Livable Raleigh

Five Points CAC Virtual Meeting
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Please join us for the next Five Points CAC virtual (Zoom, link below) meeting on January 13th, 7-8pm. We may go a little past 8pm thanks to the very exciting presentations from City staff:

Final Report for the Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study (https://raleighnc.gov/fivepointsstreetscape)

Reflecting Raleigh: the next comprehensive plan, a multi-year, citywide effort to create a plan that truly reflects the history, assets, and perspectives of all Raleigh residents (https://raleighnc.gov/planning/services/raleighs-next-comprehensive-plan).

Hope you will join us at the link below.

Edie
Chair, Five Points CAC

Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

East CAC Meeting
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Hi Neighbors!

We’ve got an exciting CAC meeting coming up next Monday the 13th at 7pm. We’ll have a city planner discussing the newest comprehensive plan.

The Comp Plan impacts everyone in our city and addresses a range of issues-
Housing Choice/Affordability
Stormwater Management
Traffic/Transportation
Trees/Urban Forestry
Infrastructure/Services
Neighborhoods

It’s a long range policy document that establishes a vision for the city and provides guidance for growth and development. In short, it’s SUPER IMPORTANT!

As you can probably tell I’m pumped about this meeting, and I’d love to see you all there! As usual we’ll be meeting in the Lions Park Community Center at 7pm on Monday, January 13. Mark Turner, our technology extraordinaire, will be live streaming from Facebook if you can’t come in person.

Best,
Jean Mosher
East CAC Chair

PS: here’s a great in depth map that shows the CAC boundaries.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ZOMnjWxKRQcCp3vmthG-IbJmfCeoNdk&ll=35.812094099687414%2C-78.57139002045795&z=12

Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study (Virtual)
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
The Raleigh Department of Transportation invites you to attend the third and final touchpoint meeting of the Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study. This meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, January 13, 2025, at
7 p.m., and it’s your opportunity to learn about the latest updates on the project, ask questions, and provide feedback.
What’s on the Agenda? During the meeting, RDOT staff, with consultant support, will provide an informative presentation covering:

Project Overview: A recap of the study’s goals and objectives.
Recommended Near-Term Improvements: Building on the signal modifications implemented in September 2023, staff will discuss the next steps for improving safety and functionality in the area.
Next Steps: What’s coming up as the study nears completion.

How to Attend: The meeting will be hosted via Zoom, and all residents are encouraged to participate. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and provide your feedback during the Q&A session.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416
Date & Time: Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on the study and to stay up-to-date on the project’s progress, please visit the Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study project page.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can continue to improve the Five Points area!

Planning Commission
2025-01-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

RHDC Nominations Committee
2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | 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
2025-01-14 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. Strategic Planning Update

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.

Sertoma Art Center Renovation Project Open House
2025-01-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at our Public Open House to seek feedback on the Concept Designs for the Sertoma Arts Center Improvements on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Your input is essential – we look forward to hearing from you!
Location: Sertoma Arts Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4409 Creedmoor Road
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
Jan. 14
6 p.m.
Laurel Hills Community Center, CC Meeting Room, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
4409 Creedmoor Rd
Post-Submittal
OX-4 TO CX-7-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Molly Stuart
Klem

City Council Public Comment Session
2025-01-14 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.

Sign up to speak
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Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Reflecting Raleigh: Ask-A-Planner
2025-01-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Attend an upcoming Ask-A-Planner to ask questions about Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan. City staff are interested in engaging with residents, sharing information, and learning about their vision for the future of Raleigh. Over the next year, the City will be hosting a series of Community Conversations on the following topics:

Affordable Housing
Stormwater
Trees
Sustainable Infrastructure & Services
Neighborhoods
Transportation & Mobility

Sustainability and equity will be at the heart of every conversation. We want to hear from you at any of the Reflecting Raleigh events.

