Outdoor seating at Woody's in downtown Raleigh

Sociable City Assessment Outlines Strengths and Needs for Downtown Vibrancy

Key takeaways and findings

News Published 5/13/2025 Updated 10/21/2025

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At their Oct. 21 meeting, City Council approved the ordinance amendment presented at the Oct. 7 meeting. The Council also approved hiring a sound professional to consult with businesses Citywide. The expert would advise on sound and distance issues, and, if needed, recommend changes to the ordinance as needed.

Council Approves New Amplified Sound Rules

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The worst-kept secret in the South is that Raleigh is a great place to work, live, and play. We hear it so often, it sounds more like a slogan or a bumper sticker rather than a consensus opinion.

But it’s true. Last year, 18.5 million visitors spent $3.2 billion in Raleigh. With those sorts of numbers, the Raleigh City Council allocated $100,000 in January for a Sociable City Assessment. The report analyzed the strengths, challenges, and opportunities within the social economy of the Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South districts.

The Council referred the report to City staff who will review and report back to Council.

For more information....

Sociable City Assessment takeaways

Sociable City Overview

Contact

Office of Special Events
Hospitality and Nightlife
919-996-2200
hospitality.programs@raleighnc.gov

Lead Department:: Special Events

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