Historical Black Communities of NC: Raleigh's Fourth Ward
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Avenue, Garner
Community Activist Octavia Rainey will discuss the forgotten history of the Fourth Ward, a predominantly Black neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, and how the legacy of this historical neighborhood that was lost to the urbanization of the City can be honored.
Registration required: 919-662-2264

Artist Reception: Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2024-01-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, January 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception.
Perspectives in Print and Painting features work from Jenny Bonner, Peter Marin, and Susan Martin. Ceramic work from our instructors and community is also featured throughout the building.
Learn more about the Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2024-01-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
Members:
Latonia Williams (Chair)Sara PradoJennifer Truman – Ex-Officio
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Public Art and Design Board
2024-01-30 16:30 - 18:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Meeting Details
The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at:
John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Raleigh, NC 27601
Contact 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 Public Art and Design Board meeting virtually. Watch the Public Art and Design Board virtually
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before a Public Art and Design Board 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 Public Art and Design Board meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 2594
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Public Art and Design Board

Yates Mill Pond County Park meeting about environmental concerns
2024-01-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Beef Barn Classroom, 4505 Mid-Pines Road
Hi Everyone. January 27, 2024
For those of you who enjoy birding and the nature along Mid-Pines Road and at Yates Mill Pond County Park in Raleigh there is some worrying news about a proposed townhome development being built along that road. Currently every property except one on Mid-Pines Road has an R-1 zoning which helps maintain the rural setting adjacent to the NCSU agricultural fields. The one exception is a 13-acre property formerly owned by the Raleigh Police Benevolent Association, Lodge 41. They had it upgraded to R-6 after they purchased it in 1997, a zoning which would allow for higher density development along with office-type buildings. They purportedly had plans to build some sort of recreation center there- but this never happened.
In 2014 the property was sold to the Islamic Association of Raleigh and they are looking to sell it now. The Blue Hill Development Company is proposing to build upwards of 60 townhomes on the site which would more than double the residential population living along Mid-Pines Road.
There are other concerns beyond increased traffic.
One boundary of the property is Miery Creek which flows directly into Yates Mill Pond. The development plans show dramatic earth-moving and the construction of a retention pond to try to stem the flow of pollutants into that stream, but the amount of impervious surface will make that nearly impossible. There is no city water or sewer on this property, or at any dwelling on Mid-Pines, so septic is a problem. They will use a pump to transport sewage to the city sewer lines along Tryon Road. As you may know the University has just finished construction of the Fresh Water Mussel production facility at Yates Mill Pond- where they plan to use the waters to raise endangered species of FW Mussel for reintroduction into the wild.
Another boundary of the property are the NCSU agricultural fields- those along the paved portion of Mid-Pines. The property is outside the city limits of Raleigh but inside the ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction), and the Raleigh Board of Adjustment has already reviewed and approved the variances for the plan. But neighbors were not notified properly, and objections from many with concerns were not heard.
A meeting has been scheduled with the Developer for Tuesday, January 30 from 4:30 -6:30 pm at the Beef Barn Classroom, 4505 Mid-Pines Road to discuss concerns. Dr. Bridget Lassiter, Superintendent of the NCSU Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab, will host the meeting.
Hope you can attend. The future of the tranquil birding-friendly experience along Mid-Pines, and the water quality of Yates Mill Pond, are at stake. Make your voices heard.
John Connors
Wake Audubon Society
919-841-8206

Durant Road 36-Inch Transmission Main Public Meeting
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Join us for an informative open house event to learn more about the Durant Road 36-inch Water Transmission Main project. The new water main will extend from the E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant to Capital Boulevard. Drop in at any time during the above hours to review project information and speak with members of the project team.

City Council Special Meeting
2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a special evening 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.

Community Engagement Board - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
2024-01-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Community Engagement Board’s Policy Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 1 p.m. – 2:30
Raleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601Conference Room #200

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2024-01-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program.
Members:
Linda Davis (Chair)Dr. Terrance RuthJennifer Truman
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Arts Commission
2024-01-31 17:30 - 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 27607
Contact 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

RHDC Prince Hall Historic Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee
2024-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
A meeting of the RHDC Prince Hall Historic Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee will be held at 6 p.m. in Suite 100 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601.

Art, Education, and Collections Committee
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meetings are held virtually on the first Thursday of each month from noon to 1 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 Art, Education, and Collections Committee

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Meeting
2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff.
Members:
Brice Connors (Chair)Leo SuarezJennifer Truman
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2024-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
1. Welcome

A. Introductions

B. Excused Absences

2. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

A. Approval of Minutes from January 4, 2024
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – In person meeting

4. Commission/Stormwater Staff Update on Matters of Importance

A. Staff and Commission Updates

B. High Priority Topics

C. Notices Prior to Construction

5. NCSU and Sound Rivers Monitoring

A. Little Rock Creek Surface Water Quality

6. Update on New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project

A. Stormwater Controls and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plans

7. Preview of Stormwater’s FY25 Budget

A. Stormwater’s FY25 Budget Proposal
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

8. Commission Review of Preliminary Topics for Next Meeting

A. Preliminary Topics for March – April 2024 SMAC Meetings

9. Other Business

10. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

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.

