Livable Raleigh

Community Engagement Van at Careers on Wheels Truck Fair
2024-04-18 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | St Augustine’s University, 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join our engagement van at the annual Careers on Wheels Truck Fair! Come learn about how City employees make a difference in your community. Event is hosted by the Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
April 18, 9 a.m. t0 11:30 a.m.
Career on Wheels Truck Fair1315 Oakwood Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The committee helps people with disabilities to participate in the economic and social life of the community. To this end, the committee promotes employment of people with disabilities and communicates their needs to local leaders and the public. The committee also sponsors activities benefiting people with disabilities and their families.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
Meeting Minutes and AgendasView meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs

Appearance Commission -- CANCELLED
2024-04-18 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. Appearance 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
2024-04-18 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 Lake Johnson Pool – Partnership Opportunity

4.2 Dix Park Update

5. Minutes

5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Directors Report

6.1 Director

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 2024 Raleigh Environmental Awards jury

8.6 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

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

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.

Timely Connections
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a series of exciting talks highlighting the culture and history of the Southeast, featuring varied topics such as the tattoos of Civil War soldiers, underwater archeology, and much more.
Timely Connections Lecture Topics
April 18, Dr. Kathleen DuValThe Roanoke colony and Native Americans
May 2, Lesa RedmondBlack higher education in Raleigh from slavery to freedom
May 16, Becky SawyerTattoos of Civil War Soldiers Documented at Fort Fisher
Ages: AllCost: Free

Free Shredding and Household Electronic Disposal Event
2024-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
More information at https://raleighnc.gov/landfill-and-reuse/news/get-your-shred-earth-day

Earth Day 2024
2024-04-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
You’re invited to Raleigh Earth Day in partnership with We Plant it Forward’s Arbor Day!
Join us for this FREE community event to grow our collective community purpose toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. Explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages. We will be showing a family-friendly movie to conclude the event.

LEARN about what the City of Raleigh, We Plant it Forward and other community partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. Take action by pledging to volunteer, plant a tree, and make personal changes to support the environment.
LEARN about what the City of Raleigh and Community Partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. Raleigh, and TAKE ACTION on Raleigh’s Community Climate Action Plan
TAKE ACTION and pledge to volunteer and make personal changes to support the environment.
CELEBRATE the Raleigh Environmental Award Winners taking climate action across the community.
WATCH the movie The Lorax

More details, vendor information, and event schedule can be found at Celebrate Earth Day 2024 and on the Dix Park website.

DDNA Meeting
2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | NC
Our next meeting is scheduled for April 20th at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center with District D City Councilor Jane Harrison.
We will discuss the downtown municipal service district (MSD). The Downtown Raleigh Alliance will explain its role in providing safety, cleaning, and business development services via the MSD. Raleigh City Council is considering
expanding the downtown MSD borders to better cover areas like Glenwood South.
This meeting will be in-person only and we plan to have Zoom access back at the next meeting.
Hope to see you there!

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop!

Upcoming Workshop
We host stream monitoring workshops throughout the year where you learn how to monitor stream health and water quality in Raleigh. Space is usually limited to 15 participants.
Workshop Details
When: Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Walnut Creek Wetland Park (950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610)
Register for the upcoming stream monitoring workshop!
The workshop will cover basic stream ecology and includes both classroom and (weather permitting) in-stream activities. The workshop will cover stormwater basics, an introduction to water quality, and practice collecting water quality and biological samples in the stream.
The workshop is a prerequisite for participation in Raleigh’s volunteer stream monitoring program, but is open to all. Please come with closed-toed shoes and long pants.

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Open House at Method Community Park
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Please join us in the Pioneer Building at Method Community Park to learn the latest information about the Method Park Bond Project, and share your thoughts on the programming and activity plans.
This is a Community Open House event, so drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Latta University Historic Park Dedication
2024-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join Raleigh Parks for the dedication of Latta University Historic Park!
This park contributes to a rich history that deepens our understanding of African American life in Raleigh at the turn of the 20th century. All parking for this event will be at Jaycee Park (2405 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607), which is a five-minute walk from Latta University Historic Park (1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC 27607). Transportation from the parking area to the event via trolley will also be available starting at 3:45 p.m.
After the dedication ceremony, friends of Oberlin Village will host their 10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin event. For more information, visit friendsofoberlinvillage.org
Learn more about the Latta University Historic Park Master Plan
Event Details
Ages: AllCost: FreeRSVP by Friday, April 12Email: RSVP@raleighnc.govPhone: 919-996-3285

10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin Event
2024-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Be Our Guest!

Join us for an exciting evening meeting new friends or reuniting with neighbors at FOV’s 10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin event. This year’s celebratory event will be held on April 20, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of Raleigh’s newest park – Latta University Historic Park.

