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Your City at Work

A City in Motion, A Future in Focus

Raleigh is home to a vibrant community. City teams work every day to provide essential services, support growth, and connect people and places. Learn more about how we’re building a community for today and generations to come.



More than $1 Million Secured to Restore Rocky Branch at Dix Park
 

Rocky Branch Creek is on its way to becoming a nature escape in the heart of Raleigh. The project opens up more public space for residents to connect with nature. Visitors will explore restored creek banks, spot native plants and wildlife, and enjoy new pathways, boardwalks, and shaded seating areas. Once complete, Dix Park will have a connected green space between Downtown Raleigh and Gipson Play Plaza. 

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Major Projects Shaping Raleigh's Future

From over 20 park projects fueled by the 2022 Parks Bond, to a new investment in our transit system designed to support growth and move people more efficiently, we're working to build better places everyday.  

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When Community Members Need Help, Raleigh Cares

CARES stands for Crisis Alternative Response for Empathy and Support. Its four elements – crisis call diversion, a peer support team, co-response, and a community response team – are each making progress.

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A Place to Call Home

The City of Raleigh does its part to encourage developers to include affordable units in their projects. The City also maintains a limited fund to help people with things ranging from payment assistance to routine maintenance.

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Keeping Up with Growth

As one of the fastest growing cities, managing growth and change is the City's biggest challenge. The City adopted its 2030 Comprehensive Plan as a road map. Learn more about the City's best practices as they manage residential to industrial zoning.

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City Council

Stay up-to-date on actions taken by City Council.

Downtown For All

See how we're building a downtown for everyone.

This Is What I Do

There are thousands of employees that keep the City running each day. The video series, “This is What I Do,” highlights some of our unsung heroes and the work they’re proud to be doing. Select the  icon in the top right of the video player to view the entire playlist.

"This Is What I Do" is a video series showcasing City of Raleigh employees in critical jobs that might surprise you. These women and men work behind the scenes in service to the people of Raleigh, building strong communities.