Livable Raleigh

Raleigh Police Hiring Event
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Police Training Center, 2320 Law Enforcement Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The Raleigh Police Department is hiring! Join us for a recruiting event where you can start the hiring process by taking the Reading Comprehension Test and Physical Fitness Assessment. The next police academy begins Feb. 2025.
Register online.
Saturday, Nov. 169 a.m. to noon – begins promptly at 9 a.m.2320 Law Enforcement DriveRaleigh, NC 27610

The Doctor is in History Tour
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come learn about how doctors like Dr. Manassa Pope practiced medicine.
Tours include original medical tools and medicine from the Pope House collection, The Country Doctor Museum and Shaw University Archive!
This program is supported in part by North Carolina Humanities the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.Location: Pope House MuseumAges: AllCosts: FreeNo Registration on Required

Coats Cause We Care Coat Giveaway
2024-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Southgate Park, 1801 Proctor Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The City of Raleigh Coats Cause We Care mission is to provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.
Keep someone warm this winter. Bring your new or gently used clean coats to make someone’s winter a warm and cozy season. The temperatures can get extremely cold in the winter. Here is one way to support your community and help your neighbors.
Every coat goes to a person in need, free of charge and without discrimination or obligation. Please support our Coats Cause We Care drive because YOU CARE!
Donation Details

Donations are accepted now through Thursday, Nov. 14
Drop Off Your Coats

Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center Monday – Friday between 2 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The nearest Raleigh Parks Community Center

Coat Giveaway Day
Location: Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community CenterDate: Saturday, Nov. 16Time: noon to 4 p.m.Cost: FreeAges: All

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh.
MeetsThe third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m.BPAC Agenda

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1600, 1604, 1610 Tryon Road
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Nov. 187 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
1600, 1604, 1610 Tryon Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD and R-10 w/SRPOD TO RX-4
(Additional Information)
D
Toby Coleman
Burns

North CAC
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

East CAC Meeting
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Please join us for our East CAC meeting next Monday the 18th at 7pm at the Lions Park Community Center.

We will have a representative from the city discussing the Greenway Project. Specifically the Raleigh Blvd Realignment and Relocation Project and Crabtree Creek Improvements. We’d also like to hear your thoughts on all things East Raleigh!

Hybrid Midtown CAC meeting
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Agenda

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2024, 7:00-9:00 pm

1) 7:00 Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC

2) 7:05 Review of Minutes of Prior MCAC meeting

3) 7:10 RPD officers Winkle and Garcia

Activity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown

Question and Answer

4) 7:30 Community Conversation
Larry Helfant,

Midtown CAC Chairman

5) 8:30 City Council Updates

6) 8:45 Old / New Business, Announcements, Remarks

Eastgate Park Management Change – Linda Stafford

Rezoning Updates – Steve Brechbiel

December MCAC Social – December 16, 2024

7) 9:00 Adjournment

In Person Location:

Eastgate Park Community Center

4200 Quail Hollow Drive

Raleigh, NC 27609

Zoom Meeting Link:

Available by Request

Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC

City Council Work Session
2024-11-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program – Update – Disparity Study Implementation

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work 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.

City Council Afternoon Session
2024-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

C. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS

D. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Moore Square Café – Concessionaire License Agreement
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Raleigh Housing Authority Bond Issuance – Preserve at Gresham Lake
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Affordable Housing – Lennox Chase Supportive Housing Loan – Authorize New Loan Documents

6. Public Private Partnership – Resolution Authorizing Sale of City Property – Option to Purchase – Portion of 2300 Crabtree Boulevard
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Report on Matters Resolved and Closed
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

1. Petition Annexation – AX-25-24 – Non-Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2523 Mid Pines Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. CONSENT AGENDA – REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Federal HUD Consolidated Plan, FY 2026-30 and Annual Action Plan, FY 2025-26

G. CONSENT AGENDA – EASEMENTS

1. Easement Request – 12804 Strickland Road – Duke Energy Progress, LLC
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2. Easement Request – 1329 Kent Road – Duke Energy Progress, LLC
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H. CONSENT AGENDA – STORM DRAINAGE

1. Storm Drainage – Stream Stabilization Program – New Project Approvals
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I. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Professional Services – MSA for On Call Engineering Services – Brown and Caldwell, Inc. – Amendment Number One

2. Professional Services – Water and Wastewater Vertical Asset Condition Assessment – Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.

