Planning Commission
2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – March 10, 2026

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Public Comment

C.

Consent Agenda

C.1

Approval of Minutes

Requesting approval of draft minutes from February 24, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

D.

Old Business

D.1

Rezoning Z-38-25: Trailwood Drive, south of the intersection of Trailwood Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D upon annexation)

Jacob Hunt, Planning and Development
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This request would increase residential entitlement on the site.

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The request first appeared as New Business on the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission agenda. Since then, the applicant has submitted revisions. The base district for a portion of the site has been amended to R-10-CU. The revised conditions are intended to keep the total area of land mapped as 100-year flood plain to an amount no smaller than the amount approved under a previous site plan for the 1000 Trailwood parcel, require building frontage along Trailwood Drive, and require at least one street-facing entrance on the west side of Trailwood Drive.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is April 25, 2026

E.

New Business

E.1

Rezoning Z-15-25: A portion of Randleigh Farm, at the intersection of Auburn Knightdale Road and Battle Bridge Road (District C)

Matthew Burns, Planning and Development
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This is a rezoning initiated by Wake County and the City of Raleigh. It would allow Wake County to pursue development of an animal shelter.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is May 9, 2026.

E.2

Rezoning Z-39-25 319 Heck Street, at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and Heck Street (District C)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development
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The request would permit additional density on the site, increase building height, and permit limited retail use on the ground-floor of an apartment building.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is May 9, 2026.

E.3

Rezoning Z-43-25 6309 Litchford Road, West Side of Litchford Road, 800 feet north of Atlantic Avenue Intersection (District A)

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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This request is to allow for increased residential entitlement.
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The deadline for Planning Commissioner action is May 9, 2026.

E.4

Rezoning Z-52-25 3470 Blue Ridge Road, 170 ft west of the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Morningside Drive (District E)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development
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The request would permit additional density on the site to 20 units and increase building height.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is May 9, 2026.

E.5

Rezoning Z-01-26 307 W Martin Street, 311 Commerce Place, & 322 W Davie Street, located 206 ft southwest of Nash Square (District C)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning & Development
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The request would increase height on the W Davie Street parcel, remove the Shopfront Frontage, and apply the same conditions across the three sites. Minor adjustments to existing conditions have been made under the new request.

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The deadline for Planning Commission action is May 9, 2026.

F.

Other Business

F.1

Report of the Chair

F.2

Report of the Members

F.3

Report of the Assistant Director

F.3.a

Report of the Assistant Director

Receive as information.

G.

Adjournment

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.

Gifts of Gold | Student Exhibition
2026-03-10 13:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-12 13:30 - 20:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Every spring, Raleigh Arts and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County partners with Wake County Public School System to produce Gifts of Gold, a temporary art exhibition of Wake County student-made artwork. Almost 200 Wake County students from over 90 WCPSS schools, ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors, are represented in the exhibition.
This year’s exhibition will be held at The Chapel at Dix Park on March 10-11, 2026 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and March 12, 2026 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a reception on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gifts of Gold is a visual part of Pieces of Gold, a performing arts event that features over 1,000 students performing in a packed auditorium of parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
This year, Pieces of Gold marked its 43rd anniversary, while Gifts of Gold will celebrate 33 years of artistic excellence!

City Council Work Session
2026-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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A.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

B.

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

B.1

Housing Bond

Information will be provided to Council regarding a potential housing bond. This will build on information shared at the Council Retreat on January 24 and the Council Work Session on February 10.

A presentation will be shared during the meeting.

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B.2

Transportation Bond

Information will be provided regarding a potential transportation bond. This will build on information shared at the Council Retreat on January 24.

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C.

ADJOURNMENT

Police Advisory Board Special Meeting
2026-03-10 18:00 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage (Z-44-25)
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
March 10, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Z-44-25
Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage
Post-Submittal
Wake County R-30 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Ben Williams

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5621 & 5615 Kyle Drive
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 | NC
March 10, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Instructional Room, Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd Raleigh, NC 27604
5621 & 5615 Kyle Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-1 TO CX-3
(Additional Information)
B
Nadim Gebrael

City Council Public Comment
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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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.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission
2026-03-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – March 11, 2026
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, March 11 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 pagefor 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 February 11, 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 and all boards and commissions: 855-925-2801. RHDC’s unique code is 1887.

D.

New Business

D.1

Nash Square Public Realm Plan

Staff Contact: Tania Tully, Historic Preservation Supervisor

Raleigh Parks will provide a brief overview of the Nash Square Public Realm Plan project and engagement opportunities.

Recommended Action: Identify a commissioner to participate in the Arts and Culture Focus Group on behalf of RHDC.

D.2

Rezoning Case – Z-1-26 (307 W Martin St, 311 Commerce Pl, 322 W Davie St)

Staff Contact: Erin Morton Pugh, Senior Preservation Planner
Metra Sheshbaradaran, Senior Planner
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The site is located within the Depot National Register Historic District (NRHD). The property at 307 W Martin St is a contributing property in the district containing two ca. 1919 & 1925 2-story brick commercial structures. The properties at 311 Commerce Pl and 322 W Davie St are noncontributing surface parking lots.
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Metra Sheshbaradaran, case planner, will make a brief presentation on the application and its current status. Additional documentation on the case can be found on the City’s Rezoning Cases webpage (visit raleighnc.gov search term: rezoning cases). The RHDC staff memo providing additional analysis is attached.

Recommended Action: Vote to recommend a decision on the application to City Council.

E.

Old Business

E.1

Design Guidelines for Raleigh Historic Districts and Landmarks

Staff Contact: Tania Tully, Historic Preservation Supervisor

In advance of the upcoming Historic Design Standards update project, staff will lead a guided discussion of the current design standards used to review Certificates of Appropriateness.

Recommended Action: Provide feedback that will be shared with the consultant.

F.

Committee Reports

F.1

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)

The Committee Chair will report on recent activity.

F.2

Community Awareness

The Committee Chair will report on recent activity.

F.3

Research

The Committee Chair will report on recent activity.

G.

Other Business

G.1

Report of Commissioners

G.2

Report of Historic Preservation Unit

The attached report includes the status of recent RHDC reviews, upcoming historic preservation related events, and CLG training opportunities.

H.

Adjournment

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.

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2026-03-11 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.

Gifts of Gold | Student Exhibition
2026-03-11 13:30 - 18:00 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Every spring, Raleigh Arts and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County partners with Wake County Public School System to produce Gifts of Gold, a temporary art exhibition of Wake County student-made artwork. Almost 200 Wake County students from over 90 WCPSS schools, ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors, are represented in the exhibition.
This year’s exhibition will be held at The Chapel at Dix Park on March 10-11, 2026 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and March 12, 2026 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a reception on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gifts of Gold is a visual part of Pieces of Gold, a performing arts event that features over 1,000 students performing in a packed auditorium of parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
This year, Pieces of Gold marked its 43rd anniversary, while Gifts of Gold will celebrate 33 years of artistic excellence!
Events Details

When: March 10-11, 2026 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and March 12, 2026 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dix Park, The Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-03-11 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

Join Us for an Evening of Dance with a Live Band!
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join us for Ballroom Social Dance at Pullen Community Center with a live band!
Enjoy an evening of movement, music, and connection as you explore a variety of styles including Ballroom, Latin, and Swing.
This welcoming event is open to all adults ages 18 and older, no partner or prior dance experience required. Come socialize, learn new steps, and have fun on the dance floor!
Location: Pullen Community Center
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $15 per person
Register on RecLink

Raleigh Transit Authority
2026-03-12 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2026-03-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. View the meeting agenda on Boarddocs.
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Human Relations Commission.

Gifts of Gold Reception
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Every spring, Raleigh Arts and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County partners with Wake County Public School System to produce Gifts of Gold, a temporary art exhibition of Wake County student-made artwork. Almost 200 Wake County students from over 90 WCPSS schools, ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors, are represented in the exhibition.
This year’s exhibition will be held at The Chapel at Dix Park on March 10-11, 2026 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and March 12, 2026 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a reception on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gifts of Gold is a visual part of Pieces of Gold, a performing arts event that features over 1,000 students performing in a packed auditorium of parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
This year, Pieces of Gold marked its 43rd anniversary, while Gifts of Gold will celebrate 33 years of artistic excellence!
Event Details

When: March 12, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Dix Park, The Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

Southeast CAC Community meeting
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
March 12,2026, 7:00 PM Barwell Road Community Center
Agenda:

Welcome/Introductions – Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair

-CAC Overview Video

Parks and Recreation Cultural Resources

Barwell Road Community Center, Director Colleen Toomey
Barwell Road Community Garden

Public Safety Community Reports

Wake County Sheriff Office, Deputy Ryne Doxsie
Raleigh Police Department | Officer Lee Rodrick

4.Southeast Raleigh Promise-A Model of Community Development
5.Wake County Commissioner Update
6.South CAC Reactivation Update.

