Livable Raleigh

Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan

More people move to Raleigh every day. How we grow shapes how the city provides services like public safety, trash pickup, parks programs, and clean water. We’re planning for the future, and your voice matters.

Let’s talk about it at our final Community Conversation.

Thursday, May 29 | 6–8 p.m.
Wake Chapel Church Life Enrichment Center
June 5 | 6–8 p.m.
NC State McKimmon Center

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you have dietary restrictions, or require language services, please let us know. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

Can’t make it to the conversation? Stop by an Ask-A-Planner event to talk one-on-one with city staff:

June 10 – Brier Creek Community Center | 3-6 p.m.
June 12 – Barwell Road Community Center | 3-6 p.m.
June 16 – Virtual | 3-6 p.m. Register

Take our surveys by June 13! Your feedback will help guide Raleigh’s future.

Register for the May 29 and June 5 events

Learn more about Reflecting Raleigh and all six of the Community Conversations.

Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join us for Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation series to explore how we can grow equitably and sustainably. Hear from experts on how we can plan for essential water, housing, transportation, and public safety support residents today and tomorrow. Come share your ideas!

Thursday, June 5 | 6-8 p.m.
State of the City and Community Conversation
McKimmon Center at NC State University
1101 Gorman Street

Registration is encouraged but not required. Refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan to come! It helps us plan for things like language interpretation and accessibility.

Welcome to Summer!
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
School’s almost out, and it’s time to kick off summer in style!
Please celebrate with us on Thursday, June 5 for an evening packed with carnival games, face painting, delicious food, arts and crafts, and more. Bring the whole family—fun is guaranteed for all ages! Registration is encouraged. Let’s start the summer off right!
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: 5 – 12
Cost: Free

Gipson Play Plaza Ribbon Cutting
2025-06-06 16:00 - 22:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate—join us for the grand opening of Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, where adventure begins!
The Gipson Play Plaza ribbon cutting event will take place on Friday, June 6 from 4 to 10 p.m. with grand opening celebration events on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8.
More information: Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Mine Creek Greenway Improvements Public Open House
2025-06-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway at a public open house on Tuesday, June 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh Room, located at 1400 W. Millbrook Road.
Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Shelley Lake parking lot located at 1140 W. Millbrook Road.
The section of Mine Creek Trail included as part of this project extends from Shelley Lake south to Crabtree Creek Greenway, near North Hills Drive. The proposed improvements include trail resurfacing, improved community access, safety enhancements, and pedestrian bridge replacement.
We welcome your feedback and look forward to providing an improved greenway experience!
Learn more about the Mine Creek Greenway Project
Details
Shelly Lake parking lot
Saturday, June 7, 8 – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening
2025-06-07 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-08 09:00 - 22:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Date: Saturday June 7 – Sunday June 8
Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate—join us for the grand opening of Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, where adventure begins!
More information: Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Councilor Jane Harrison's DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) meeting
2025-06-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Have questions about the City’s budget for fiscal year 2026?
Have ideas for improvement?
Join the next District D Neighborhood Alliance meeting to discuss. We will get together on Saturday, June 7 at Pullen Park Community Center at 9:30 am.
Visit budget.raleighnc.gov to review the proposed budget.

Pride Ride: LGBTQ+ Trolley Tour
2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join Raleigh Historic Sites for a ‘Pride Ride’ celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ history!
This tour will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest important to the evolution of Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community.
Tickets are $12 per person. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12 per person
Get Tickets on RecLink

Prince Lunsford Lane's Return to Raleigh, 1866 - A Talk with Dr. Craig Friend
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a talk by Craig Thompson Friend, author & professor of history at North Carolina State University, and celebrate Dr. Friend’s upcoming book “Becoming Lunsford Lane, The Lives of an American Aeneas.
Lunsford Lane’s story is a biography for our times: a man searching to define life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in a changing American society scarred by contentious politics, economic challenges, class tensions, loss of political rights, and racial violence.
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Preserving Raleigh’s Black Churches Workshop
2025-06-09 11:30 - 13:30 | St. Paul AME Church, 402 W Edenton St., Raleigh, NC, 27603
Historic churches face many challenges. These historic spaces are havens of resilience, activism, and cultural identity. They are also physical reminders of that legacy to their communities.
This work session will provide more details about the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserving Black Churches grant and walk through creating an account for the grant application system. The information we’ll be sharing is aimed at church leadership and decision makers.
Please plan to bring a laptop to the event to create a grant portal account. One person can register on behalf of all members attending from the same church.
Registration is required to ensure we provide accurate estimates to our caterer. Event registration will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. If you have dietary restrictions, or need language services, please let us know via the registration form.

Board of Adjustment
2025-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
1. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0012-2025: 773 St. George Road
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B. BOA-0014-2025: 8661 Six Forks Road
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C. BOA-0015-2025: 1210 Mordecai Drive
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D. BOA-0016-2025: 2810 Blue Ridge Road
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E. BOA-0017-2025: 4605 Goldsmith Court
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F. BOA-0018-2025: 103 Bragg Street, 1116 Mark Street, 107 Bragg Street
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G. BOA-0022-2025: 5410 Olive Road
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H. BOA-0023-2025: 2310 Compassionate Drive
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I. BOA-0024-2025: 1316 Carp Road
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J. BOA-0025-2025: 2511 White Oak Road
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2. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of Draft April14, 2025 Meeting Minutes
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4. ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that acts on appeals for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations in the zoning regulations. Its decisions are final but may be subject to court action. The Board consists of eight members: four regular members and two alternate members are appointed to two-year terms by the City Council and must reside within the City limits; one regular member and one alternate are appointed by Wake County Commissioners and must reside within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Established by City Code Section 24-48.
Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Greenway Committee
2025-06-09 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.