3. Contract Services – Crabtree Creek West Greenway Project – Crowder Construction Company – Contract Amendment No. Eight
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4. Contract Services – Convention Center Food and Beverage Services – Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate) – Contract Extension

5. Contract Services – Fusus Software Services – Axon Enterprise, Inc.

6. Contract Services – On-Call Master Services Agreement for Flooring Installation and Repair Services – Crown Flooring, LLC and Corner Solutions NC, Inc.

J. CONSENT AGENDA – STREET CLOSING REQUESTS

1. Street Closing STC-04-2024: Old Milburnie Road Right-of-Way
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K. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

1. American Rescue Plan Act- U.S. Treasury Compliance
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Affordable Housing – Budget Memo – Iris Ridge Development
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Cost Share – Mixed-Income Housing Feasibility Study – Raleigh Housing Authority
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

L. CONSENT AGENDA – RIGHT- OF – WAY ITEMS (CONDEMNATION REQUESTS)

1. Norris Street Petition Project
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M. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

1. Bid Award– Lions Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Retrofits Project – HGS, LLC t/a RES Environmental Operating Company, LLC
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N. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. Multi-way Stops
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2. Speed Limit Reductions
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3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Wicker Drive
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4. Two Hour Parking Time Limits – 800 South Bloodworth Street
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5. Two Hour Metered Parking – 200 West Davie Street
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O. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Voice Mail Public Comment

P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission Report
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

Q. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. North Boundary Street – Emergency Stormwater Repair Project – November 6 Consent Agenda
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. External Text Change Request: Cottage Court and Tiny House Garages
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3. Method Community Park – Splash Pad Feasibility
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Raleigh’s Alternative Response Program Update

R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Community Climate Action Plan Implementation – Clean Transportation 2 Ordinance
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Federal HUD Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan – Amendment to Citizen Participation Plan – Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

S. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE FAIR HOUSING HEARING BOARD

1. Annual Report and Annual Workplan
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T. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING – CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL – DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING AND LEASING OF PROPERTY

1. Convention Center Hotel – Update and Council Action
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2. Limited Obligation Bonds – Hotel Public Improvements

3. Public Activity Bonds under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982

U. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Business Investment Grant – PBS North Carolina
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2. Development Fees – New Stormwater Conveyance Permit
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Street Closing STC-02-2023: Blue Run Lane Right-of-Way
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4. Petition Annexation – AX-22-24 – Contiguous Inside ETJ – 6024, 6032, 6100, 6104 Rock Quarry Road (District C)
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5. Petition Annexation – AX-23-24 – Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3014 Club Drive (District A)
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6. Rezoning Z-17-24: 4325 Tryon Road, approximately ½ mile west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Tryon Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Rezoning Z-18-24: 120 Rush Street, approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of South Wilmington Street and Rush Street (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

8. Rezoning Z-24-24: Birch Ridge Road, southwestern quadrant of the intersection of Poole Road and I-87 (District C)
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9. Rezoning Z-25-24: 6520 & 6600 Battle Bridge Road; approximately 1/3 mile southeast of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Battle Bridge Rd (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

10. Rezoning Z-26-24: Diversity Way, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of Poole Road and Sunnybrook Road (District C)
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11. Rezoning Z-29-24: 1025 Schaub Drive, approximately ½ mile southwest of the intersection of Western Boulevard and the I-440 Beltline (District D)
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12. Text Change TC-6-24: Raleigh Water Public Utilities Design Manual Update
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13. Text Change TC-2-2024: Omnibus List 2024
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14. Text Change TC-7-22: Co-living Use
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V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Items Pending