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2025-01-15 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.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Agenda
View agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 405 and 416 Dorothea Drive
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Heritage Park, 416 Dorothea Drive, Raleigh, 27601
Jan. 15
6 p.m.
Heritage Park Community Learning Center, 416 Dorothea Drive, Raleigh, NC 27601
405 and 416 Dorothea Dr
Pre-Submittal
RX-3 w/TOD TO DX-12-CU w/TOD
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart
Burns

Transit Rider Focus Group for Wake Transit Plan Update
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Transit Rider Focus Group for Wake Transit Plan Update
In 2016, Wake County voters approved a half-cent sales tax referendum dedicated to expanding and strengthening transit services in Wake County. The Wake Transit Plan (WTP) is the county-wide transit investment program that decides how those funds will be spent on services and projects to shape the future of transit service across Wake County. Every four years, the Wake Transit Plan is updated to revisit and confirm the region’s ten-year transit investment strategy. This plan will decide how to invest nearly $1 billion over the next 10 years to make it easier for people in Wake County to use public transportation.
Wake Transit staff is currently sharing ideas for how to improve transit access across the region. These ideas are part of what we are sharing now and are helping us develop an investment strategy that will:
· Create fast, reliable connections between Raleigh and Durham with bus rapid transit (BRT)
· Make regional rail options better for traveling between major destinations like Durham, Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest
· Expand the programmed bus rapid transit (BRT) network
· Expand frequent local bus service (every 15-minutes or better)
· Build mobility hubs across Wake County to enhance multimodal connections
· Provide safe access to transit with ADA-accessible stops, sidewalk connections, and signalized crossings.
We need input from transit riders to tell us what you think about these new ideas for regional connections, and which projects should come first. Regular transit riders are invited to join Wake Transit staff for a focus group discussion. See below for meeting details:
Doodle | Sign-up Sheet

Date

January 15th

Time

6 pm – 7:30 pm

Location

Raleigh Union Station
2nd Floor Conference Room
510 W Martin St

Doodle | Sign-up Sheet
Please email questions to:
Mary Kate Morookain – marykate.morookian@kimley-horn.com
Andrea Epstein – andrea.epstein@raleighnc.gov

Track your bus in real-time.
Visit: www.GoRaleighLive.org

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1321 and 1405 Athens Drive
2025-01-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Jan. 15
7:30 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
1321 & 1405 Athens Dr
Post-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD TO RX-3 w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Arthur & Anya Gordon
Burns

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2025-01-16 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.

Lunchbox Lecture with Oakwood Cemetery
2025-01-16 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. Lectures will run for 30 minutes and topics vary each month.
Oakwood Cemetery is known as a Cemetery Full of Life. But what makes it so? Join the City of Raleigh Museum to discover the stories behind the stones, as well as how this active burial space operates as a museum! You’ll learn about some of the Cemetery’s well-loved “residents,”, uncover long-buried stories, and honor heroes resting under the oaks—talk presented by Oakwood Cemetery Executive Director Robin Simonton.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2025-01-16 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.

Raleigh Transit Authority
2025-01-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

Design Review Commission
2025-01-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – January 16, 2025

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, January 16 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. Legislative Training

B. Officer Elections

C. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Committee

D. Annual Report

E. 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. 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
2025-01-16 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.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Committee Report – Liaison Representative

3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)

4. Presentation

4.1 Update to the City’s Development Ordinance

4.2 John P. Top Greene Community Center and Park – Proposed Renaming
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.3 What We Do Series – Parks and Natural Resources (PNR) – Engagement
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.4 User Fee Update

4.5 Carolina Pines Park – Accessibility Grant Playground Project

4.6 Lake Lynn West Loop Improvement Project – Schematic Design Presentation
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Directors Report

5.1 Director

6. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

6.1 Parks Committee

6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

6.3 Greenway 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 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

7.6 PRGAB Nominating Ad-hoc Committee

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

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.

