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Big Ideas Raleigh

Welcome to the hub for “Big Ideas Raleigh," where we'll share opportunities to engage with the City and share your voice. We’re at a crucial time in Raleigh. We're balancing our history while growing and creating new opportunities. We’re always pushing forward as a City, and want to bring you along for the ride.

Get ready to hear about events, conversations, and more ways to connect with each other and make a difference. This is about innovating together and continuing to build a Raleigh for all.

Let's make some big ideas happen together!

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Big Ideas Raleigh Podcast

Get ready to dive deep into the heartbeat of Raleigh as we explore our hidden gems, thriving food scene, rich history, and beautiful parks — as well as the programs, people, and ideas helping to navigate Raleigh’s biggest challenges, like growth, transportation and housing. 

Buckle up for engaging conversations with the people behind Raleigh’s big ideas. Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Have ideas to share? Shoot us an email.

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City Connect Series

We've put together a lineup of esteemed speakers, both local and nationally recognized, who delve into cutting-edge topics and trends shaping Raleigh's landscape. Join us as we explore the forefront of innovation and dive deep into the issues driving progress in Raleigh and beyond

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Meetups

We're bringing together community members, businesses, organizations, stakeholders, and local government representatives to explore solutions to Raleigh's most pressing challenges. Each Meetup will cover a topic related to the City's strategic plan. Get excited for conversations about the arts, sustainability, business development, affordable housing, and more!

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