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City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Monday April 27th Edition

Looking to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in Raleigh city government? Here’s a key event happening today as part of the City’s ongoing planning efforts.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team – Housing & Neighborhoods

• 🗓 Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• 📍 Location: One Exchange Plaza (OEP)
  1 Exchange Plaza, Conference Room 809, Raleigh, NC

What This Meeting Is About

The Reflecting Raleigh Technical Teams are a critical part of shaping the City of Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan—a long-term vision that guides how the city grows and develops.

This session focuses specifically on:

Housing & Neighborhoods

Discussions will center around:

• Housing development and affordability
• Neighborhood growth and preservation
• Community-focused planning strategies

Who’s Involved

Each Technical Team is made up of:

• City of Raleigh staff
• Representatives from boards and commissions
• Local subject-matter experts and community leaders

These groups collaborate to develop policy recommendations that directly influence Raleigh’s future.

Why It Matters

The Comprehensive Plan impacts everything from:

• 🏗️ Development and zoning
• 🚗 Transportation and infrastructure
• 🌳 Environmental planning
• 🏡 Neighborhood quality of life

👉 This is where real decisions begin—and community input helps shape what Raleigh becomes over the next decade.

Part of a Larger Initiative

The Housing & Neighborhoods team is one of five key Technical Teams:

• Land Use
• Transportation
• Housing & Neighborhoods
• Natural Resources
• Infrastructure & Services

Together, these groups form the foundation of Raleigh’s long-term planning strategy.

Quick Take

• What: Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team Meeting
• Focus: Housing & Neighborhoods
• Where: One Exchange Plaza, Downtown Raleigh
• Why: Help guide Raleigh’s future growth and policy

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City of Raleigh Government Event Guide: Reflecting Raleigh Housing and Neighborhoods Meeting (March 30, 2026)

Stay informed and engaged with local government decisions that shape the future of our city. The City of Raleigh invites residents, stakeholders, and community members to attend an important Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team meeting focused on Housing and Neighborhoods, rescheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026.

This session is part of the city’s ongoing Reflecting Raleigh Comprehensive Plan update, a long-term initiative guiding growth, development, and quality of life across Raleigh.

🏛️ Event Details

📍 Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team – Housing & Neighborhoods

🗓 Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM

📌 Location: One Exchange Plaza (OEP)

1 Exchange Plaza, Conference Room 809

Raleigh, NC 27601

Note: This meeting was rescheduled from March 23, 2026.

Why This Meeting Matters

The Housing and Neighborhoods Technical Team plays a key role in shaping policies and recommendations that impact:

Affordable housing strategies Neighborhood preservation and stability Growth and development planning Equity in housing access across Raleigh

As Raleigh continues to grow, conversations around housing affordability, displacement, and sustainable development are more important than ever. This meeting provides an opportunity for the community to better understand the planning process and stay connected to decisions that directly impact local neighborhoods.

About Reflecting Raleigh

The Reflecting Raleigh Comprehensive Plan is a citywide initiative designed to guide Raleigh’s future through thoughtful planning and community input. Technical Teams—including Housing and Neighborhoods, Transportation, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure—help develop recommendations that will influence policy for years to come.

Community participation is essential to ensuring that Raleigh remains a place where all residents can thrive.

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What Happened at the March 17, 2026 Raleigh City Council Meeting: Key Highlights & Decisions

Raleigh City Council Recap: March 17, 2026

The March 17, 2026 Raleigh City Council meeting covered a wide range of important topics impacting residents, including housing affordability, public safety, environmental policy, and transportation planning.

Here’s a breakdown of the key decisions, discussions, and updates from both the work session and afternoon session.

🔑 Key Highlights

Mayor Pro Tem Harrison was absent during the work session (maternity leave) but attended part of the afternoon session Public comments centered on: Greenways and preservation Public safety and the downtown bus station Homelessness and affordable housing Environmental concerns (stormwater, trees, creeks) The City adopted legislative priorities for the NC General Assembly short session Approved loan term modifications for The Arbors and Milburnie Road Apartments Potential property tax revenue loss of up to $4M in FY26 due to exemptions and appeals Introduced Leaf Out Program to expand Raleigh’s urban forest Approved updated Stream Stabilization and Drainage Assistance policies (effective March 24, 2026) Approved property liens and five annexations unanimously

🏗️ Work Session: Safe Streets for All Plan

City staff presented the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a federally funded initiative focused on reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Key Goals:

Identify high-risk crash areas Improve safety using: Engineering solutions Policy changes Education and enforcement Align with future transportation investments

Why It Matters:

Adopting this plan will:

Unlock federal funding opportunities Prioritize school and pedestrian safety Guide future infrastructure investments across Raleigh

🏛️ Afternoon Session Highlights

✅ Consent Agenda

All items were unanimously approved

🗣️ Public Comment

Residents voiced concerns around:

Affordable housing Environmental protection Public safety Transit and infrastructure

(Note: 2 of 9 scheduled speakers did not attend.)

🏘️ Housing, Development & Zoning Updates

Several rezoning cases and planning items were scheduled for upcoming public hearings:

📅 April 7, 2026 Public Hearings

Trailwood Drive (Z-29-25) 516 N. Blount Street (Z-31-25) Wake Forest Rd / Mordecai Dr (Z-40-25) S. New Hope Road zoning conditions

📅 April 21, 2026 Public Hearings

Page Road rezoning Crest Road rezoning Macon Pond Road comprehensive plan amendment Avent Ferry Road assemblage

These decisions will shape future development, density, and land use across Raleigh.

🏘️ Housing & Financial Updates

🏢 Affordable Housing Support

Approved loan term modifications for: The Arbors Apartments Milburnie Road Apartments

💰 Property Tax Concerns

Officials reported potential revenue impacts due to:

Increased affordable housing exemptions Large commercial property appeals Brownfield exemptions

👉 Estimated impact:

Over $500K immediate tax base loss Up to $4M in lost property tax revenue in FY26

🌳 Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives

🌱 Leaf Out Program

A new non-regulatory initiative designed to:

Protect existing trees Increase tree planting across public and private land Engage residents in environmental stewardship

💧 Stormwater Policy Updates

Council approved:

Stream Stabilization Policy Drainage Assistance Program Policy

🗓️ Both take effect March 24, 2026

These updates aim to improve flood mitigation, water quality, and infrastructure resilience.

🏘️ Annexations & Property Actions

Council unanimously approved:

Five annexations across Raleigh Property liens for nuisance abatement

These actions support city growth management and code enforcement.

🏛️ Legislative Priorities (NC General Assembly Short Session)

The City of Raleigh adopted priorities focused on:

Expanding access to underutilized state and county land Supporting “missing middle” housing (duplexes, triplexes, townhomes) Advancing a comprehensive transportation strategy Preventing displacement in rapidly growing neighborhoods

📣 Mayor & Council Updates

State of the City Address: March 18, 2026 @ City of Raleigh Museum Councilor Jones (District E): Community Meeting: April 8 (La Cucina Italian Restaurant) Book Club: April 11 (New World Café)

Why This Meeting Matters

This City Council meeting highlights Raleigh’s continued focus on:

Balancing growth and affordability Improving infrastructure and safety Protecting the environment Engaging the community in decision-making

With major zoning cases, housing policy changes, and sustainability initiatives on the horizon, these discussions will directly impact the future of Raleigh.

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