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 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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.
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.
A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes Review and approval of the July 8, 2026 Design Review Commisssion Meeting minutes. C. Design Alternates - Old Business D. Design Alternates - New Business D.1 DA-09-2026 - 0 Lassiter Mill Rd (North Hills Expansion Tower II) WHEREAS North Hills Retail Expansion Owner LP and North Hills Condominium Owners Association Inc, property owner, requests the following design alternates from UDO Sections 1.5.9 and 3.2.6.F: (1) complete relief from the 50% ground story transparency required on the building facade facing Lassiter Mill Road; (2) complete relief from the 20% upper story transparency required for the second story on the building facade facing Lassiter Mill Road; (3) complete relief from the 50% ground story transparency required on the building facade facing Interstate 440; and (4) complete relief from the 20% upper story transparency required for the second story of the building facade facing Interstate 440. The property owner also requests the following design alternates from UDO Section 3.3: (5) complete relief from the 12ft building stepback required along Lassiter Mill Road; and (6) complete relief from the 12ft building stepback required along Interstate 440 in order to construct a mixed use building on the […]
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.
Join us in celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 Partnership Raleigh cohort on Friday, Aug. 7. Partnership Raleigh connects Raleigh young adults with meaningful career exploration and employment opportunities through collaboration with local public and private employers. Friday, Aug. 7 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Durant Nature Preserve- Campbell Lodge 3237 Spottswood St, Raleigh
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season. This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m. 2026 First Friday Movie Lineup Aug. 7 - Zootopia 2 (2025) Sept. 4 - Remember the Titans (2000) Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984) Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m.* Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
The place to be is happy hour with the NC Courage! Grab a drink, take photos with Roary, enjoy a game of mini soccer (with giveaways), deck yourself out with friendship bracelets, and celebrate women’s soccer! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, Aug. 7 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
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 June - August at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Aug. 8 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.
2026 Summer Concert Series Aug. 9 - Triangle Sax Ensemble Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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
Public Meeting - August 10, 2026 The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, 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. A. Call to Order B. Old Business B.1 BOA-0002-2026: 2716 Townedge Court Whereas, John C. Griffin, III, property owner, requests a 6-foot lot width variance from UDO Section 2.2.1.A.2 to allow a 2-lot subdivision where the northern lot fronting Blue Ridge Road will be only 59 feet wide instead of 65’ as required. This request is for an existing .58-acre property zoned R-4 and located at 2716 Townedge Court. (Case to be deferred – will not be discussed at this meeting) C. New Business C.1 BOA-0042-2026: 1930 Wake Forest Road Whereas, Blooms Incorporated, d/b/a BowString Brewyard and also marketed as Bowstring Bar and Music Venue ("BowString"), appeals a notice of violation issued in connection with the land and improvements at 1930 Wake Forest Road in the City of Raleigh (the "Property"), for lack of a special use permit and lack of site plan approval, for the use […]
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.