W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. No Items Pending

X. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Items Pending

Y. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. No Items Pending

Z. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

AA. APPOINTMENTS

1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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2. Fair Housing Hearing Board – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Fair Housing Hearing Board – One Regular Vacancy (Tenant Slot)
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4. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

BB. NOMINATIONS

1. Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board – Recommendations
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

CC. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

DD. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. 2024 Council Meeting Schedule – December Second Tuesday Sessions

EE. CLOSED SESSION

1. Enter Closed Session

FF. OPEN SESSION

1. Return to Open Session

2. Adjourn Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon 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.

BPAC Community Outreach Committee
2024-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The BPAC Outreach Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 19 at 4pm in conference room 419.
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara.Godwin@raleighnc.gov.
The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives.

Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Brian Thomas (Chair), Nick Neptune, Michael Thor

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Arts Commission
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
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

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting
2024-11-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the Conference Room 305.
Public participation is available in person and remotely via voicemail. Visit the RHDC pagefor details on how to leave a public comment.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov
1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. Consent Items

A. Approval of Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – Limit to 3 minutes

B. Voice Mail Public Comment

4. Old Business

A. Charles & Maude Heck House (200 Hawthorne Rd) – HLD-0001-2024
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B. Deitrick #2 (1900 McDonald Lane) – HLD-0002-2024
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. New Business

A. 617 S Blount Street Unfit Housing Case – Prince Hall HOD
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan

C. 2025 Meeting Dates
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6. Committee Reports

A. Research

B. Community Awareness

C. Certificate of Appropriateness

7. Other Business

A. Report of Commissioners

B. Report of Historic Preservation Unit
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

8. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

The Commission typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 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.

Hillsborough Street Virtual Town Hall
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
Join Us on Nov. 20!
Join the staff of Live It Up! Hillsborough Street for a virtual lunchtime Town Hall! We’ll be talking about the health of the street as well as have smaller breakout spaces for in-depth discussions relevant to our three main departments: Engagement, Clean & Safe and Economic Development.
This event will be virtual, free to attend and open to all! Registration is requested.
Agenda
12:00 pm | Welcome
12:05 pm | General Street Updates
12:15 pm | Breakout Rooms
(choice of Economic Development, Engagement or Clean & Safe)
12:50 pm | Wrap-Up
1:00 pm | Event Closes

Register Now

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2024-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change.
The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at One Exchange Plaza Room 809.

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2024-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Community Conversation: Transportation
2024-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Discover the state of transit and transportation in Raleigh with the staff from Commute Smart Raleigh!
In this lively and informative session, you’ll explore everything from the latest updates on the GoRaleigh and GoTriangle bus systems to projects designed to make getting around without a car easier and more convenient.Learn how the City is transforming non-car travel through innovative programs, creating more accessible and exciting options for residents who either cannot or choose not to drive. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a sustainability enthusiast, or just curious about the future of our city’s mobility, this session will provide valuable insights and inspiration. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see how Raleigh is paving the way toward a smarter, more connected community!Location: Sanderford Road ParkAge: 18 and upCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Old Milburnie Assemblage
2024-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | NC
Nov. 206:30 p.m.
Abbotts Creek Community Center CC Classroom, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Old Milburnie Assemblage
Post-Submittal
R-30 (Wake County) TO R-6-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Collier Marsh
Redus

West Raleigh CAC
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
Meeting Wednesday
November 20th at 7pm

It’s time to meet and talk about what’s going on in West Raleigh!
We will discuss several items of interest to our members and hope you can join us via zoom on Wednesday evening at 7pm. Zoom Link follows the agenda
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*Agenda*

Lenovo Center Redevelopment

Raleigh Comprehensive Plan Update

Community Updates
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2024 GIS Day
2024-11-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join City of Raleigh IT for an exciting and interactive GIS Day at Raleigh Union Station on November 21, from 8:30 a.m.-Noon featuring engaging demos and hands-on learning opportunities. Discover how state and local governments use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to tackle everyday challenges and explore cutting-edge GIS technologies.
This event is perfect for anyone curious about the powerful impact of GIS on our community.
Questions? Please reach out to gisday@raleighnc.gov.

