Livable Raleigh

RHDC COA Committee Training
2024-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
RHDC COA Committee Training

Public Meeting – April 15, 2024

The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct its annual training on Monday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor’s Center, 1101 Wake Forest Rd.
For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. Training

A. Annual COA Committee Training

3. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

Worthdale Community Center Open House
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Discover the wealth of resources Worthdale Community Center provides for individuals and families by attending our upcoming open house event!
The Open House will feature:

Facility ToursExplore our facilities, including a fitness center, multipurpose rooms, and community spaces designed to foster connection.
Program DemosWitness live demonstrations of our diverse programs, from fitness classes to arts and culture initiatives, highlighting the center’s commitment to promoting a healthy and vibrant community.
Meet and GreetEngage with our staff and learn about the various services available, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Family-Friendly ActivitiesEnjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, including games, entertainment, refreshments, and food trucks.

Worthdale Community Center is a dedicated hub committed to fostering community engagement, promoting wellness, and providing diverse programs for individuals of all ages. With great facilities and a focus on inclusivity, Worthdale Community Center strives to be the heartbeat of our vibrant community.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Community Day at Barwell Road
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Barwell Road Community Center is hosting its 3rd annual Community Day event.
There will be a variety of community members sharing their resources with the community members, as well as food trucks and an inflatable for children.
Come out and meet other neighbors and friends, visit the community garden, and try your skills on the Carolina Panther’s challenge course.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Rural Transportation Workshop: Building Clean, Connected Communities
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Historic Marion Train Depot, 58 Depot Avenue, Marion, 28752
Rural Transportation Workshop

BUILDING CLEAN. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

At this workshop, we’re charting the course for improved transportation in rural
Western North Carolina. Through community-led sessions, peer discussions, and
connections with resources and support organizations, we’ll gain insights and tools
to address your community’s unique transportation challenges and bring sustainable
mobility solutions home. Please join us to be a part of this transformative journey.

When
Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where
Historic Marion Train Depot, 58 Depot Street, Marion, NC 28752

RSVP
Please register in advance online at forms-.gle/5TtM5WecvSwq19ip7
or by phone, (919) 391-5150

Details
This event is free. Doors will open at 10:30 am. Lunch and refreshments
will be provided. $25 gas cards are available to offset the cost of travel.

Contact transportation@selcnc.org or (919) 391-5150

Co-sponsored by West Marion, Inc., Clean AIRE NC, EJCAN,
Environmental Defense Fund, North Carolina Black Alliance,
MDC, MountainTrue, Southern Environmental Law CenterRegister here: https://forms.gle/5TtM5WecvSwq19ip7

Away with the Fairies
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families.
Set in Mordecai Historic Park’s beautiful nature space, Paper & Stars Studio has gathered local makers, food vendors, and independent businesses to bring together the best of what Raleigh has to offer families. Enjoy free crafts and activities, find the perfect handmade treasures, and learn about local children’s programs all while enjoying great food and fun. Don’t forget to wear your best fairy or fantasy attire!
This event is free and open to the public. Visit the Paper and Stars Studio Eventbrite to register to receive event updates! Registration is not required but helps us to produce a well-planned event and allows you to receive updates and important information concerning any changes to the event.
For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister for Away with the Fairies

Substance Use Advisory Commission Retreat
2024-04-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Poe Health Center, 224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610

Blue Ridge Road South - Pre-Construction Meeting
2024-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh
We’re holding a Pre-Construction Meeting!
Where: Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
When: April 24, 6-7 p.m.
Construction will start on the Blue Ridge Road South Project this spring. Join us during the Pre-Construction Meeting to:

Meet the construction team;
Learn what to expect during construction;
View traffic control plans; and,
Ask construction related questions.

Free Shredding and Household Electronic Disposal Event
2024-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for a shredding event like no other! The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is proud to host a FREE shredding and household electronic disposal event as part of our city’s Earth Day celebration. This eco-friendly extravaganza will take place at the beautiful Dorothea Dix Park in the Adams Lot on Friday, April 19, with shredders revving up from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s time to clear out those confidential documents and electronic clutter in the most environmentally responsible way possible!
More details about this event…

Indigenous Women Making Traditional Culture Relevant
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
During this free panel, Small Island Big Song artists and Charly Lowry (Lumbee/Tuscarora) will share their experiences as performers and cultural ambassadors. They will discuss the roles women have traditionally played in their respective cultures and discuss different ways in which they have found support and risen above challenges to realize their potential as artists and leaders in their communities. Moderated by Small Island Big Song co-founder BaoBao Chen.
Cost: FreeReserve Your SpotLight refreshments will be served.

