Raleigh residents will have an opportunity to learn more about how community voices are shaping the city’s long-term future at the Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Five Points Center for Active Adults.
The Civic Assembly is a key part of Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan, the City of Raleigh’s roadmap guiding growth, development, transportation, housing, and community priorities for years to come.
🗓 Event Details
📍 Event: Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly
🗓 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
📬 Address:
2000 Noble Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
What Is the Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly?
The Civic Assembly is a structured, community-centered problem-solving process focused on small-group discussion and collaborative dialogue. Participants were randomly selected by lottery and reflect Raleigh’s diverse demographics, ensuring that a wide range of lived experiences and perspectives are represented.
Assembly members work together to:
Discuss complex policy and planning topics Share community values and priorities Provide resident-driven input on decisions shaping Raleigh’s future Inform recommendations connected to the city’s next Comprehensive Plan
This approach helps ensure that long-term planning decisions are guided not just by data and policy, but by real community voices from across Raleigh.
Why It Matters
The Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly plays an important role in shaping how the city grows—addressing issues like:
Housing and affordability Transportation and mobility Neighborhood preservation Equity, sustainability, and quality of life
While participation in the Assembly itself is limited to selected members, these sessions are a vital part of the broader public engagement process and help influence policies that impact all Raleigh residents.
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