In a recent sale, a 28,321-square-foot civic office building in Raleigh, formerly occupied by the U.S. Government Services Administration, was snapped up for a nice $9.5 million by a Florida-based investor. Welcome to glamour shots of concrete, everyone! From a bijou office nook in Raleigh to your extravagant cousin’s McMansion, single-tenant buildings like these scream…

Hey, city dwellers and suburbanites alike! Get ready for some juicy news out of Raleigh, North Carolina. If you’ve got a calendar, it’s time to circle August 17, because that’s when the Raleigh Convention Center will transform into ground zero for tackling the city’s affordable housing issues at the Raleigh Affordable Housing Summit. What’s on…

It’s no mystery that our urban centers breathe through the technology that peppers their streets, especially in a city as forward-thinking as Raleigh, North Carolina. Picture a network of advanced real-time crime centers, equipped with nearly 720 cameras, every corner under watch, all designed to pave the way for a future trimmed with the promise…

Drivers in Raleigh, gear up for some significant changes! The ongoing I-440 improvement project is set to revolutionize our daily commute, but let’s not just talk traffic—let’s talk urban impact and opportunities for better community engagement and space allocation. This week marks a noteworthy change in Raleigh’s I-440 corridor, as crews are setting up a…

Hold onto your handlebars and laptops, city-slickers and suburb-dwellers! Today, we’re diving into the vast, often comical, world of urban planning and why your car-loving, detached-house-dreaming self might just be ready for an urban remake. City living isn’t just about being where the light pollution is bad for stargazing. It’s about community, sustainability, and yes,…

Visualize Raleigh, not just as it is, but as it could be. Wide plazas bustling with cafes, fewer cars cluttering up downtown, and green spaces that catch your eye everywhere you turn. Now, take a look around. Do you see that? Maybe a bit in some places but broadly, our urban spaces could do with…

Just recently, Raleigh wrapped up some much-needed traffic upgrades at the notoriously tricky Glenwood Avenue and Hollyridge Drive intersection. And let me tell you, it’s not just about smoother drives; it’s a giant leap for pedestrian safety – a win for anyone who’s ever risked their neck trying to cross the street there. So, what’s…

Let’s dive into a case that sheds light on the multifaceted world of urban planning and historic preservation—welcome to the narrative of the Tucker House, nestled in the historic Oakwood Neighborhood of Raleigh. This iconic structure isn’t just a pretty face in the city’s architectural lineup; it’s a cornerstone for community engagement and a poignant…

If you’ve ever tried to navigate the streets of North Carolina on two wheels, you might have felt like the deck was stacked against you. And you’d be right, thanks to the Strategic Transportation Investments law enacted in 2013, which essentially put bike lanes and pedestrian paths on the transportation funding blacklist. This law states…

Gone are the days when living with your extended family meant overcrowded dining tables at every meal. Welcome to the era of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), better known to some as granny flats or backyard bungalows, which are changing the way we think about housing configurations and urban space. Never heard of an ADU?…