Livable Raleigh

Sign up for Public Comment (sign-up period opens 9/30 @ 10am)
Council meets Tues Oct 13th at 7PM
Sign up to speak by Friday Oct 9th at 3PM
Sign up to speak here:
Public Comment: https://raleighnc.gov/petition-address-city-council

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Project Safe and Secure Raleigh Home break-ins. Side-swiped cars. Vandalism. Peeping Toms. Fights. This is what some long-time residents of the established neighborhoods surrounding Glenwood South are experiencing as the district’s “vibrancy” spills into their streets. What is the City going to do about it? Come hear

Council Committees have basically stopped meeting. Closing off public access.
https://livableraleigh.com/council-committees/

Council Committees are scheduled to meet monthly to review policies, vet proposals and take public input before items go to the full council. These committee meetings are cancelled more often than not. Three of the four committees stopped meeting entirely in 2026.

Details: https://livableraleigh.com/council-committees/

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MEETING REMINDER
Monday, Sept 28
Hybrid Midtown CAC - Candidate Forum 7pm
Tuesday, Sept 29
Planning Commission Retreat 9am
Transit Authority Route Committee 11am
Public Art and Design Board 5pm
Hillsborough-Wade & Five Points joint CAC 7pm
Wednesday, Sept 30
Meet Us at the Square 10am
Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway 11am
Transit Authority Finance & Policy Committee 3:30pm
Sir Walter Awards for Community Appearance 6pm
Thursday, Oct 1
Transit Authority Marketing Committee 2pm
Stormwater Management Advisory Commission 3pm
Design Review Commission 4:30pm
Parks Committee 6pm
Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting Trailwood Dr 6pm
Meet the At-Large Candidates Facebook event - Enlace Latino NC 7pm
Friday, Oct 2
Raleigh Wide Open 4pm
1st Friday Market & Movie 5pm
Saturday, Oct 3
Falling for Local 11am
Raleigh Wide Open 2pm
SE Raleigh Peoples' Assembly & Candidate Forum 3pm

See our Events Calendar for more details: https://livableraleigh.com/calendar-full/

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN

Want to help guide the future of Raleigh’s historic places?

As Raleigh begins building the Historic Preservation Plan, they are looking for residents and experts to share insights and help set the vision for protecting the places that matter most to our community.

How Can I Get Involved?

You can participate by:
• Providing community input
• Identifying important historic sites
• Guiding strategies to preserve Raleigh’s cultural and historic resources

Technical Advisory Group
This team of experts in fields from architecture to planning to education, will help guide development of the Historic Preservation Plan. Their efforts will support preservation of Raleigh’s identity, stories, and historic places.

Community Working Group
This group brings together community voices and diverse perspectives to ensure the plan reflects the lived experiences and priorities of Raleigh residents. No historic preservation experience is needed to contribute to this group.

Compensation
Members of both groups who are not being paid as part of their job are eligible for a $20/hour payment.

Who Can Apply?
Anyone interested is welcome to apply. Visit the project page at https://raleighnc.gov/projects/historic-preservation-plan to learn about the Historic Preservation Plan, the application process, and what level of commitment is involved.

Early voting starts Oct 15. Less than 3 weeks from today.
https://livableraleigh.com/2026-city-council-general-election/

Get ALL the Raleigh City Council election information you need.
Candidate Questionnaires, Campaign Finance Reports, Sample Ballots, Early Voting Sites our Endorsements and more right here:
https://livableraleigh.com/2026-city-council-general-election/

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Livable Raleigh Named Best of Wake County by INDY Readers for 4th time! + Council Retreat highlights + Join Us Saturday at Engage Raleigh

The Week Ahead – September 28, 2026

Read more at https://mailchi.mp/livableraleigh.com/the-week-ahead-4685502?e=[UNIQID]

Engage Raleigh: Community and Neighborhood Expo 2026
https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/services/engage-raleigh-expo
Come find us! Saturday
We'll be there at the:

Neighborhood Exchange Open 10 - 11:30
Explore some of what our community has to offer! Discover community organizations, local government resources, new ideas, and much more.

https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/services/engage-raleigh-expo

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September Council Retreat

Day 1 didn’t produce many decisions. But it gave us a pretty good preview of the issues that could matter most in the months ahead.

Day 2 was ultimately about a basic question:
How does Raleigh accommodate growth without making housing less affordable, overwhelming infrastructure, or undermining the downtown and neighborhoods that people already value?

What we’ll be watching:
o The FY28 budget
o The nonprofit grant overhaul
o Council’s discretionary funds
o The city’s expanding use of AI and video
o Housing production
o NCODs and zoning
o The new growth plan
o Regional infrastructure costs
o The city’s evolving strategy for downtown.

Read more at https://livableraleigh.com/september-council-retreat/

Livable Raleigh Named Best of Wake County by INDY Readers for 4th time
https://livableraleigh.com/livable-raleigh-named-best-of-wake-county-by-indy-readers/

INDY Week Readers Name Livable Raleigh Best Local Activist Group – Wake County and Best Local Cause / Nonprofit Impact Award – Wake County. Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the event. We pledge to continue bringing you the kind of local activism you appreciate.

Details: https://livableraleigh.com/livable-raleigh-named-best-of-wake-county-by-indy-readers/

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