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents.
Meeting AddressRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
Agendas and Minutes View agenda for upcoming meetings
Learn more about the Human Relations Commission

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 5201 & 5301 Homewood Banks Drive
2024-04-11 17:30 - 18:30 | NC
April 11, 2024 5:30 p.m.
3700 Glenwood Ave, Suite 500 Raleigh, NC 27612
5201 & 5301 Homewood Banks Dr
Pre-Submittal
PD TO PD
(Additional Information)
E
Isabel Mattox
919-781-1311
Reckhow

Raleigh Transit Authority
2024-04-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
1. Preliminary Matters

A. Call to Order

B. Introductions

C. Approval of March Minutes

D. Revisions or Additions to the Agenda

E. Public Comments at 4 p.m. (Comments received by e-mail will be acknowledged at 4:00 p.m.)

2. Staff Action

A. FY25 Budget

B. Set a Public Hearing Date for Return to Fares

3. Staff Information

A. None

4. Committee Reports

A. Marketing Committee – (Report of the Chair)

B. Finance & Policy Committee – Did Not Meet

C. Route Committee – Did Not Meet

5. General Manager’s Report

A. General Manager’s Report

6. Performance Reports

A. Marketing Metrics (March)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Operating Statistics
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Concluding Remarks

A. Authority Members

B. Staff

C. Chairperson

8. Adjournment

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.

BPAC Community Outreach Committee -- Cancelled
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives.

Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Brian Thomas (Chair), Nick Neptune, Michael Thor

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup
2024-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Slolom, 421 N Harrington St Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Kickoff Lunch with Raleigh Durham Startup Week
This Meetup will introduce you to the Office of Strategy and Innovation, unveil the City of Raleigh’s strategic plan, and collaborate with you on how to get involved.
When? Thursday, April 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Where? Slalom Offices, 421 N Harrington St, Suite 300
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape Raleigh’s future. Register now and secure your spot at the RDSW kickoff lunch. Let’s brainstorm big ideas and make a lasting impact together. See you there!
Many thanks to Slalom for sponsoring this event.
There are more Meetups to come! Visit the landing page or sign up for email alerts under the “Smart Raleigh” topic to stay in the loop.

Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
2024-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
Please join city staff for our quarterly in-person development stakeholders meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This meeting will include insight on changes to the Permit and Development Portal.
Interested in attending? Here are the details:
Jaycee Community Center
2405 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Additional information about the meeting can be found by visiting the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage.

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2024-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The Community Engagement Board’s Equity Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Park1905 Spring Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27615

District E Monthly Meeting with Councilor Jones
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | New World Cafe, 5900 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27612

Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting
2024-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
he Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board advises City Council on barriers that impact the Hispanic and immigrant community in social, economic, and vocational pursuits.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Community Engagement Board Meeting
2024-04-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The Community Engagement Board will meet April 10 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Park1905 Spring Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27615
If you can’t attend in person, please register to join us online.

Planning Commission Strategic Planning Committee
2024-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Strategic Planning Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss policy issues related to land use and development.
The committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in room 305.

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2024-04-10 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.LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

City Council Public Comment Session
2024-04-09 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. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

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

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Mordecai CAC
2024-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | NC
Mordecai CAC
the key to strong community

Join us online this Tuesday
April MCAC meeting, on Zoom:
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Join us to celebrate Earth Month and learn about some ways we can care for our community.
When: Apr 9, 2024 05:30 PM
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcuGpqzsoHt3ZvM_dU14IX81e-chGcx4C
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

MCAC April Agenda

Welcome/Agenda
Announcements
Police Update
Committee updates:
-Person Street Partnership- Philip Bernard
-Bikes/Peds – Kevin Kyyro

Featured Topics: “Caring for our Community”

Spring at the Raleigh City Farm
Stream Cleanups
Parks Committee Spring Update
Honeybees and Swarms
Yard Sale and Plant Sale Day

Connect with Mordecai community neighbors through our our website, http://mordecaicac.org and also on NextDoor Community, the MCAC Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2024-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar.
For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.

Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

City Council Work Session
2024-04-09 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. Rezoning Z-92-22: New Bern Station Area Planning, 744 properties along New Bern Avenue between Downtown and Hedingham Boulevard / Freedom Drive (Districts B & C)

The work session will begin with a staff presentation in Council Chambers. Council will then travel by bus to the sites identified below. While on the bus, there will be no discussion or staff presentations.
In addition to the presentation in Council Chambers, staff will present background material and respond to questions from Council at the following stops: the former DMV building (1100 New Bern Avenue), and the future East Park-and-Ride (1451 N. New Hope Road). The background material will include illustrative images of potential development under current and proposed zoning districts for the portions of the rezoning request still under discussion. The meeting will conclude in the Council Chamber.

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

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RHDC Nominations Committee
2024-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – April 9, 2024

The Nominations Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

1.01 Call to Order and Welcome

2. New Business

2.01 Upcoming Vacancy

3. Public Comment

3.01 This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker

4. Adjournment

The Nominations Committee generally meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. January through May in the Nash conference room, Suite 300 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

Planning Commission
2024-04-09 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. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-6-23: 6900 and 6950 Blue Run Ln and 4844 Pine Dr, 1/4 mile southwest of the intersection of Buffaloe Rd and I-540 (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-70-22: Glenwood Avenue, Lake Anne Drive, Winchester Drive, west of the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lake Anne Drive (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Affordable Housing Location Policy Discussion

E. OLD BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-62-23: 1020 Harper Road, approximately 200 feet north of the intersection with Fairway Drive (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-60-23: Tryon Road, approximately 400 feet from the intersection of Tryon Road and Lake Dam Road, having frontage on both roads (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-61-23: 2210 Spring Forest Rd, ¼ mile west of the intersection of Spring Forest Rd and Atlantic Ave
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Rezoning Z-83-22: Hillsborough Street and Turner Street, west of the intersection between Hillsborough Street and Turner Street (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Rezoning Z-01-24: Wake Forest Road Assemblage, 500 feet northeast of the intersection of North Person Street and East Franklin Street (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Rezoning Z-2-24: 3400 Barwell Rd; 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Barwell Rd
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Rezoning Z-05-24: 4216 Holden Road, 500 feet west of the intersection of Holden Road and Forestville Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Text Change TC-4-23: Digital Billboards
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of March 12, 2024 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

H. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report from the Assistant Director
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

I. 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.

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting
2024-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
Join us Monday night, April 8th at 7PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting we will be meeting on Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – Inspector David Johnson.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Karlinski (SW-Southwest). Captain LaTour (SE-Southeast), Captain Van Antwerp (DT-Downtown). Our SW area is part of three Raleigh Police Districts.
Our April meeting will Focus on Projects in the Dorothea Dix Park Area – Lauren Danforth, Marketing and Communications Manager for Dix Park, and Nick Neptune, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement for the Dix Park Conservancy will provide information on both Conservancy and City projects that are a part of the Dix Park Plan. Some of the projects include the construction of the Gipson Play Area, the Rocky Branch improvements, the restoration of three stone houses, a future land bridge connecting to Pullen Park, and Lake Wheeler Road improvements. We also want to hear from you and learn more about what you believe are related matters..
Community Group Forum – Comments and updates from our community leaders, Board and Commission members, and residents.

We plan to broadcast the meeting on Facebook if you would prefer to watch it and not participate.

Our next meeting is scheduled for May 13th, 2024.
Hopefully, we will soon have some encouraging information about returning to our traditional home at Carolina Pines Community Center.
If you have a particular interest and suggestions for topics please let us know.

Zoom Meeting

City Council Budget Work Session
2024-04-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

B. AGENDA

1. Solid Waste Services FY2025 Fee Proposal and Budget Overview

2. FY2025 Agency Grant Recommendations
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program Update

4. City of Raleigh Proposed FY2025 Fee Schedule

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work session.

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Greenway Committee
2024-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.
