Stay connected with your city! This week’s City of Raleigh Government Event Guide highlights important opportunities for residents to engage with local leaders, learn about development projects, and get involved in shaping Raleigh’s future. Whether you’re curious about transportation plans, interested in historic preservation, or looking for new career paths with the city, there’s something for everyone.
🚌 Monday, November 3: Southern Corridor BRT Open House
📍 5 p.m. | Community Engagement
Learn more about the Southern Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and its potential to transform mobility in Southeast Raleigh. This open house provides a chance to view design updates, ask questions about routes and stations, and offer feedback that will help guide the project forward.
🏛️ Tuesday, November 4: A Full Day of Public Meetings and Community Outreach
At North Regional Library, outreach begins at 10 a.m. with a community engagement chat where residents can discuss programs and resources available through Raleigh’s community services network. At 11 a.m., the Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee meets to discuss proposed changes, service improvements, and route efficiency initiatives for the city’s transit system. The City Council convenes for its afternoon session at 1 p.m. to review policy updates, zoning cases, and budget items affecting Raleigh’s growth and development. Entrepreneurs and small business owners can participate in the virtual “Doing Business with the City of Raleigh” workshop at 4 p.m., where registration is required to learn how to navigate city contracts and procurement opportunities. Simultaneously, the RHDC Community Awareness Committee meets at 4 p.m. to focus on community education, preservation, and engagement within Raleigh’s historic districts. The City Council’s evening session starts at 7 p.m., featuring public hearings and resident comment periods as the Council addresses key citywide issues.
🏗️ Wednesday, November 5: Career Opportunities and Community Culture
The RHDC Research Committee will convene at 8:30 a.m. to discuss upcoming preservation studies and documentation of Raleigh’s historic landmarks. At 12 p.m., there will be a virtual information session on career opportunities with the City of Raleigh, where participants can learn about open positions, application tips, and the experience of working in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing cities. The Active Adults Poetry Workshop will take place at the Five Points Center at 3 p.m., offering Raleigh’s active adult residents a chance to express creativity and connect with others through poetry in an interactive setting. Additionally, the Raleigh Transit Authority Finance & Policy Committee Meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., where financial updates, budget priorities, and policy recommendations that will shape the future of Raleigh’s transit system will be reviewed.
🗓️ Get Involved in Your City
From public transit planning to historic preservation and community creativity, this week’s events showcase Raleigh’s commitment to transparency, inclusion, and resident participation. Attend a meeting, join a workshop, or simply learn more about how your local government works for you.
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