• Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup

    Raleigh Founded 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, NC

    The Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup is where bold thinkers come together to explore new ways to support local startups and build a more sustainable city. Learn about the Impact Partner Grant—up to $20,000 for projects that drive innovation in Raleigh. When? September 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where? Raleigh Founded, 2409 Crabtree Blvd Seats are limited. Please register in advance! 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.

  • Public Art and Design Board Meeting

    John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Please join us for the Public Art and Design Board meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or join the meeting virtually.

  • Meet the General Contractor Workshop

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Are you a business owner interested in projects at the City of Raleigh? Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program and Clancy & Theys Construction Company to get the inside scoop on upcoming contracts. You will learn about the 2026-28 Raleigh Convention Center project, the ongoing Wake County Public School projects, and Clancy and Theys' Trade Partner Program. Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610

  • National Coffee With A Cop Day

    The Raleigh Police Department is excited to host “National Coffee with a Cop” day on Oct. 1, providing an opportunity for community members to connect with their local police officers in a relaxed and friendly environment. This event will take place at various locations throughout the city, where people will have the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing safety, community concerns, and building positive relationships with officers. Learn more about this event. Locations and Times District Location Time Northwest Chick-fil-A: 8901 Brier Creek Parkway 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Crabtree Valley Mall: 4325 Glenwood Avenue 12:30 - 2 p.m. North Smooth Joe Coffee: 5321 Tin Roof Way 8 - 9:30 a.m. Dunkin: 13600 New Falls of Neuse Road 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Northeast McDonald's: 3026 Capital Boulevard 8:30 - 10 a.m. Southeast McDonald's: 3424 Poole Road 8 - 9:30 a.m. Downtown 321 Coffee: 615 Hillsborough Street 10 - 11:30 a.m. 42 and Lawrence Coffee Shop: 134 E. Martin Street 10 - 11:30 a.m. Southwest Café Carolina and Bakery: 2130 Clark Avenue 8 - 9:30 a.m. Willow House: 1004 S Saunders Street 9 - 10:30 a.m.

  • Biothon at Walnut Creek Wetland Park

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Biothon Overview Celebrate World Rivers Day with Raleigh Stormwater by finding and documenting aquatic species at Walnut Creek Wetland Park! Wetlands are a critical piece of the water cycle and are vital for keeping rivers and streams healthy, they also provide vital habitat for unique plants and wildlife species! For the whole week (September 28 - October 3): Submit any plant or wildlife species you find in Walnut Creek Wetland Park Identify others’ photos or recordings Help us grow our public data collection! Wetland Walk on October 1 Join us in person at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center on October 1 for some community biothon-ing and a wetland walk led by Walnut Creek Park staff! Space on the Wetland Walk is limited. Register here to ensure your participation!

  • RHDC Research Committee

    One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

    Public Meeting - October 1, 2025 The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov A. Call to Order The previous meeting notes are attached.   B. Public Comment 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. C. Old Business C.1 2025 Inquiry Letters for RHL The Committee will review the Places Worthy of Preservation list and recently completed reports to send letters of interest. If the Committee agrees that the properties should be sent landmark inquiry letters, the letters will be prepared and signed at the next meeting.  . See the complete list of Properties Worthy of Preservation . . Recently completed reports: Black Heritage and Historic Places: 1945-1975 report LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study D. New Business E. Other Business F. Adjournment The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

  • Outreach at North Regional Library

    North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC

    Oct. 1 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 7009 Harps Mill Road Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh's Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to: Learn about projects impacting your community; Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs; Get assistance navigating our website and services; and, Much more! View Community Engagement event calendar

  • Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting

    Raleigh Union Station 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC

    This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

  • Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

  • Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1415, 1507 Trailwood Drive & 0 Crump Road

    Method Road Community Center 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    October 1 6 p.m. Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 1415, 1507 Trailwood Dr & 0 Crump Rd Pre-Submittal R-2 w/NCOD & SRPOD & R-4 w/SRPOD TO R-10-CU (Additional Information) ETJ Molly Stuart Burns

  • City Budget Listening Sessions

    Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The City is seeking input from residents about priorities for the next City budget. The Budget and Management Services Department (BMS) will host listening sessions between October 1 and 16, and a budget priorities survey will be available between October 1 and November 30. Resident input is critical in creating a representative City budget. There will be six opportunities for in-person engagement, in addition to a virtual session. Virtual Session The virtual listening session will be held via Zoom. Residents who choose the virtual session must pre-register and will receive the Zoom link the day before the session. Wednesday, October 15, 6-7:30 p.m. In-Person Sessions In person sessions will kick off on October 1 and run through October 16. They will be held at community centers in each district. • registration is not required to attend an in-person session, however residents that would like an email reminder, free childcare, or free interpretation services should register using this link - childcare is available at all in-person sessions, except Budget and Brews, if                   requested at least three days in advance - interpretation services (for any language) are available at all sessions if requested      […]

  • Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions will meet on October 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Raleigh Municipal Building (222 W. Hargett St, Raleigh NC 27601, Suite 201) for the purpose of discussion of committee business. The City of Raleigh has transitioned to a new software program that manages agendas, documents, and recordings for public meetings. Throughout the year, the City will add more boards, commissions, and committees to the new platform so everything will be available in one place. View the Latest City Council Agenda A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR B. AGENDA B.1 Special Committee on Advisory Boards and Commissions The City Council Special Committee on Advisory Boards and Commissions was established at the March 18th City Council meeting and was charged with reviewing the structure, bylaws, composition, and other matters related to the city’s advisory boards and commissions. After several Special Committee Meetings and a Public Comment Session for board and commission members, the committee made several recommendations that have been adopted by City Council. The approved changes include: . The adoption of a standard bylaw template to be used by all boards and commissions; The approval of a document offering guidance to members of Council serving […]