Enjoy the evening visiting a mobile library of education tables featuring: Oberlin Pioneers in Medicine hosted by WakeMed, radar scans of Oberlin Cemetery conducted by former NCSU doctoral student John Wall, Oberlin Veterans from various military campaigns, and other education displays. Dance the night away or relax on a blanket on the grassy knolls listening to the live performance of EPIC, whose playlist will include jazz and gospel. Stroll through the park and read the interpretive signage honoring Latta University. Learn about the landmark structures along Oberlin Road by partaking in a free Historic Trolley Tour of Oberlin offered throughout the evening by FOV volunteers. Satiate your appetite with offerings by two gourmet food trucks: Oak City Fish & Chips and Sweet’s Turkey BBQ. And, satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade pound cakes provided by White Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, and other terrific bakers.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Oberlin with the community, while learning about the history and the leaders of North Carolina’s largest known remaining intact settlement founded by a free Black person in 1858. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,.

Executive Director
Friends of Oberlin Village

Poetry Reading at Lake Johnson
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake Johnson Waterfront Center, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Join us in celebrating the poets of Lake Johnson Park!
This poetry reading honors ten local poets whose poems will be featured on our new interpretive poetry trail. The poets were chosen for their talent and unique ability to capture the spirit of the Lake Johnson community and the natural beauty found throughout the park. Enjoy listening to each writer read their poems out loud. Following the reading, there will be light refreshments and time to socialize. Advance registration is required.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Earth Day: All About Seeds
2024-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Celebrate Earth Day at Kiwanis Park as we learn about seeds through fun crafts, tasty treats, and planting! Ages 3-5 yrs.
Cost: $8

Earth Day at John Chavis Memorial Park
2024-04-22 10:00 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Drop in all day for fun holiday celebrations!
Ages: AllCost: Free

BPAC Policy Committee
2024-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance, crosswalk enforcement, and pedestrian safety.

Meeting Schedule: The forth Monday of every month at 12 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Joe Caruso (Chair), Kari Barsness, Elizabeth Alley, Alex Rotenberry

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

Kyle Drive Park Public Workshop
2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Drop-In Public Meeting to discuss draft concept plan for Kyle Drive Park.
This meeting will be family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Childcare will be available for children five years to twelve years old. Accommodations & Translation Services are available upon request. Please contact KyleDrivePark@publicinput.com
Location: Marsh Creek Community CenterAges: AllCost: Free

Midtown CAC Meeting -- Hybrid
2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Agenda

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:00-9:00 pm

1) 7:00 Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC

2) 7:05 Review of Minutes of Prior MCAC meetings
Discussion of Minutes, Followed by Amendment / Vote

3) 7:10 RPD officers Winkle and Garcia

Activity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown

Question and Answer

4) 7:30 Raleigh Police Request for Competitive Salaries

Rick Armstrong

Vice President

Teamsters Local 391, Raleigh Police Protective Association

5) 8:30 City Council Updates

6) 8:45 Old / New Business, Announcements, Remarks

7) 9:00 Adjournment

In Person Location:

Millbrook Exchange

1905 Spring Forest Road

Raleigh, NC 27615

Zoom Meeting Link:

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Meeting ID: 861 7285 2122

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Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC

Dorothea Dix Park Leadership Committee
2024-04-23 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
2024-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Text Change TC-3-23: Clean Transportation Ordinance
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Text Change TC-6-23: Streetscape Plans and Custom Signage Plans
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. 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.

2. 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.

E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-1-24: Jones Franklin Rd Street Plan Amendment, between Fort Sumter Rd and Tryon Rd
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-43-23: Carolina Avenue, north of Western Boulevard between Carolina Avenue and Heather Drive (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Rezoning Z-63-23: 7691 ACC Boulevard, approximately 400 feet west of the intersection with Inspire Drive (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Rezoning Z-65-23 2321 Crabtree Blvd, 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Capital Blvd and Crabtree Blvd
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Rezoning Z-06-24: Blue Ridge Road, southeast intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail, south of UNC Rex Hospital (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of April 09, 2024 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

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

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.

Happy Earth Day
2024-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Bring the littles out to celebrate this great earth we live on!
We will be making some Earth Day crafts, snacks and reading a book. We will also play a game and learn about the three R’s- reduce, reuse & recycle. Please pre-register so we can plan accordingly.
Ages: AllCost: $8 per child

Growth and Natural Resources Committee Meeting -- Cancelled
2024-04-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Go to our Council Committees page to register to join this meeting.You can also get information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

BPAC Planning Committee -- Cancelled
2024-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety.

Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern

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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 500 Rawls Drive (Z-07-24)
2024-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
April 23, 2024
Tarboro Road Community Center
500 Rawls Drive
Post-submittal
Z-07-24, R-10 to RX-4-CU
C
Isabel Mattox
919-781-1311
Shaughnessy

Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Hi CAC neighbors,
AGENDA UPDATE: We will have a police report, but no presentation on rezoning case Z-83-22 (just a quick update). The focus of this meeting will be on Raleigh’s environment and what we can do to improve it as Raleigh continues to grow.
Our Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting will be this coming Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM. We’ll be meeting at the Jaycee Park facility along Wade Avenue.
Agenda:• Police report• Presentation on Biophilia and Raleigh’s membership in the international network of Biophilic Cities. (1)• Kate Dixon (now on the Raleigh Parks Board) will talk about volunteer efforts to remove invasive plant species from our City parks. (2)
Click here for more news about Raleigh’s environment and Kate Dixon.

(1) One of our very active CAC members and super volunteer, Marsha Presnell-Jennette, thought it would be good for us to hear from Brian Smith (our Natural Resources Superintendent) about the Biophilic Cities Network and Raleigh’s efforts to improve our environment and connections to it. Read more about Biophilic design and concepts.
(2) Kate Dixon and a group of other volunteers have been holding a weekly workday to remove invasive plants like English ivy and privet from Windemere Beaver Dam Park, just north of Wade Avenue. They’ve made great progress, and Kate will speak to us about their work and ideas about how to expand the effort to other parks like Jaycee Park.
If you have a neighborhood listserv, please forward this email to your list.
See you on the 23rd,Mike

Michael LindsayChair of the Hillsborough-Wade CACMobile: 919-429-0177inform@nc.rr.com

Hi CAC neighbors,
Our Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting will be a week from today on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM. We’ll be meeting at the Jaycee Park facility along Wade Avenue.
We have some updates for our agenda.
Current Agenda:
• Police report (waiting to hear back).
• Presentation on Biophilia and Raleigh’s membership in the international network of Biophilic Cities. (1)
• Kate Dixon (now on the Raleigh Parks Board) will talk about volunteer efforts to remove invasive plant species from our City parks. (2)
• Possible update on rezoning case Z-83-22 (property includes where the Arby’s was on Hillsborough Street)?

(1) One of our very active CAC members and super volunteer, Marsha Presnell-Jennette, thought it would be good for us to hear from Brian Smith (our Natural Resources Superintendent) about the Biophilic Cities Network and Raleigh’s efforts to improve our environment and connections to it. Read more about Biophilic design and concepts.
(2) Kate Dixon and a group of other volunteers have been holding a weekly workday to remove invasive plants like English ivy and privet from Windemere Beaver Dam Park, just north of Wade Avenue. They’ve made great progress, and Kate will speak to us about their work and ideas about how to expand the effort to other parks like Jaycee Park.
If you have a neighborhood listserv, please forward this email to your list.
See you on the 23rd,
Mike

Michael Lindsay
Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC
Mobile: 919-429-0177
inform@nc.rr.com

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2024-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Block Gallery Artist Reception
2024-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Block Gallery, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
plants and birds, and rock (and things)

plants and birds, and rock (and things) is an exhibition of artworks curated by Scott Hazard, a North Carolina-based artist and City of Raleigh Artist in Residence for Nature Preserves.
Block Gallery will host an artist reception featuring the artists on April 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn more about the exhibition.
Gallery Hours
Date: April 15 through Aug. 23, 2024​​​​​​
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday and for City Holidays.
Free and open to the public

Blue Ridge Road South - Pre-Construction Meeting
2024-04-24 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 27612When: 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.

West Raleigh CAC virtual meeting
2024-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
Meeting on Wednesday April 24th at 7pm
It’s time to meet and talk about what’s going in in West Raleigh! We will discuss several items of interest to our members. There is a new subdivision (Chapman Cottages) being planned on Powell Drive near the park with 15 new homes and we will hear a presentation from the developer of this project. We hope you can join us via zoom on Wednesday evening at 7pm. Zoom Link follows the agenda
Chapman Cottages (David Blanton, RDG)
Community Updates (All)
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Kyle Drive Park Public Site Visit
2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Kyle Drive Park, 4700 Kyle Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27616
Discover the future of Kyle Drive Park!
Join Raleigh Parks on an engaging tour to preview the proposed master plan for Kyle Drive Park, located at 4700 Kyle Drive. Get ready to explore the site, which includes a stream, wetland, and diverse landscape. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and consider bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen for a comfortable hike.
Parking is available along Kyle Drive near the site. Site visits will begin at the Duke Energy utility easement along Kyle Drive.
