Livable Raleigh

Raleigh Transit Authority
2026-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours" Empty headin
2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Biltmore Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours"
2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Millbrook Recreation Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

District E monthly meeting with Councilor Jones
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan:

Land Use
Transportation
Housing and Neighborhoods
Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Services

Each Technical Team will include:

City staff
Representatives from City boards and commissions
Technical experts from the Raleigh community

In-Person Water Billing Help Session
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11
4–6 p.m.
Tarboro Road Community Center
121 N Tarboro St
Raleigh, NC 27610

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 | 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 BoardDocs.
For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours"
2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Biltmore Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610

Love Bugs: A Program for Preschoolers and Caregivers
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Do you love to run, hop, skip and play with your preschooler?
Our theme will be love, wearing red, reading about love, and making a special love bug craft. Bring a friend.
This Lovebug program will focus on fostering emotional skills (such as love and friendship) and basic science concepts (insects) through hands-on art, songs, and nature exploration.
Children will learn to appreciate bugs and practice kindness through crafts—such as making their own colorful ‘love bugs’ from craft supplies or natural items—along with stories and simple experiments. The program creates a joyful, engaging environment for learning about feelings and the world around them.
Location: Barwell Road Community Center
Ages: 3-5 (accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $5

Raleigh Historic Development Commission
2026-02-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
Raleigh Historic Development 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.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

City Council Public Comment
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
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 comment sessions and how to sign up.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held 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

Project Forecasting Workshop
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Do you want to learn about exciting new projects and opportunities at the City of Raleigh? Join the Project Forecasting Workshop to learn about upcoming projects likeWake Bus Rapid Transit at New Bern Avenue, sidewalk additions, fire station construction, and more. See a full list on the Project Pipeline page.
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

City Council Work Session
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Planning Commission
2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6702, 6710, and 6518 Rock Quarry Road
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
February 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Barwell Community Center, Meeting Room, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
6702, 6710, and 6518 Rock Quarry Road
Pre-Submittal
CX-3-CU TO CX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
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Worth Mills

Board of Adjustment
2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Current and past Board of Adjustment meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and minutes may be viewed on the City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.
The Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Living Legends: C.A.R.V.E. into Black Raleigh
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Living Legends: C.A.R.V.E. into Black Raleigh. Honoring Those Who are Uplifting the Black Community Now
Panel Discussion: “Living Legends of Raleigh”

Dr. Paul Baker – Art / Education/ Community
Dr. James T. Roberson Jr – Religion/ Education / Community / Veteran
Frances Lonnette Williams – Education/ Community
Rozalyn Blair-Sanders – Education / Community
SGT Patricia Harris – Veteran / Community
SFC Elree Smith – Veteran / Community

An unforgettable evening as we honor the living legends of Raleigh, North Carolina—visionaries, trailblazers, and community champions whose work has shaped the cultural, social, and economic landscape of the Black community. This powerful panel discussion will spotlight the individuals who have not only witnessed history but made history.
This celebration is a moment to give them their flowers, celebrate their resilience, and acknowledge the impact of their decades of service. Through conversation, storytelling, and shared wisdom, these icons will reflect on their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the legacy they continue to build.
Discussion Themes

Roots & Rise: The origin stories of Raleigh’s community leaders
Breaking Barriers: How they created opportunities where none existed
Building the Future: Their hopes, advice, and continued vision for the next generation
Legacy & Love: Honoring their commitment, sacrifice, and leadership
Why This Matters in a world that often waits to honor people after they’re gone, we choose to celebrate them now—in their presence, with gratitude, respect, and joy.

Details
Location: John P. “Top” Green African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration is Required

Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
After the success of last year’s Holly Jolly Raleigh Prom for Adults, tickets are now available for our Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults on Feb. 7, 2026!
We’re hosting a vibrant, masquerade-style evening where adults (21+) can get glammed up and celebrate Mardi Gras in style with music, masks, and magic all night long. Attendees will dance the night away to beats from our DJ, sip on adult beverages from local vendors at our cash bar, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and indulge in festive mocktails crafted by talented mixologists on-site.
Every registration supports the Raleigh Parks Play It Forward Financial Assistance Program, helping individuals and families play for a lifetime.
Location: The Chapel at Dix Park
Ages: 21 and older
Cost: $40
Get Tickets on RecLink

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
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 February – May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Feb. 7
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Celebrate Black History Month at Chavis Park
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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This celebration offers a variety of activities aimed at educating, inspiring, and bringing people together. There will be food trucks, lessons for littles, Black-Owned Business Vendors, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and much more! We hope to see you there.
Location: John Chavis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

City of Raleigh Candidates' Forum
2026-02-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
Shape the future of Raleigh. Your vote matters in this year’s Raleigh Primary (March) and General Election (November).

In partnership with PowerUp NC and NCLCVF, Shaw University and Raleigh Downtown are hosting the City of Raleigh Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, February 7 at Shaw University.

This is your chance to meet Raleigh City Council candidates, hear where they stand on the issues that matter most, and make informed decisions.

FREE — Open to the public with lunch provided.

REGISTER — Scan the QR Code or register here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/ZkXyNxwFdUCMfCE7wDVtwg2.
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Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The Civic Assembly is a process for problem-solving, centered around group discussion from a representative body of the community. Participants of the Assembly were chosen by lottery and are a group reflective of Raleigh’s overall demographic. The Assembly works to offer perspectives of residents on topics and policies that will shape the Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan.

Vote Local Outreach at Athens Drive Library
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Athens Drive Library, 1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Feb. 7
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Residential Urbanity: A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
In partnership with Skate Raleigh and as part of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday events for February, we’re hosting a showcase of three local skate photographers and the backstory behind some of their favorite shots from recent years.
Starting at 6 p.m., we’ll see selections from Zorah Olivia, Chris Facey, and Clinton Perry, along with Q&A, hosted by Miguel Magallanes from Endless Grind. Due to limited space, this will be a free but ticketed event. Use this form to RSVP.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
RSVP for Residential Urbanity

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1415 & 1507 Trailwood Drive and 0 Crump Road (Z-45-25)
2026-02-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
February 5, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Method Road Community Center, PB Large Room, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
1415 & 1507 Trailwood Drive and 0 Crump Road
Z-45-25
Post-Submittal
R-2-SRPOD w/ NCOD & R-4-SRPOD TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
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Molly Stuart

The Magic of the Fourth Ward
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601

Design Review Commission
2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – February 5, 2026

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of the January 7, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting Minutes

C.

Design Alternates – Old Business

D.

Design Alternates – New Business

D.1

DA-14-2025: 4812 Hargrove Road (Eaton Grove Bldg Expansion)

WHEREAS EA Raleigh NC Landlord LLC, property owner, requests a design alternate to provide 0% build-to along Hargrove Road in lieu of the minimum 50% (253ft) build-to required per UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) Sections 3.4.5.C and 1.5.6, to construct an addition to an existing general building on the 4-acre property zoned IX-3-PL located at 4812 Hargrove Road (ASR-0063-2025).

D.2

DA-15-2025: 910 Birch Ridge Dr (Birch Ridge Drive)

WHEREAS Middle Branch Assoc Lmtd Partership, property owner, requests a design alternate to allow the proposed service area to be located in front of the building in lieu of being located to the side or rear of building as required per UDO Section 7.2.5.C.1, to construct a proposed general building on the 2-acre property zoned CX-3 / SHOD-1 located at 910 Birch Ridge Drive (ASR-0061-2025).

E.

Other Business

E.1

Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E.2

Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

F.

Adjournment

The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. 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.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
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.
