• Planning Commission

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

    The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

  • City Council Work Session

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

      A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED B.1 Organic Food Composting Pilot Update Shikha Gupta, Solid Waste Services On April 8, 2025, staff presented the Organics Management Feasibility Study Phase 1 Summary and Results to City Council to assess the scope of expanding processing and collections services currently offered by Solid Waste Services (SWS) to develop a sustainable food waste management solution for the City of Raleigh. The Yard Waste Center (YWC) does not currently accept food waste for processing and there is currently no other alternative within Wake County. The Yard Waste Center staff explored pathways to enable viable food waste processing beginning in FY26 by initiating a six-month Food Waste Processing Pilot Program timeline. On January 5, 2026, SWS launched a soft opening of the Food Waste Processing Pilot Program. A third-party vendor delivered 3 batches of food waste to the Yard Waste Center. The food waste was mixed with organic matter, piled on pad, and capped in mulch with temperature probes to monitor the progress. The pilot tested the addition of post-consumer food waste under North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) oversight, to evaluate operational integration. Staff has prepared […]

  • Commute Smart Greenway Pop-Up

    Lake Johnson Park 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC

    Commute Smart Raleigh is hitting the greenways this October! Stop by one of our pop-up events to meet the Commute Smart Raleigh team and pick up complimentary safety items and swag while celebrating Raleigh's greenway system. Whether you're walking, running or enjoying the greenway another way, stop by and say hello!

  • Arts Commission Executive Committee

    Virtual Meeting

    Meeting Details Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 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

  • GoRaleigh Access Information Session

    Pullen Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    GoRaleigh Access, in partnership with the Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities, will be hosting an upcoming Information Session for riders. Join us to learn about important program updates, the history of GoRaleigh Access, and best practices for using the service. We will also walk through the complete flow of a requested trip — from scheduling your trip, to what happens on the day of your ride, through completion of your trip. This session is designed to help riders better understand the program, what to expect when using the service, and how to make the most of GoRaleigh Access. Accessibility accommodations will be available. ASL interpreters and Assistive Listening Devices will be provided. Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Pullen Park Community Center Address: 408 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606 For questions, additional information or to schedule your trip, please contact the GoRaleigh Access Call Center at 919-996-3459 and select option #1. We encourage all GoRaleigh Access riders to attend.

  • City Council Public Comment

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

    A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. PUBLIC COMMENT For the dedicated public comment session on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m., the public comment period will be limited to two (2) hours. For each number range of speakers, the speaking time is set as follows: 0 - 36 speakers - 3 minutes each 37 - 54 speakers - 2 minutes each 55 - 108 speakers - 1 minute each B.1 Voice Mail Public Comment ​Effective with the September 20, 2022 City Council regular meeting, residents may phone in ahead of public comment sessions and leave a single, up to three-minute, voicemail message. This option allows people who may not be able to or want to attend meetings in-person to participate.  Comments provided via the voicemail feature will be uploaded here approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the City Council meeting. C. MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL D. ADJOURNMENT Watch Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services. If you wish to speak in front of City Council, you must sign up in advance to speak. Read more about these public […]

  • Raleigh Historic Development Commission

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

    Public Meeting - October 14, 2026 The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, October 14 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 page for details on how to leave a public comment. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov A. Call to Order   B. Consent Agenda   B.1 Approval of Minutes   The draft September 9, 2026 minutes are attached. C. Public Comment   C.1 Public Comments   This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are otherwise not on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker. C.2 Voicemail Comments   In accordance with City Council's adopted recommendations, voicemail public comments are available to the public for RHDC. This option does not apply to the COA Committee and quasi-judicial hearings. Residents may phone in ahead of the meeting and leave up to a three-minute voicemail message. Comments provided via the voicemail feature will be uploaded here the evening before the RHDC meeting. The phone number is the same for City Council […]

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Lake Johnson Park

    Lake Johnson Park 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Lake Johnson Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup. Stormwater staff will also be available to talk about the Lake Johnson Park's new Trash Trap and the impacts that debris has on our waterways

  • Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting

    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. View the agenda and minutes on eScribe. For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

  • Western BRT Open House: Pullen Park

    Pullen Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    The Western Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary with more frequent and reliable transit service. The project has completed the 30% design milestone and is advancing through final design and environmental review. We're inviting the community to learn more about the project at one of three upcoming drop-in style open houses.

  • Police Advisory Board Subcommittee Meeting

    Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

    The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community. Location Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200 900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Streaming link here.