Livable Raleigh

Barwell Community Garden Workday
2025-07-24 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Raleigh Park staff wanted to give everyone a friendly reminder about the Barwell Community Garden workday coming up on Thursday (7/24/25). We have advertised the start time for 8:30. I am hopeful that we can have some existing community gardeners there during the cleanup as well,

Date/Time:
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Meeting Location:
Barwell Road Community Garden
5857 Barwell Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
View Map / Get Directions

Organizer:
Amy Ballard
amy.ballard@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2767

See link for details and sign up.

Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources – Volunteer Console

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. Call to Order – Chair

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: June 26, 2025
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4. Minor Work Report
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B. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

1. COA-0078-2025: 1101 HILLSBOROUGH ST
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2. COA-0080-2025: 603 ELM ST
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3. COA-0082-2025: 810-816 BROOKLYN ST
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C. Other Business

1. Committee Discussion

D. Adjourment

1. Adjourn Meeting

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information and how to participate. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

Find Your Glimmer Closing Night | SEEK Raleigh
2025-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
You Are Glowing! A neon fashion night.
Patrons are encouraged to wear their neon or other glimmers. A make-and-take jewelry glimmer will be available as well.
When: Friday, July 25, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC
Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It’s a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist’s heart and head and brings joy and sunshine.
Read more about the exhibition.

Birthday in Bloom
2025-07-26 09:00 - 21:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Celebrate Dix Park’s 10th Birthday at the Sunflower Field!
Learn more about Birthday in Bloom!

Emergency Weather Preparedness Event
2025-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Mount Mariah Community Church, 1500 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Don’t let the storm catch you off guard! Come to our weather preparedness event to learn how to prepare for storms. Mount Moriah Community Church is partnering with the City of Raleigh to share information and resources.
Weather radios will be distributed; one radio per household while supplies last.
When: Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Mount Moriah Community Church
1500 Garner Rd. Raleigh, NC

Closing Reception | Found and Formed Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2025-07-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
About the Exhibition

“Found and Formed” showcases the use of reclaimed, reused, recycled, second-hand, and found materials in art. The exhibition features local artists Kelsey Merreck Wagner, Debbie Secan, ndidi kowalczyk, Karen Christie, Sterling Bowen, Stephanie Witchger, and Andrea Vail.

The artwork will be on display from May 3 – July 27, 2025. A free closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, July 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.

Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC
Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map
Cost: Free and open to the public

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

Community Engagement Board - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Policy Subcommittee meeting.

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-07-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Equity Subcommittee meeting. This meeting will be held online.
Join the meeting virtually

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd.
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
July 28
7 p.m.
Barwell Community Center, Meeting Room, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
5409, 5413, 5501 Poole Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Worth Mills

Future Construction Chat at the Boyer-Waldrop Site
2025-07-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Boyer_Waldrop Site, 1701 Boyer Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us as we serve light refreshments (Healthy drinks & baked goods from your local community businesses), and we hand out informational materials and answer any questions the community may have.
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Location: 1701 Boyer St. Raleigh, NC
Time: 12 – 2pm
We’ll be sharing updates on:

The Boyer-Waldrop Redevelopment Site
The new Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Station and New Bern corridor construction.

We hope to see you there!

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2025-07-29 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2806 Gresham Lake Road
2025-07-29 17:30 - 18:30 | 2806 Gresham Lake Road, 2806 Gresham Lake Road
July 29
5:30 p.m.
2806 Gresham Lake Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
2806 Gresham Lake Rd
Pre-Submittal
IH-SHOD-2 TO IX-3-CU-SHOD-2
(Additional Information)
ETJ (B)
Isabel Mattox

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive
2025-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
July 29
6:30 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, Classroom 112A, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
ETJ (D)
Molly

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Z-17-25, 5305, 5309, 5401, 5419 Louisburg Rd.
2025-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd.
July 29
7 p.m.
St Matthews Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Z-17-25 5305, 5309, 5401, 5419 Louisburg Rd
Post-Submittal
R-1 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
ETJ (B)
Ashley Honeycutt Terrazas

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Lassiter Mill Road Assemblage (North Hills)
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Church of the Apostle, 333 Church at North Hills street
July 30
5 p.m.
Church of the Apostles Fellowship Hall, 333 Church at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Lassiter Mill Rd Assemblage (North Hills)
Pre-Submittal
CX-12-UL w/SHOD-2 & CX-5-PL TO CX-12-CU, CX-20-CU, & CX-40-CU
(Additional Information)
A
Michael Birch

Caraleigh Park Public Art and Community Feedback Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts Access North Carolina, 444 S Blount St., #115B, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join artist, Jean Gray Mohs, at Arts Access on Friday, Aug. 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. for a community engagement event to preview the public art concept designs for Caraleigh Park. This is your chance to explore the artist’s ideas for the park and share your thoughts directly with the project team. Your feedback will help shape the final design for the park.
This event is free.
If you need accommodations to attend, please reach out to Julia Whitfield at julia.whitfield@raleighnc.gov.
Learn more about Public Art at Caraleigh Park.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held March – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, August 2
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Boots on the Ground Back to School Extravaganza
2025-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Back to school is right around the corner, so make sure to mark your calendars for the “Boots on the Ground Extravaganza” bookbag giveaway.
This exciting event is brought to you by Women Who Care. Come out and enjoy carnival games, face painting, delicious food, arts & crafts, and, of course, a bookbag giveaway while supplies last!
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Free – Registration is encouraged but not required
Register on RecLink

Summer Concert Series
2025-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series

Aug. 3 – Capital Transit
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2025-08-05 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, August 5 at 4 p.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Public Comment

A. 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

3. Old Business

A. Website Conversion

B. SWAG Items

C. RHDC Social Media Calendar

4. New Business

A. Tabling Events

B. Landmark Trading Cards

5. Other Business

A. Pending Discussion Items

6. Adjournment

The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

National Night Out - Oakwood Commons
2025-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Oakwood Commons Park, 535 N East St, Raleigh, NC, 27604

National Night Out 2025 - Tarboro Rd Community Ctr
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center

RHDC Research Committee
2025-08-06 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
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.
AGENDA

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Old Business

A. 2025 Inquiry Letters for RHL

3. Public Comment

A. 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. Pending Business

A. Items not being discussed

5. Adjournment

Outreach at North Regional Library - CANCELLED
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
August 6
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
2025-08-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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
2025-08-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2025-08-07 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.

Design Review Commission
2025-08-07 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. 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.
AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. June 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes

2. July 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes

B. Other Business

1. Legacy Project Update

2. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Work Session

C. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

D. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

E. Adjournment
