Design Review Commission

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

Public Meeting - December 5, 2024 The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, December 5 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. Design Alternates - Old Business 1. DA-4-2024: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (5000 Lead Mine Rd) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Design Alternates - New Business 1. DA-10-2024: 5401 North (7740 Midtown Market Av) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. DA-11-2024: West South Street Apartments (601 & 611 W South St, and 716 & 718 S Saunders St) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. Approval of Minutes 1. Review November 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. Report of the Commission's Attorney E. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair F. Other Business G. 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 […]

Parks Committee

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

Reindeer Rodeo at Abbotts Creek

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Reindeer Rodeo! Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning of crafts, games, and treats. Participants are free to drop in anytime during the event. Please allow 30-45 minutes to rotate through different craft stations. Pre-registration is required for each participant. See you at the Rodeo! Location: Abbotts Creek Community CenterAges: 3-6Cost: $7Register on RecLink

Sip and Shop

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Join the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum for our free annual holiday Sip and Shop event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the museum. Browse gift options from a variety of vendors, including local artists, craftspeople, creators, makers, and more, while sipping a festive cocktail or mocktail and listening to holiday music. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a family four-pack of tickets to the hottest event in town – the Holiday Express at Pullen Park! Admission is free and includes the opportunity to explore the museum’s exhibits, but we ask that you register on Eventbrite.Location: City of Raleigh MuseumAge: AllCost: FreeRegistration is Encouraged

Gingerbread Decorating Party

Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC

Join DJ Young Fresh Prince for a festive bash filled with cookie decorating, awesome tunes, and endless fun! Bring your creativity and your dancing shoes—let’s make some sweet memories together!Location: Green Road ParkAges: AllCost: Free

Santa’s Workshop and Toy Drive

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

The holiday season is here! Come join the Raleigh Youth Council at Abbotts Creek Community Center for your personal tour through Santa's workshop! Enjoy Art and Craft Activities, Festive Music, and a picture with a very special visitor! In addition, please help put a smile on a child's face by donating a new toy for children in need. Toy donations are optional but much appreciated. Location: Abbotts Creek ParkAge: Families with children 0 to 12 yearsCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Erinsbrook Park Project Open House

Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville

Join Raleigh Parks for a public open house! Review plans for the proposed new Erinsbrook Park.  Drop by to view current design plans, talk to Raleigh Parks staff and the design team, and share your thoughts. Learn More About the Erinsbrook Park ProjectLocation: Brier Creek ParkAge: AllCost: FreeNo Registration Required

Celebrate the Holidays at Moore Square

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

Join us at Moore Square for special performances, games for the kids, food trucks, craft beer, and mulled wine, and meet Santa Claus from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Caroling teams will compete and help raise money for the Wake Tech Community College Foundation’s Fostering Bright Futures Program. Location: Moore SquareAges: AllCost: Free

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride!

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

Welcome to the holiday season! Decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites! This family-friendly program will take you to two historic locations in Raleigh. Meet at Fred Fletcher Park and take a trolley ride to Latta University Historic Park to explore its history. Then, ride the trolley back to Borden Building at Fletcher Park to build your own gingerbread house inspired by the Latta house. Each registrant will have their own gingerbread house, and decorating supplies will be provided.Location: Fred Fletcher ParkAges: 5+Cost: $15

Floravita Exhibition Closing Reception | SEEK Raleigh

Birdland 706 Mountford Avenue, Raleigh, NC

The Grid Project will host an Opening for the Floravita Exhibition on Sunday, December 8th, from 12 - 4 pm.   Floravita   Floravita, curated by Pete Sack of The Grid Project, is an exhibition about the balance between living and letting go. Artists Alia El-Bermani, Skillet Gilmore, Oami Powers, and Sally Van Gorder explore how the fading of one life isn’t an ending; it’s part of an ongoing, interconnected rhythm—a dance of life and nature. Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NCExhibition dates: November 2-December 8, 2024

Board of Adjustment

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

Public Meeting - December 9, 2024 The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street. For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage. 1. OLD BUSINESS A. BOA-0047-2024: 1000 Trailwood Drive, 1100 Trailwood Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. BOA-0048-2024: 7942 Berry Crest Avenue This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. BOA-0049-2024: 2625 Garner Road This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. BOA-0050-2024: 2505 Kenmore Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. BOA-0051-2024: 204 E. Forest Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. E. BOA-0052-2024: 206 E. Forest Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Draft November 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. 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 […]

City Budget Listening Session – Virtual

Virtual Meeting

The City of Raleigh wants to hear from you! The Budget and Management Services Department is hosting eight listening sessions to hear how residents want their tax dollars spent. Your input is critical to creating an equitable City budget. Join us for a virtual listening session on Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register online. Virtual sessions will be held via Zoom. If you choose a virtual session, you will receive the Zoom link after you sign up. If you speak a different language and need interpretation, let us know in the sign up form, and we'll provide an interpreter free of charge. Learn more about our budget listening sessions.