DECEMBER EVENTS with CITYBUILDER
Join CITYBUILDER along with our friends and allies to close out 2025 and gear up for the new year
Dear CITYBUILDERs,
As the new year approaches, we’re reflecting on twelve whole months spent growing CITYBUILDER together. We’ve especially enjoyed connecting with so many of you in person and online through our events. This December, our events are planned a little earlier in the month, to give us more time for family, friends, and reflection before we welcome 2026. Before the new year, we’ll share a few look-backs on 2025. And, the upcomming election season is already upon us: Raleigh’s candidate filing for 2026 elections begins today, December 1st.
Also beginning today, CITYBUILDER has joined with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle of the Triangle for a virtual food drive. Please help us reach our goal of raising $2,500 for this worthy organization! We hope to surpass our goal before December 31st.
As always, you can view our full roster of events anytime at the CITYBUILDER online calendar.
This Wednesday, join CITYBUILDER in Raleigh at Press Cafe for our Book Club, where Jenn Truman will lead our discussion of Jerusalem Demsas’ On The Housing Crisis. This event is free, but please RSVP. CITYBUILDER will purchase your non-alcoholic beverage of choice.
On Thursday, we’re joining our friends RaleighForward and WakeUp Wake County for their annual reception, with keynote speaker Jenny Schuetz. Purchase your tickets here!
While we filled 2025 with pro-housing events, educational experiences, and advocacy opportunities, we’ve got even more planned for 2026. CITYBUILDER has accomplished so much together while building our coalition. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Thank you, and we hope to see you soon!
Best,
Charlotte Chapman
Executive Administrator at CITYBUILDER
DECEMBER EVENTS WITH CITYBUILDER
CITYBUILDER BOOK CLUB
Wednesday December 3rd • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PRESS Coffee, Crêpes & Cocktails • 400 Hillsborough St, Suite 108, Raleigh
In November, Jenn Truman wrote for CITYBUILDER about Demsas’ seminal work. Short but mighty, this text explores how America’s local governments have become less democratic and more obstructionist. In the process, she lays out a guide for housing advocates to follow. Jenn will be leading the discussion on this one. This event is free, but remember to RSVP (and non-alcoholic beverages are on us!).
REPAIRING OUR BROKER HOUSING SYSTEM
WakeUp Wake County, RaleighForward, & CITYBUILDER Annual Reception
with Keynote Speaker Dr. Jenny Schuetz
Thursday December 4th • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Junction West • 310 S West Street, Suite 110, Raleigh
Join CITYBUILDER, WakeUP Wake County and RaleighForward for our Annual Reception! This year’s theme is Repairing Our Broken Housing System, with keynote speaker is Dr. Jenny Schuetz. Dr Schuetz is the Vice President of Infrastructure and Housing at Arnold Ventures, and has a distinguished record in housing policy through her work as a professor, economist, and author. She is a prolific writer on housing markets and authored the book, Fixer Upper: How to Repair America’s Broken Housing Systems.
The Annual Reception will include time for socializing over lots of hors d’oeuvres, as well as beer, wine and refreshments from the bar. Find out more and get your tickets here.
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES
NC H369 VIRTUAL ORGANIZING CALL
Tuesday December 9th • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual Town Hall • More Info And Registration Link
Join to learn more about NC House Bill 369, its impact on your community, and how to get involved! H369 could potentially eliminate parking mandates statewide in North Carolina. This virtual organizing call will provide an overview of the bill. It’ll also discuss the legislative process, next steps for the advocacy campaign, and feature a Q&A section. This call will be hosted by our friends at Piedmont Promise. More information and registration link here.
ALLIED AND PARTNER EVENTS
DURHAM YIMBY MEETUP
Thursday December 11th • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Parts & Labor • 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham
Our local YIMBY Action chapter gives voice to residents who believe Raleigh-Durham should grow inclusively, sustainably, and affordably. In a region facing skyrocketing housing costs and rapid growth, this group pushes for zoning reform, abundant housing, and walkable communities. Here, advocates organize to counter NIMBY resistance and bring much-needed urgency to local housing debates. Simply put, they’re fighting for a Triangle where more people can afford to live, work, and flourish.