# The Pub **URL:** https://community.dtraleigh.com/c/the-pub/9.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.dtraleigh.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dtraleigh.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dtraleigh.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Partial solar eclipse yesterday. (14 Oct)](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/partial-solar-eclipse-yesterday-14-oct/3816)
**Author:** [@Kanatenah](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Kanatenah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/partial-solar-eclipse-yesterday-14-oct/3816 "2023-10-15T13:31:43Z")
Partial solar eclipse today around 1:00 pm. Weather looks cloudy / rainy so probably not much to see. Might get a bit darker. --- ## [Demonyms of Triangle municipalities](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/demonyms-of-triangle-municipalities/3719)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/demonyms-of-triangle-municipalities/3719 "2023-08-19T00:44:20Z")
I’m not sure if I’ve ever run across a list of municipal demonyms, and I am not even sure of the official ones for each city, but I’m going to take a guess at them nonetheless. Correct me if I’m wrong and add to the lis… --- ## [New Raleigh Skatepark](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/new-raleigh-skatepark/1853)
**Author:** [@919raised](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/919raised)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/new-raleigh-skatepark/1853 "2023-08-15T18:29:02Z")
This is my first time creating a new topic, so feel free to delete if this does not seem like it needs its own topic. But as a young skater who is moving back home after college I am finding it incredible that Raleigh ha… --- ## [Appearance and Design in DTR](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/appearance-and-design-in-dtr/3699)
**Author:** [@dtraleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/dtraleigh)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/appearance-and-design-in-dtr/3699 "2023-08-07T13:14:46Z")
We have a lot of folks that are passionate about building color palettes so I thought I’d start this thread as a place for everyone to talk about their preferred colors as well as design and general appearance choices in… --- ## [Commercial Real Estate Effects Post-Pandemic](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/commercial-real-estate-effects-post-pandemic/1742)
**Author:** [@OakCityDylan](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/OakCityDylan)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/commercial-real-estate-effects-post-pandemic/1742 "2023-07-24T15:08:13Z")
I suspect the developer/owners of this project are paying attention to articles like this: New normal? Raleigh sees huge spike in available office sublease space “We actually have some pretty significant jumps in off… --- ## [Happy Independence Day 2023 DTRaleigh Community!](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/happy-independence-day-2023-dtraleigh-community/3663)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/happy-independence-day-2023-dtraleigh-community/3663 "2023-07-07T00:04:08Z")
I hope that everyone is having a fun and safe holiday celebration. For me, I look forward to Dix Park this evening! :us: :fireworks: :us: :fireworks: :us: :fireworks: :us: --- ## [Gentrification and Displacement](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/gentrification-and-displacement/1251)
**Author:** [@dtraleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/dtraleigh)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/gentrification-and-displacement/1251 "2023-06-30T18:26:02Z")
I’m hoping to keep this thread a more data-driven thread on the trends we’re seeing around displacement and gentrification. (however you define it) WakeUp Wake County has a post about the topic with some nice data work.… --- ## [Community T-shirts](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/community-t-shirts/2431)
**Author:** [@ADUsSomeday](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/ADUsSomeday)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/community-t-shirts/2431 "2023-06-27T13:21:42Z")
If you had been wearing your DTR Community hat/shirt/etc she could have recognized you! :joy: And vice a versa @clairebertt --- ## [Hypothetical Downtown City Council District](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/hypothetical-downtown-city-council-district/3626)
**Author:** [@Metropolis](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Metropolis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/hypothetical-downtown-city-council-district/3626 "2023-05-29T00:48:07Z")
I had an idea about a district that encompasses downtown ever since the city council discussed the idea of a ninth district a week or two ago. Obviously, this is just hypothetical as I don’t think downtown will ever be i… --- ## [Map-Based Resource?](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/map-based-resource/2677)
**Author:** [@OakdaleZach](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/OakdaleZach)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 3:33am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/map-based-resource/2677 "2023-05-24T03:33:00Z")
I am still relatively new to this community, so apologies if something like this already exists, but has there ever been any conversation about using a map-based platform to track/discuss projects? I have maintained (wi… --- ## [City of Raleigh Fountain](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/city-of-raleigh-fountain/3201)
**Author:** [@Vwoot](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Vwoot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/city-of-raleigh-fountain/3201 "2023-04-17T18:22:40Z")
How about a fountain shaped like a giant Oak tree placed in the open lot formed where Edenton and Hillsborough merge? Whaddya think? Would compliment all the new development going on in that area --- ## [Strong Towns Event 10/24](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/strong-towns-event-10-24/3506)
**Author:** [@evan.j.bost](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/evan.j.bost)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/strong-towns-event-10-24/3506 "2023-03-30T19:49:55Z")
Dear DTRaleigh enthusiasts. Some of you may know this already, but I wanted to extend a formal invitation. I am organizing a speaker series via the Home Builders Association this year, and the first event features one … --- ## [First Citizens Bank in downtown Raleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/first-citizens-bank-in-downtown-raleigh/1000)