District B Community Office Hours – Councilor Patton
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Altered State Brewing, 8471 Garvey Dr Suite 115, Raleigh, NC, 27616
Altered State Brewing
8471 Garvey Dr Suite 115, Raleigh, NC 27616

District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) meeting
2025-01-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Our next District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) meeting is Saturday, January 18th at 9:30 AM at theThomas G. Crowder Woodland Center at Lake Johnson. Raleigh’s Planning Department will discuss the comprehensive plan update and how to shape our City for years to come. They will also provide updates on changes to building heights for neighborhood transitions and tree protections in missing middle housing. Finally they will explain recent changes to state law that limit Raleigh’s zoning powers.
There will be ample time for discussion. Planning Department Director Pat Young will be with us, so bring your questions. Coffee and bagels will also be served. Hope to see you there!
Have a topic you want to see covered at DDNA? Let us know!
This meeting will not be available via Zoom.
Look forward to seeing you there!

Artist Reception: January/February Gallery Exhibitions at Sertoma Arts Center
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, January 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an opening reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center.
About the Exhibition
Sertoma Arts Center’s January-February Exhibition shares the work of the six fine art photographers that make up The Focus, Michelle Alias, Jo Bolton, Don Ducey, Harry O’Conner, John Lapp, and Jim Trull, in the Raleigh Room. The work of Tom Mather will be on display in the Hall Gallery. The works of Jennifer Clifton and Ashley Ashabranner will be on display in the Lobby.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center.
Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 18; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: Free and open to public

To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

A City in Motion: Traffic and Transportation Solutions
2025-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan
As Raleigh grows, so does the need for smarter traffic and transportation solutions. Every commute is a reminder that more people are on the move. We need your ideas to help shape Raleigh’s future.

Join us for A City in Motion: Traffic and Transportation Solutions, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversations series. These events will feature expert speakers and give the community a chance to share feedback on how to improve traffic flow, expand transportation options, and make our streets safer.

Wednesday, February 12 | 6-8 p.m.
Keynote Speaker Presentations
Raleigh Union Station

Wednesday, February 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
State of the City Presentation and Community Discussion
Chavis Community Center

Your opinions and ideas are important to us. Each night will feature a different program, and you will have a chance to engage with staff and hear information about current projects.

Food, translation services, and childcare will be provided. Register by Wednesday, February 5 to let us know if you have dietary restrictions, need language services, or childcare.

Register for the Feb. 12 and 19 Events

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 2025
2025-01-20 | NC

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy at Chavis Park
2025-01-20 12:00 - 15:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
John Chavis Memorial Park presents King Day
A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20, from 12 – 3 p.m. This event will celebrate Dr. King’s life through service, children’s activities, and more!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Age: All
Cost: Free

New Year, New Career Job Fair
2025-01-21 11:00 - 14:00 | NCWorks, 1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Kickstart Your New Year with a New Career!
Are you ready to make a real impact in your community and your city? This is your chance to take charge of your career and follow your passion for helping others!
Join us at the New Year, New Career Job Fair – a FREE event open to all job seekers. Whether you’re looking for entry-level opportunities or seasoned roles, there’s something for everyone. Meet with various city departments, including Transportation, Raleigh Water, Emergency Communications, Raleigh Convention and Development, and more!
Start the year strong by connecting with organizations that care about your future and our community’s growth. Don’t miss out!
Featured areas of opportunity:

Raleigh Water
Solid Waste Services
Emergency Communications
Planning and Development
Raleigh Convention and Development
Engineering Services (Facilities and Operations)
Transportation

Parking
GoRaleigh
RDOT Maintenance

New Year, New Career Job Fair
1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC 27604
Tuesday, Jan. 21
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register today!

City Council Work Session
2025-01-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon 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.

Tarboro Road Park Redevelopment Open House
2025-01-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Raleigh Parks will host a project open house at the Tarboro Road Community Center.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