City Council Budget Work Session
2025-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget 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.

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement -- In-Person Meeting
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
SW Community Meeting at the Carolina Pines Community Center (2305 Lake Wheeler Rd.). We will meet in person, without streaming, next Monday evening, June 9th, at 7:00 pm.

There will be reports from Raleigh Police Officers and City Inspections.
We plan to have a special update from Lisa Genschel, of the Dix Park Conservancy who will tell us about a new way to participate in and support Dix Park activities. The official opening of the beautiful new Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park is scheduled this coming weekend (June 6-8).

Carolina Pines Improvement Project – With the contract for construction along the entire length of Carolina Pines Avenue having been awarded we should be seeing a Pre-Construction meeting with our neighborhood in the coming weeks. That meeting for Community with the City Engineering Services and Contractor will be at Carolina Pines Community Center. Date and time TBD.
I have been told that we can use the Center’s freezer. Therefore, I will, as previously promised, donate ice cream. Please come and help with the ice cream. Since I have no idea as to how many will attend I don’t need to be left with melting cartons and no freezer space. Please bring help. Kids welcome.

This meeting is intended to be focused on sharing interests, and concerns and just acquainting ourselves with our neighbors. Please join this gathering if you can. Hopefully, we will have a good turnout. I plan to schedule in-person meetings four times a year (next one in September) the others will continue to use Zoom.

Chair set-up in our traditional room at Carolina Pines Center will start at about 6:45 pm. Our next meeting in July will resume the popular Zoom/Streaming format.

Planning Commission
2025-06-10 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. Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-51-24: 9308 Fairbanks Drive, on the north side of Fairbanks Drive (District E)
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D. OLD BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-52-24: 1600, 1604, & 1610 Tryon Road, west of the intersection of Tryon Road and S. Wilmington Street (District D)
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E. NEW BUSINESS

1. TC-11-24: Pedestrian Passages and Crosswalks
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2. TC-2-25: Stormwater Items to Reflect State Law
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3. Rezoning Z-8-2025: 1011 Cross Link Road, at the southeast corner of Crown Crossing Ln and Cross Link Rd (District C)
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F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of May 13, 2025 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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2. Approval of May 27, 2025 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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G. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report of the Assistant Director
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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.

Introducing Sidewalk Sessions: Meeting You Where You Are
2025-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Raleigh Transportation is hitting the streets with a new community engagement series called Sidewalk Sessions. This campaign brings our team directly into the community—outside of traditional public meetings—by partnering with local businesses and community spaces across the city.
Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at Pullen Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to meet Raleigh Transportation’s Vision Zero staff, ask questions, share your ideas, and learn more about ongoing projects in your area. It’s a casual, convenient way to connect and help shape the future of transportation in Raleigh.
No speeches, no presentations—just real conversations about your neighborhood!

Learn more about our Vision Zero program!

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Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Duraleigh Road Community Library, 5800 Duraleigh Road
June 10
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5800 Duraleigh 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!

Ask-a-Planner
2025-06-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560

City Council Work Session
2025-06-10 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. Crime Statistics and Public Safety Partnership Program 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.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee Training
2025-06-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct training on Tuesday, June 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor’s Center, 1101 Wake Forest Rd.

For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.govor visit the RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness webpage.

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. Training

A. Annual COA Committee Training

3. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 721 & 725 Grove Avenue
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
June 10
6:00 p.m.
Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
721 & 725 Grove Avenue
Pre-Submittal
R-6 w/SRPOD TO R-10-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Worth Mills
Burns

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2230 S New Hope Rd.
2025-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
June 10
6:30 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
2230 S New Hope Rd
Post-Submittal
CX-5-CU TO CX-5-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Michael Birch
Marziano II

City Council Public Comment Session
2025-06-10 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
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2. Voice Mail Public Comment

D. PUBLIC COMMENT MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL

E. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

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

Sign up to speak
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
2025-06-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – June 11, 2025

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber.
Public participation is available in person and remotely via voicemail. Visit the RHDC pagefor details on how to leave a public comment.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – Limit to 3 minutes

B. Voice Mail Public Comment

4. New Business

A. National Register Nomination – Biltmore Hills Neighborhood
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B. Annual Election of Officers

5. Committee Reports

A. Research

B. Community Awareness

C. Certificate of Appropriateness

6. Other Business

A. Report of Commissioners

B. Report of Historic Preservation Unit
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7. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

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
2025-06-11 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

Raleigh in Motion
2025-06-11 16:30 - 19:00 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Be part of the plan for safer, smarter mobility.
Do you walk, roll, bike, bus, scoot, or drive through Raleigh? Then this event is for you! Save the date for Raleigh in Motion, a community open house happening on:

📅 Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕓 4:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Chavis Park Community Center – Reception Hall (Room 202)
You’ll get a first look at draft recommendations from the Active Mobility Plan and Downtown Mobility Study—two major efforts working together to build a more connected, people-first transportation network.
This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive stations, kid-friendly activities, and light refreshments. More details are coming soon—but for now, mark your calendars!
Let’s get Raleigh moving—together.

District E Councilor Jones Monthly Meeting
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

Live Big Band and Dancing
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join us for a live music event at Pullen Dance!
The Triangle Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece band will be playing at 2 special dances. Don’t miss out on a night of dancing and fun! Can’t make it to the dance on April 9, the band will be back for another live performance on June 11. Pre-registration is not required but encouraged, so we can plan accordingly.
Location: Pullen Community Center
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $10 at the door

BPAC Community Outreach Committee -- Cancelled
2025-06-12 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.
