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What residents are talking about in Raleigh public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Parks Rec

Youth programs and transit

1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

Public comment decorum

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Environment

Water supply and planning

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Affordable housing conditions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

City management and council tenure

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Schools

Youth nonprofit funding

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

Financial oversight and public transit

1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Parks Rec

Youth programs and data centers

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Environment

Data center moratorium

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

Solid waste services

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Parks Rec

Oakwood Halloween safety

1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness and food insecurity

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Parks Rec

Oakwood Halloween event

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Roads

Intersection parking restrictions

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Rezoning Z-50-25: 2233 & 2321 Capital Boulevard, West Side of Intersection with Hodges Street (District C)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Development↑Rising

Rezoning Z-43-25: 6309 Litchford Road, West Side of Litchford Road, 800 feet north of Atlantic Avenue Intersection (District A)

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Ordinance - Temporary Six-month Moratorium - Certain Data Centers Within the Planning Jurisdiction of Raleigh

14 opposed2 concerned
16 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning

Zoning & land use

2 supportive14 opposed3 concerned
19 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Development & housing

1 supportive4 opposed7 concerned
12 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Environment

Environment

1 supportive2 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Environment

Data Center Siting and Environmental Concerns

14 opposed
14 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning

Rezoning Case Z-43-25

6 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Potential Teen Curfew and Youth Engagement

2 supportive7 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Development

Rezoning Z-14-26 Gorman Street Assemblage

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development

Rezoning Z-19-25: 405 & 416 Dorothea Drive

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

Rezoning Z-9-26 5925 Glenwood Avenue

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Transportation

Residential Parking

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Youth Protection and Curfew Ordinance

7 opposed1 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Environment

Stormwater

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Zoning

Public Notice

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Zoning

Neighborhood Preservation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Youth Programs

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Parks and Recreation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Big Branch Greenway Connector Project

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Environment

Noise Ordinance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Public Safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Automated License Plate Readers

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Civic Engagement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Community Engagement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Water Utilities

Water Restrictions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Zoning

Historic Design Standards Update Kick-off

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
Development

Rezoning Z-11-26: 3901 Stratford Court

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Development

Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-02-26

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Development

Petition for Annexation – AX-16-26

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Development

Petition for Annexation – AX-12-26

1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Development

Rezoning Z-50-24: Garner Road

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Development

Petition Annexation – AX-37-25

1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Development

Rezoning Z-57-25: 8020 Litchford Road

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Raleigh from local and regional media.

CBS 17voter fraud enforcement

NC officials seek to prevent illegal voting, 30 noncitizens charged statewide this year

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Across North Carolina, 30 people have been charged as part of federal voter fraud investigations so far this year. The North Carolina Board of Elections is working to ensure all ballots cast are done so legally. CBS 17 capture...

Oct 30, 2026
ABC11 WTVDimmigration enforcement

An ICE officer has been charged after striking a man with a car in Houston

An ICE officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Oct 30, 2026
Raleigh Magazineautomated robotic parking garage

Raleigh’s First Automated Robotic Parking Garage

Raleigh is getting a futuristic parking upgrade via City Gateway’s automated garage using robotic lifts to park vehicles, maximize EV charging and reduce energy consumption. The post Raleigh’s First Automated Robotic Parking Garage appeared first on ...

Oct 29, 2026
Raleigh MagazineGoRaleigh bus station relocation study

Raleigh Approves GoRaleigh Station Study

Could Downtown’s GoRaleigh bus station move? City Council approved a $1.07 million transit study exploring improvements to the Moore Square facility, potential relocation and broader changes to Raleigh's bus network. The post Raleigh Approves GoRalei...

Oct 29, 2026
Raleigh Magazinezoning regulations on local businesses

Raleigh Zoning Limits What Can Open Next Door

Missing a shop around the corner? Here’s what’s standing between Raleigh’s neighborhoods and new local businesses. The post Raleigh Zoning Limits What Can Open Next Door appeared first on Raleigh Magazine.

Oct 29, 2026
CBS 17event permitting

Famous spooky Oakwood home issued Raleigh special permit for Halloween

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Just days ahead of trick-or-treating, the city of Raleigh issued a permit that will allow a well-known Halloween house to continue to operate this year. About two weeks ago, the owner was told he needed a permit for the Oakwoo...

Oct 28, 2026
ABC11 WTVDconvention center expansion

Red Hat's on Cabarrus Street ends, Raleigh moves ahead with Convention Center expansion

Red Hat Amphitheater on Cabarrus Street has permanently closed as Raleigh prepares for a major convention center expansion project.

Oct 26, 2026
ABC11 WTVDelection

Vote 2026: Cost, affordability concerns remain top issue ahead of Election Day

Affordability remains a top concern for many, particularly families facing rising costs for housing, groceries, child care and health care.

Oct 26, 2026
CBS 17commercial development

Plans show large office building near Lenovo Center as part of $1B sports and entertainment district in Raleigh

The planned sports and entertainment district around Lenovo Center is taking a step forward.

Oct 23, 2026
GovTechmunicipal AI implementation

This New Raleigh, N.C., IT Help Desk Agent Is, Well, Agentic

This New Raleigh, N.C., IT Help Desk Agent Is, Well, Agentic GovTech

Oct 8, 2026
RaleighNC.govbond referendum

2026 Bond Referendum

2026 Bond Referendum RaleighNC.gov

Oct 8, 2026
Yahoo Finance AustraliaIT cost reduction

Raleigh, North Carolina, reduces IT service desk costs by 66% with ServiceNow AI agents

Raleigh, North Carolina, reduces IT service desk costs by 66% with ServiceNow AI agents Yahoo Finance Australia

Oct 8, 2026