Livable Raleigh

Elections, Libraries staff partner on one of largest initiatives to date
2024-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue
Elections, Libraries staff partner on one of largest initiatives to date
The Wake County Board of Elections and Wake County Public Libraries are partnering to offer voter services at eight local libraries on Saturdays this summer. Events will take place from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. June 22 through Aug. 17, with the exception of July 6.
Board of Elections staff will visit eight libraries over eight weekends to offer voter registration updates and upcoming election information. Visitors will also be able to get a photo voter ID, which is now required to be shown by registered voters who do not already have an acceptable ID. A full list of accepted voter IDs can be found at ncsbe.gov/voting/voter-id.
“We always strive to empower more people to vote in Wake County by making information and resources as accessible as possible,” said Olivia McCall, Board of Elections director. “This collaboration with the libraries is an excellent opportunity for us to provide accurate information and help residents better prepare for the upcoming elections.”
The two organizations have worked together to offer voter registration at local libraries for years, but this is one of the largest initiatives ever planned. The events provide a convenient opportunity for residents to get their voting needs met at locations across Wake County.
Join library and elections staff at one of the following events:

June 22 – Duraleigh Road Community Library in Raleigh
June 29 – Fuquay Varina Community Library in Fuquay-Varina
July 13 – Southeast Regional Library in Garner
July 20 – Oberlin Regional Library in Raleigh
July 27 – West Regional Library in Cary
Aug. 3 – East Regional Library in Knightdale
Aug. 10 – Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex
Aug. 17 – Northeast Regional Library in Raleigh

Battling Across the Color Line
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
African American Baseball Symposium
Gather at the City of Raleigh Museum for an enlightening exploration of the pivotal role African Americans have played in shaping the history of baseball.
This event promises to unite scholars, enthusiasts, and former players in a deep dive into the rich tapestry of African American contributions to America’s favorite pastime. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the profound impact of African American athletes on the sport and society as a whole.
Cost: FreeAges: All ages

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-07-18 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. Presentation

3.1 Raleigh Parks Plan Update

3.2 Kyle Drive Property – Proposed Renaming
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3.3 Greenway Master Plan Update and Implementation
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4. Action Item

4.1 Kyle Drive Property Master Plan Adoption
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5. Directors Report

5.1 Director

6. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

6.1 Parks Committee

6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

6.3 Greenways 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 Nomination Ad hoc Committee Designee
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7.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
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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.

Design Review Commission - CANCELLED
2024-07-18 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. 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.

Partner Event: Hillsborough Street $5 Food Walk Wednesdays
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Hosted by Live It Up Hillsborough Street.
During the summer, restaurants and bars will have $5 small plate or drink offerings to introduce locals to the diverse and delicious food and beverages available from our Hillsborough Street District merchants during their normal business hours.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1321, 1405 Athens Drive
2024-07-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
July 16, 20247:30 p.m.
Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave Raleigh, NC 27606
1321, 1405 Athens Dr.
Pre-Submittal
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Arts Commission
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Meeting Details

The Arts Commission will meet in person at:
Pullen Arts Center105 Pullen RoadRaleigh, NC 27607Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Arts Commission meeting virtually. Watch the Arts Commission virtually
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

Tarboro Road Park Redevelopment Drop-In Design Workshop
2024-07-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Please help to design the new and improved Tarboro Road Park.
Join Raleigh Parks and the project design team for a drop-in design workshop. For more information, please visit Tarboro Road Park Improvements.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting
2024-07-16 07:30 - 09:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – July 16, 2024

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:45 a.m. in Suite 100, One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Pubic participation is now available in person and remotely via voicemail. To leave a public comment for the Raleigh Historic Development Commission, call 855-925-2801 and enter code 1887. Visit the RHDC page for more details.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. Consent Items

A. Approval of Minutes from June 18, 2024

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – Limit to 3 minutes

B. Voice Mail Public Comment

4. New Business

A. Recombination/Recorded Plat: RCMP-0125-2024 (521 Elm St)
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B. Recombination/Recorded Plat: RCMP-0141-2024 (1028 W South St)
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C. Annual Retreat

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
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

The Commission typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
Agenda and ParticipationVisit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

Community Engagement Pop-Up at Black Farmer's Market
2024-07-14 11:30 - 16:00 | Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Stop by and say hello to our Community Engagement team at the Black Farmers’ Market. Get informed on City projects happening around you and give us your feedback.
Staff can also help with services including but not limited to:

Education on City resources;
Information on local organizations;
Voter education and registration;
Participation surveys;
Making citizen service requests;
Help with City of Raleigh utility requests and payments;
Registering for a City of Raleigh class; and,
Applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC.

This event is in partnership with Emancipate NC

Elections, Libraries staff partner on one of largest initiatives to date
2024-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Body and Soul: The Intimate Experience of Civil War Soldiers
2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us at the City of Raleigh Museum to explore the personal experiences of Civil War soldiers through three unique perspectives.