Appearance Commission
2024-02-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – February 1, 2024

The City of Raleigh Appearance Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, February 1 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 Appearance Commission webpage.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Review January 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes

B. Other Business

1. Legacy Project Update – Commerce Place

2. Text Change Presentation – TC-6-23 (Streetscape Plans and Custom Signage Plans)

3. Officer Elections

4. Annual Retreat Planning

C. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

D. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

E. 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. Appearance 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 Committee
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Wake BRT: Western Corridor Station Area Plan Student Pop-Up
2024-02-02 11:00 - 13:00 | NCSU Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27607
Student Pop-Up
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Bus Rapid Transit is coming to Wake County! The western corridor will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary along Western Boulevard. This will mean more frequent service and faster bus transit connections.
Station Area Planning
New Bus Rapid Transit will attract new residents, businesses, and investment to areas around new stations. The Station Area Plan will ensure that these changes benefit existing residents and businesses, as well as visitors.
Key topics include:

Walking and biking paths to stations.
Housing for current and future residents.
Strategies for existing businesses to thrive in the future.
Regulations and policies to shape new development.

Station Area Plan Options and Alternatives
Join us to explore how we can achieve station area plan goals.

New and enhanced sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.
Expanded bike connections.
Future development options – homes, businesses, community facilities.
Affordable housing strategies.
Spaces for existing businesses to grow.
Open spaces and public amenities.

Green Road Park Improvements
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Provide your input on the draft conceptual designs for overall site improvements and public art direction.
Proposed site improvements include Park accessibility and safety enhancements, a new restroom building, site amenity renovation, and recreational improvements.
​You’ll also have the chance to learn about the Kyle Drive Park Master Plan.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Councilor Mary Black's District A Town Hall
2024-02-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-02-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us at the Raleigh Pathways Center!
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
No appointment is needed for this FREE session.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2024-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Enjoy games, crafts, and the famous Lion Dance.
Featuring performances and demonstrations by Wah Lum Kung Fu of Raleigh and special partners. This event is brought to you by the Cultural Outreach and Enrichment (COE) Program, Wah Lum Kung Fu of Raleigh, and Lake Lynn Community Center.
Ages: AllCost: Free

City Council Afternoon Session
2024-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2024-02-06 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – February 6, 2024

The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Old Business

A. March/April 2024 RHDC Social Media Calendar

3. New Business

A. May/June 2024 RHDC Social Media Calendar

B. Historic Bike Tour Planning

C. 2024 Tabling Events

4. Public Comment

A. This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker

5. Pending Business

A. Items not being discussed

B. RHDC Website Conversion

6. Adjournment

The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room, Suite 300 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

City Council Evening Session
2024-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an evening 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.

RHDC Research Committee
2024-02-07 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – February 7, 2024

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m. at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 100, conference room 108.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome

2. Old Business

A. 2023 Inquiry Letters for RHL
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Special Character Essays
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Public Comment

A. This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker.

4. Pending Business

A. Items not being discussed

5. Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in conference room 108, Suite 100 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

Alternative Response Program Listening Session
2024-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | NCSU Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27607
As a part of our ongoing efforts to expand our first-response efforts, the City of Raleigh and its partners are working to develop an alternative response program, outside of the Raleigh Police Department, to further address our community’s need for crisis prevention and management.
Join us to learn more about this program. This listening session is hosted in partnership with NC State CHASS and Refund Raleigh.
Wednesday, Feb. 72 p.m. – 4 p.m.
NCSU Talley Student Union2610 Cates Ave.Raleigh, NC 27607Room 4280

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2024-02-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Community Engagement Board - Outreach Committee Meeting
2024-02-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Community Engagement Board’s Outreach Committee Meeting is happening on Feb. 7 from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh NC, 27601

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- Collection of properties along New Bern Ave and Sunnybrook Rd.
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 2901 Holston Lane, 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh
Feb 7, 2024 6 p.m.
2901 Holston Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610
Collection of properties along New Bern Ave and Sunnybrook Rd
Pre Submittal
Collection OX districts to CMP
(Additional Information)
C
Toby Coleman
Redus

Joint Raleigh/Wake Homelessness Task Force -- Cancelled
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive
The purpose of the Task Force is to bring together a diverse group of community stakeholders to carry out a number of tasks including, but not limited to the following:

Understanding and assessing the current elements of the homeless service system in Wake County
Identifying and prioritizing emerging issues related to homelessness in our community (e.g., homeless encampments and enforcement)
Making recommendations to local government units and homeless service providers to improve the homeless service system
Providing the community with information about available resources that exist within the homeless service system

The work of the Task Force is intended to be time-limited in nature with the engagement anticipated to be six to nine months in duration. Meetings of the Task Force will occur once per month from 10am to 12noon and preliminary meeting dates, times and locations have been identified and are listed below. Meetings are open to the public.
June 8th ESEC, 221 S. Rogers Lane, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27610
July 13th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
August 10th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
September 14th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
October 12th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
November 9th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
December 14th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
January 11th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
February 8th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
