00 p.m.
Registration: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b2513b80-1b70-4b5d-9d61-d5aa4114306c@f03ae146-d945-4924-95c0-7b661c30ddbb
