Downtown Raleigh Growing Districts
As Raleigh, North Carolina is growing into a major city in the United States. Raleigh is now developing different districts or as some call it up north neighborhoods. According to The Downtown Raleigh Alliance, there are now six districts that make up the downtown area. These districts include: Warehouse District, Glenwood South, Seaboard/Person Street, Fayetteville Street, Moore Square and Capital District.
What consists of each district? See below.
Warehouse District:
Characterized by its red brick warehouse, the Warehouse District has transformed into a vibrant mix of art museums, restaurants, destination retail, and technology firms. Transit-oriented development has been added to the mix with the opening of Raleigh Union Station and The Dillon, a mixed-use tower and residential development.
Home to Citrix, HQ Raleigh, and new projects such as The Dillon, Raleigh Union Station and Morgan Street Food Hall
More than two dozen restaurants, stores, and art galleries
Townhomes and condos currently under construction
Glenwood South:
One of downtown’s signature streets anchors this eclectic mix of restaurants, art galleries, stores, nightlife, and residences. New restaurants blend in with established favorites, while the exploding population of young workers find plenty to do in the active bar scene, which includes the world record-holding Raleigh Beer Garden (soon Charlotte is going to have the largest). With over 1,000 units under construction or recently delivered and more on the way, Glenwood South will build on its existing residential base to become one of downtown’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
1,656 new residential units recently delivered or under construction
40+ dining establishments
35+ retailers
Seaboard/Person Street:
Containing the commercial centers of Seaboard Station and Person Street Plaza, the northern end of downtown has a neighborhood feel with locally owned businesses such as bakeries, clothing boutiques, hardware and garden stores, and some of downtown’s best restaurants. nearby residential developments like Blount Street Commons, Elan City Center Apartments, and Peace Street Townes are bringing more residents to this area. This residential boost increases the demand for retail and services, along with better connectivity to the rest of downtown.
Seaboard Station will be redeveloped and add 600+ housing units, a hotel, and 89,000 square feet of retail
Over 15 retail stores and services
10+ dining establishments
Fayetteville Street:
Home to the civic spine of the city and state with the iconic Fayetteville Street, this district has something for everyone. Skyscrapers of Class A office space and condos are mixed with award-winning restaurants, a major performing arts center, large outdoor event space and amphitheater, independent retailers, galleries, the convention center, and exciting nightlife. This district has also added unique boutiques and a wide array of restaurants over the past few years.
50+ restaurants and bars plus more than 20 retailers
Address of the tallest buildings in Raleigh and six of the top 10 overall
Current and upcoming projects include FNB Tower, The Nexus, and 121 Fayetteville Street
Moore Square:
Moore Square had a $13 million renovation done making it a dramatic difference to help stimulate large private developments. Nearby GoRaleigh Transit Center, the central hub for Raleigh’s bus system, finished a $9 million renovation. Meanwhile, recent residential developments such as SkyHouse, Edison Lofts, and The Lincoln help make this district one of the densest neighborhoods in Raleigh. There are plenty of entertainment options like Marbles Kids Museum and live music venues like The Lincoln Theatre and Pour House Music Hall.
800+ new units opened since 2015
Over $20 million in public investment since 2016
Capital District:
The Capital district is the power center of North Carolina and home to some of the state’s biggest tourist attractions. With the State Capitol, Legislative Building, Governor’s Mansion, and 3.5 million square feet of government office space, many of the most important decisions in the state are made in this district. The Capital district is also home to the NC History Museum and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, which attracted a combined 1.5+ million visitors last year, more than any other attractions in the state.
300 new residential units delivered in the past three years
1.5+ million visitors
Study provided by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance