Raleigh Planning

2️⃣ Ask-A-Planner sessions are coming up soon. We’ll discuss the proposed text change for Co-Living, which aims to rename 'Boardinghouse' to 'Co-living' and update its standards. We'll also be available to explain changes to Raleigh's UDO and answer your questions. No structured format—join when convenient! 💬 https://bit.ly/3y0faQ2

🗓️ In-person: Mon., Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m.
📍 John Chavis Memorial Park
▶️ 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

🗓️ Virtual: Thurs., Aug. 8, 6-8 p.m.
📍 Zoom

🗺️ Help us plan for the South Park Heritage Walk:

👫 What significant places/people should be highlighted along the route?
🚩 Where should wayfinding and signage be placed?
🚶 What enhancements can be made to improve walkability?
🎨 Do you have ideas for public art?
💡 Other ideas?

Take our survey: https://bit.ly/3xSWl17

👀 Join us for an open house on July 30 to view initial concepts for this project and others: https://bit.ly/4bQI8PW

Have you engaged with us to unlock the historic places, past and present, that are important to ’s LGBTQIA+ community? We’re now in Phase II of the project. You’re invited to come meet the new project consultant, receive project updates, vote for places we should focus on, and share ideas about how to celebrate them.

Tues., 7/23 at 7 p.m.
Halifax Community Center
1023 Halifax St.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4clyYMp

🙌 There are 2️⃣ new opportunities to attend the Planning Academy this year. The Planning Academy is perfect for Raleigh residents wanting to:

☑️ Discover how planning builds communities
☑️ Learn how and when residents can be involved in planning process
☑️ Be empowered to navigate complexity of land development and community planning
☑️ Understand the best practices for engaging with staff and neighbors on projects in your neighborhood

Applications are open now through 11:59PM on Sun., 7/21. Apply today❕

https://bit.ly/3y5geiS

🌟From historic preservation to permitting, we were happy to lend our expertise to make this move a success. Teamwork makes the dream work❕ Check out the video linked below.

Many of us have experienced a move. Well how about moving an entire modernist house in order to preserve it? That takes many layers of local collaboration, and we're proud to have played a part in this! (Watch 05:45-12:00) https://video.pbsnc.org/video/if-you-build-it-oughm2/ |

❔ Ask questions and share comments in the engagement portal about the Temporary and Accessory Emergency Shelters text change (TC-4-24). This update to the UDO allows emergency shelters to operate during inclement weather or mass displacement events. https://bit.ly/3x5DXlj

🗨️ Tell us what programming and activities you'd like to see for the following parks bond projects in Southeast :
⭐ John Chavis Memorial Park + Heritage Plaza
⭐ John “Top” Greene Center
⭐ South Park Heritage Walk

https://bit.ly/4b8kChb

🤩 ICYMI: A new customer request form is now available❕ The form is a service enhancement allowing staff to more quickly respond to your questions and inquiries. Staff can also track metrics that help us improve our performance. 💪 https://bit.ly/4c4DdLI

The South Park Heritage Walk will highlight the South Park neighborhood in , rich in history. Cultural points of interest, like the John Chavis Memorial Park and John P "Top" Greene Community Center, are included in the heritage walk.

You are invited to join the conversation on Thurs., June 13 from 4-8 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park. We’ll be planning the following projects:

🏊 John Chavis Aquatic Center
🌳 Top Green Community Center
🚶 South Park Heritage Walk

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QXU1w7
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department

📜 In celebration of Raleigh's rich history May has been proclaimed Historic Preservation Month. Planning's historic preservation team and the Historic Development Commission are charged with identifying, protecting, + promoting our historic resources. https://bit.ly/4bu3OCj

🙌 Thanks to everyone who participated in the Station Area Planning surveys this spring. 148 people participated in the Southern SAP survey and 200 people participated in the Western survey.

🗺️ Now, your survey responses are being taken into consideration to come up with the recommendations included in the final plans. This information will be available at our next round of engagement coming late summer or early fall.

👀 View the survey results: https://bit.ly/3SbY74H

What does it mean when we say "rezoning" and how does it impact the way we grow in Raleigh? Watch the video to learn more.

What is Rezoning? What does does it mean when we say "rezoning" and how does it impact the way we grow in Raleigh?

👩‍🎨 Calling all / artists! You’re invited to design and create the 2024 Sir Walter Raleigh Award certificate. Share your artistic talent and flare with the community. ✨ Respond to the call for artists by Sun., June 9. https://bit.ly/3Xkm3Uq Raleigh Arts

✨ Do you know of a person or building that's contributed to improving 's appearance through design? Submit nominations for the 2024 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards, extended to 5/19.

🕵️ Do you recognize any of the previous award winners?