Community Announcements

– Southeast CAC Registered Neighborhoods
-Next SECAC Meeting-May 14,2026
Meeting Adjourned!
Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC11-7-2025111

Mugs and Markers! Storm Drain Marking Pop Up
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Willow House Coffee, 1004 South Saunders Street
Join us at Willow House Coffee to mark some storm drains! Help increase awareness of pollution and stormwater runoff by gluing storm drain markers on nearby storm drains. The first 5 participants will receive a free coffee mug!
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Storm Drain Marking is a stormwater volunteer program that raises awareness between the connections of stormwater drainage systems, local waterways, and the impacts of pollutants. Help us make sure everyone knows that only rain should go down the storm drain!
Note: This is a drop in event. Registration is not required.
This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!

Family Fun Day Space!
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come join the City of Raleigh Museum for Family Fun Day! We will celebrate NASA’s Space Exploration Program.
This year, we celebrate the 65th anniversary of Americans in space, as well as our upcoming return to the Moon with the Artemis Missions. You can try your hand at a simulated Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) and launch a “Squeeze Bottle Straw Rocket” into orbit around a Lunar target. A limited number of NASA stickers and posters are available while supplies last.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Join us in an interactive training workshop about Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), like rain gardens and rain barrels! This workshop will introduce rain garden and rain barrel design, installation, and maintenance needs, and demonstrate how these practices can help protect streams and wildlife.
Registration is required.
This event is part of 2026 Regional Creek Week. Learn more and find other creek week events!

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training
2026-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Shared on RSVP
ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Start: Saturday, March 14, 2026•05:00 PM
End: Saturday, March 14, 2026•07:00 PM
Location: Shared Upon RSVP
Host contact info WakeNCICEWatch@proton.me
Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.
This training will include a verifier training (~1 hr 30 min) and a dispatcher training (~30 min). Please indicate in the RSVP if you are interested in attending both trainings.
Please also indicate if you have any food allergies!
Sign Up Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training-4/

Women's History Trolley Tour
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Women’s History Month tour!
Celebrate the influential women who shaped Raleigh’s history and explore their stories throughout Raleigh, from the women who broke barriers in North Carolina politics to those who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.
For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12
Register on RecLink

Little Leprechaun
2026-03-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Hill St Park, 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!
Calling all the little leprechauns, one and all! We are going to have a sham-ROCK of a good time creating crafts and reading stories to celebrate this fun holiday! Hope to see you soon! Pre-Registration is required.
Location: Hill Street Park
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $8 per participant
Register on RecLink

Lucky Leprechauns and Grandparents
2026-03-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities!
This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to come together and find the gold at the end of the rainbow. Come and join us at Kiwanis Park for a goodie hunt, tasty treat, fun family movie, and themed crafts!
Experience the richness of intergenerational bonds through engaging activities. Go green with us and stop at all of the stations to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon!
Participants 12 and under will be the registrants and must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Kiwanis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2901 Forestville Road -- CANCELED
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC, 27571
March 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
2901 Forestville Rd
Pre-Submittal
PD TO CX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Beth Trahos

East CAC Meeting -- CANCELED
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Hi Eastsiders! In light of the severe weather threat for Monday,
forecast to be passing through during our meeting, our March 2026 East
CAC meeting has been canceled.

Please, everyone pay attention to tomorrow’s weather and keep yourselves
safe. See you next month!

Regards,

Mark Turner

Tuesdays in the Square
2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square!
A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April.
Staff will be available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week’s theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square!
Upcoming Dates:

March 3: Tree Canopy and Urban Forestry
March 17: History of Nash Square
April 7: East Civic Tower – New City Hall
April 21: Transportation and Connectivity

Details
Location: Nash Square
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

City Council Work Session
2026-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.
Agenda at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=439e1ef1-8b2d-46c9-b49a-6cb42927fb32&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

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City Council Afternoon Session
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Link to agenda at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=439e1ef1-8b2d-46c9-b49a-6cb42927fb32&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

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