Dr. James Broomall, The Good Death Undone: The Fate of North Carolinians at Gettysburg
Dr. Douglas Porter, “The Unholy Cause”: Religion and Dissent in Civil War Era North Carolina.
Wade Sokolsky, Raleigh’s Confederate Hospitals, 1861-1865

Ages: AllCost: Free

Fall Athletics Signing Day Event
2024-07-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Baileywick Park, 9501 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The Athletics Division is excited to announce our Signing Day Event for Fall Sports Registration!
This event will feature food trucks, inflatables, athletic instruction, and fun games. It’s the perfect opportunity for families to come together, gather fall sports information, and enjoy a day of community fun. Rain or Shine!
EVENT DETAILS
Ages: AllCost: Free

Southeast Raleigh CAC (SECAC)
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Good morning,
“Informed + Engaged=Empowered
SECAC July 2024 Community meeting
When: Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Where: Barwell Road Community Center
5857 Barwell Park Drive. Raleigh, NC 27610
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting may be recorded to allow sharing with Southeast Raleigh residents.
The Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs) were established to promote citizen participation in city government, disseminate information to communities and solicit views on matters affecting the wellbeing of the citizens.
See attached map for area covered within the SECAC.
We need residents of the Southeast Raleigh area to step up. If you would like to give back to the community and be a part of what impacts, you and your community.
We will be electing SECAC officers at our July 11,2024 for the following:
Positions for Two Chairs, Two Vice Chairs, Recording Secretary, Multimedia Coordinator.
Your nomination should be submitted by June 30,2024 to ulane6@nc.rr.com

Positions will stay open until filled.

Please start sharing this with neighbors in your community.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Have a say in decisions affecting your community by participating in your CAC.

-Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC

Ulysses J Lane VMD
SECAC Chair
ulane6@nc.rr.com

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” by Booker T. Washington

Parks Committee
2024-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.
The Parks 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 6:00 pm.

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2024-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

Raleigh Transit Authority -- Cancelled
2024-07-11 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.

Employer Resource Day: Empower Your Team
2024-07-11 08:30 - 10:30 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
The Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities invites regional employers to attend the Employer Resource Day: Empower Your Team event!
This event is dedicated to fostering accessibility and disability inclusion within organizations. Attend the breakfast event to explore tools and strategies to create inclusive workplaces from recruitment to retirement.
Please register in advance.

Thank you to our presenting partners:
Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesAblrCapital Area Workforce Development

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 901 Birch Ridge Drive
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
July 10, 20247 p.m.
Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road Raleigh, NC 27610
901 Birch Ridge Dr.
Pre-Submittal
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District E Virtual Community Conversation
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Wednesday July 10, 2024 – District E Community Conversation – 6-8pm –

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Community Engagement Board Meeting
2024-07-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
The Community Engagement Board will meet July 10 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Kiwanis Park2525 Noble RoadRaleigh, NC 27608
To watch virtually, please register online.

Design Review Commission
2024-07-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – July 10, 2024

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the Council Chamber.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 22-05: Prince Hall Historic Overlay District (5/7/24)
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2. Item 22-07: Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) (5/21/24)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

1. Item 22-01: Economic Development Roundtable – Historically Black Colleges & Universities (2/21/23)

2. Item 22-04: Downtown Raleigh Economic Development Strategy (2/13/24)

3. Item 22-06: Leveling the Playing Field (Workforce Development Organization) (5/7/24)

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2024-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meetings are held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar.
For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.

Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

City Council Public Comment Session - CANCELLED
2024-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
This meeting is cancelled. It will be held on July 2.
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment 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 Virtual Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
Join us Monday night, July 8th at 7 PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting we will be meeting on Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – Inspector David Johnson.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Manson (SW-Southwest). Captain Notch (SE-Southeast), Captain Van Antwerp (DT-Downtown). Our SW area is now part of three Raleigh Police Districts.
Our July Meeting Looking at Virtual, In-Person, or Hybrid Meetings – Opportunities are approaching where we will consider what format we use for our monthly meetings. Many have become comfortable with the Virtual format. How we communicate has changed over the last four years. Should we return to the in-person meetings where we met at a community center for many years? We need to look at options and listen to what our community feels is best for us. Please feel free to use this time to bring your comments, and concerns, to the group. We want to hear from you and learn more about what you believe is the best pathway ahead. Together we can decide what is the best fit for us. Could some combination of the alternatives be the answer?
Changes in Community Group Meetings – Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents.
Our next meeting is scheduled for August 12th, 2024.

Hopefully, we will (maybe) soon have some encouraging information about returning to our traditional home at Carolina Pines Community Center.
If you have a particular interest and suggestions for topics please let us know.

Zoom Meeting

Five Points CAC virtual (Zoom) meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Our next Five Points CAC virtual (Zoom) meeting is next Monday, July 8th, 7-8pm.

To join the Zoom meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

We will have a police report and a guest speaker from the City of Raleigh, Barbara Godwin, Bike & Pedestrian Project Manager, to discuss the Downtown North-South Greenway Connector, https://raleighnc.gov/projects/downtown-north-south-greenway-connector, and the West Street section of it which will bring it to Five Points.

And City Council Member Christina Jones will be with us to share news about City Council recent decisions and deliberations and issues before the council.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Edie

East CAC
2024-07-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
The East CAC will meet on Monday, July 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is an organizational meeting and to elect officers to serve a term of 1-year as leaders of ECAC. Open positions include Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, please email Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt at candidatecommittee@eastraleigh.org by Monday, June 10.

Please join us to reinvigorate our area’s Citizen Advisory Committee. Neighborhoods served include: Belvedere Park, Oakwood North, Longview Gardens, Longview Park, Windsor Park, Gatewood, and Lockwood.

Please spread the word. Hope to see you there!

Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- 0 Diversity Way
2024-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
July 8, 2024 5:30 p.m.
Robert’s Park Community Center, 1300 E Martin Street Raleigh, NC 27610
0 Diversity Way
Pre-Submittal
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Greenway Committee
2024-07-08 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.