On-site Hours at the Former DMV Site
2024-11-21 11:00 - 14:00 | DMV Site, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh’s Community Engagement team will be at the Former DMV site.
Stop by and say hello to our team members. Learn more about the Former DMV site project and other city projects!

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m at the Raleigh Pathways Center.
Minutes and AgendasView meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs
Sign Up for News and UpdatesSign up to receive alerts about the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities through MyRaleigh subscriptions.

Planning Commission Infrastructure and Mobility Committee
2024-11-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Infrastructure and Mobility Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss issues related to transportation, transit, and infrastructure policies and improvements and connections related to land use or large transportation planning efforts.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in room 303.

Design Review Commission - CANCELLED
2024-11-21 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.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-11-21 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. Committee Report – Liaison Representative

3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)

4. Presentation

4.1 John P. Top Greene Community Center and Park – Proposed Renaming
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4.2 Development Agreement: Z-4-24 (5009 Louisburg Rd)

4.3 Tarboro Road Park – Concept Design Update
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Action Item

5.1 Crabtree Creek West Greenway Suspension Bridge Naming
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5.2 John Chavis Memorial Park Phase II, John P. Top Greene Community Center Expansion – Schematic Design and South Park Heritage Trail – Concept Design
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5.3 Neuse River Park Master Plan Adoption
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5.4 Raleigh Parks Plan Update
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5.5 Walnut Creek Trail Improvements Project – Schematic Design Presentation
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Directors Report

6.1 Director

7. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

7.1 Parks Committee

7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

7.3 Greenways Committee

7.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

8. Committee Reports – Liaison Representatives

8.1 Arts Commission and PADB

8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board

8.4 Dix Leadership Committee

8.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

8.6 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
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9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair – Holiday Social

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 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.

Come Make Your Own Recycled Wreath
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us as we make wreaths with recycled materials!
Each participant with be given a wreath form and will be free to create their own masterpiece. We will also provide lots of recycled fabrics, beads, wire and ribbon. If you have any recycled materials you would like to use, please feel free to bring them. Please pre-register, so we have enough supplies for everyone.Ages: 10 and upCost: $8 per personRegister on RecLink

History Explorers
2024-11-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time!
During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free.
Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

Digging Deeper: Stories in Local Archaeology
2024-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
As Mordecai Historic Park investigates its own archaeological footprint, the park will host a series of lectures with local experts sharing about their projects at historic sites, cemeteries, and more.
In November we welcome Melissa Timo, Staff Archaeologist and Historic Cemetery Specialist with the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology. She will speak on her work in historic cemeteries throughout the state and preservation efforts, challenges, and local resources.
Registration is not required but is encouraged.
Stay tuned for information on future lectures in this series, with 2025 dates to be announced soon.
Location: Mordecai Historic ParkAges: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

National Veterans Month Brunch
2024-11-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
We proudly honor Raleigh’s veterans and thank them for their service.
Come and enjoy the end of National Veterans and Military Families Month with us at Five Points. We are partnering with Oak Street Health and Raleigh’s Veterans of Foreign Wars to provide a brunch honoring Raleigh’s veterans. Each veteran will receive a thank you card and an honorary frame at the event. Registration is required.
Location: Five Points Center for Active AdultsAges: Veterans of Any AgeCost: FreeRegistration is Required

Dorothea Dix Park Leadership Committee
2024-11-26 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan.
The Dix Park Leadership Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City’s paperless system.