Learn more about how to submit your nominations: https://bit.ly/3Xkm3Uq

🥳 Thanks to everyone that came out this morning for the historic bike ride! It was a successful celebration of historic preservation month and bike month. We’re already looking forward to next year’s ride. 🚴 🏛️ Raleigh Historic Development Commission Raleigh Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

👋 The Appearance Commission has a new name: Design Review Commission. The name change came as a recommendation to City Council in 2023 and Council voted to approve the name change via text change TC-8-23 on April 2, 2024. Learn about the commission: https://bit.ly/3xXIQNl.

🚲 Are you a Raleigh history buff who enjoys cycling? Bring friends and family to on Sat., May 4 at 10 a.m., where we'll begin a ride to some of the city's historical landmarks. Limited bike rentals will be available. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4aHuv6a

😎 We look forward to attending Earth Day again this year. On Friday, you'll find Planning and Development staff with information about Station Area Planning and Building Safety Month. Follow the link below to learn more about the celebration! 🌎

🌎 Raleigh Earth Day is this week! Join us for a FREE community event packed with eco-conscious vendors, live music, activities, and The Lorax movie screening. April 19, 5-10 p.m. at Dix Park. Don't miss out! https://bit.ly/49lylRu 🎉🎬

Bus Rapid Transit is coming to the Southern corridor, from downtown Raleigh to Garner. Our current survey shows different concepts, like greenways or sidewalks, for the areas surrounding bus stations. Tell us what options you prefer by following the link below.⬇️ GoRaleigh

Southern Station Area Planning Options and Concepts Survey - PublicInput Project background Station area planning is the process of planning for future B us R apid T ransit (BRT) stations. It involves planning for where people will walk and bike to transit and how the areas around BRT stations can grow to support healthy affordable and equitable neighborhoods. Southern B...

🌟 The call for nominations for the 2024 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards is open. Do you know someone making a significant impact in through design? Nominate them or their work through Sunday, 5/12. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Xkm3Uq.

Shape how the areas around BRT stations can grow to support healthy, affordable, and equitable neighborhoods. View the concepts and provide your input for the BRT Station Area Planning along Western Blvd through Friday, April 5. https://bit.ly/3Tgusqf

⌛ Have you given your input about Station Area Planning options and concepts along the Southern BRT corridor? This corridor runs from downtown Raleigh to Garner along S. Wilmington Street. The survey is open through Friday, April 5. Submit your ideas: https://bit.ly/43kVeSS.

👏 We're seeking summer interns to serve in a few diverse roles within the department including:

🏙️ Urban Design/Planning
🏛️ Historic Preservation
🗨️ Communications and Engagement
👷 Building Safety

💻 Visit https://bit.ly/3vCMX0b and search by job title. Apply by April 2.

🤩 Are you passionate about communications and engagement? We're seeking strategic communicators for our Planning and Development Communications and Engagement Intern.

What you'll gain by being part of our team:
🔹 Experience crafting compelling content
🔹 Planning and executing public engagement events
🔹 Collaboration with creative pros
🔹 Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship

💻 Apply now through Tues., April 2. https://bit.ly/3TAqdpA

ICYMI❕ The application deadline for the Spring offerings of the Planning Academy has been extended to Sun., March 24 at 11:59 p.m. If you want to learn about how planning builds communities and ways to get neighbors involved, apply today: https://bit.ly/3y5geiS.

🏡 New upset bid opportunity for 504 Tilden Street is available. The minimum upset bid is now $682,550. Written offers with deposits are due by 11 a.m. on Mon., March 25. All bids for 504 Tilden Street must use the offer form and three disclosures listed here: https://bit.ly/surplusrealestate.

The property will be available for public viewing on Tues., March 19 from 12-2 p.m.

👋 Have you been engaged in Southern Corridor Station Area Planning for ? We’re back looking for your feedback for different areas around the future BRT stations along S. Wilmington St.

💭 In this survey, you’ll get to provide feedback on:

🏗️ types of future development
🌳 public spaces and open spaces
🚶 new sidewalks and upgraded street crossings for pedestrians
🚲 investments in cycling routes and trails

📅 Complete the survey now through 4/5: https://bit.ly/43kVeSS.

GoRaleigh City of Raleigh - Government

👋 Have you been engaged in Western Boulevard Station Area Planning for ? We’re back looking for your feedback for different areas around the future BRT stations along the corridor. In this survey, you’ll get to provide feedback on:

🏗️ types of future development
🌳 public spaces and open spaces
🚶 new sidewalks and upgraded street crossings for pedestrians
🚲 investments in cycling routes and trails

Complete the survey now through 4/5. https://bit.ly/3Tgusqf

GoRaleigh

🤔 What does the word "zoning" mean and how does it help guide growth and development in the city of ? 👀 Watch our new video "What is Zoning?" to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TyaBnU.

What is Zoning? What does the word "zoning" mean and how does it help guide growth and development in the city of Raleigh.