**Author:** [@Vatnos](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Vatnos)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/first-citizens-bank-in-downtown-raleigh/1000 "2023-03-28T18:48:19Z")
The First Citizens tower was planned in the early 90s at the same time as the BB&T and Wells Fargo buildings, on the spot the PNC tower currently occupies. They demolished the block, then changed their mind and moved to … --- ## [People Oriented Places](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/people-oriented-places/1271)
**Author:** [@RaleighBikeLady](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/RaleighBikeLady)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/people-oriented-places/1271 "2023-02-27T02:16:27Z")
Hi folks! I just wanted to share some inspiring images that I saw today from Janette Sadik-Khan. If you don’t follow her, she is the previous DOT lead for NYC and is a legit rock star (and author of the book Street Fight… --- ## [Our Local News Outlets](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/our-local-news-outlets/2056)
**Author:** [@UncleJesse](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/UncleJesse)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/our-local-news-outlets/2056 "2023-02-16T14:45:03Z")
It is kind of ironic that your trash the N&O in your post while acknowledging it contains information you want. I assume most people on this board would not be okay with stealing goods from a local store, but many peopl… --- ## [Historic Preservation in Raleigh. What to keep?](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/historic-preservation-in-raleigh-what-to-keep/659)
**Author:** [@Phil](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Phil)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/historic-preservation-in-raleigh-what-to-keep/659 "2023-02-02T19:29:09Z")
Seriously, to each his own. Some enjoy a blank concrete wall or floor. I see the same logic with a brick wall or street. Some don’t. I think the historic preservation topic is really based on architectural significance o… --- ## [Where are Raleigh’s billionaires?](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/where-are-raleigh-s-billionaires/1474)
**Author:** [@UncleJesse](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/UncleJesse)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/where-are-raleigh-s-billionaires/1474 "2023-02-01T17:50:01Z")
Forbes just released its latest ranking. Raleigh has the only 3 North Carolinians on the list…neither of whom seem to care at all about supporting our local sports franchises. We know they have egos. I would. Goodni… --- ## [Introducing the Downtown CAC!](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/introducing-the-downtown-cac/1290)
**Author:** [@dtraleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/dtraleigh)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/introducing-the-downtown-cac/1290 "2023-01-28T16:23:07Z")
Hi all, For the last few weeks, a bunch of us have been getting together and, long story short, we started our own CAC! Check out more about it here: https://downtowncac.org/ It’s actually not a real CAC but a virtual… --- ## [Raleigh's Cost of Living](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleighs-cost-of-living/3457)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleighs-cost-of-living/3457 "2023-01-11T21:41:56Z")
Speaking of the Creamery… I saw an apartment listing posted today for one of the buildings on the block. It doesn’t say how long the lease period is, but if they’re still signing people in January it doesn’t sound like w… --- ## [Places to watch in the coming year?](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/places-to-watch-in-the-coming-year/3414)
**Author:** [@annamjohnson](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/annamjohnson)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/places-to-watch-in-the-coming-year/3414 "2022-12-29T15:28:01Z")
Hey there! My name is Anna, and I’m a reporter with The News & Observer. I am working on a story with several of my colleagues about “places to watch in 2023.” We are specifically looking for places that will see signif… --- ## [Merry Christmas Downtown Raleighites](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/merry-christmas-downtown-raleighites/2104)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 3:57am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/merry-christmas-downtown-raleighites/2104 "2022-12-26T03:57:45Z")
Now that it’s officially Christmas Eve, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. For those celebrating alone, we are all with you in spirit, and we are all in this together. :christmas\_tree: :stars: :meat\_on\_bone: … --- ## [Wells Fargo Building](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/wells-fargo-building/374)
**Author:** [@Unique12b](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Unique12b)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/wells-fargo-building/374 "2021-05-19T17:10:41Z")
Just and FYI. At the end of July Kane Realty will be taking over the leasing and management of the Wells Fargo Building. 150 Fayetteville:grinning Street. For all those who you care about these sorts of things. … --- ## [Raleigh Strong/Raleigh United](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-strong-raleigh-united/3265)
**Author:** [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-strong-raleigh-united/3265 "2022-10-17T01:32:30Z")
A mass shooting unfortunately happen I thought it would be a good idea, to discuss feeling after this massacre. I have a social media photo campaign with the #RaleighStrong/ #RaleighUnido coming out in a few minutes stay… --- ## [Highwoods in Raleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/highwoods-in-raleigh/2623)
**Author:** [@OakCityDylan](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/OakCityDylan)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/highwoods-in-raleigh/2623 "2022-09-19T13:45:15Z")
Highwoods has the potential to really impact Raleigh positively with their real estate holdings. Let’s use this topic to document and discuss where they are today and how they evolve with those investments. --- ## [Downtown Services Recommendations](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/downtown-services-recommendations/3149)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/downtown-services-recommendations/3149 "2022-08-25T20:26:51Z")
Starting a new topic here about service recommendations. A while back, I asked about fridge repair, now I’m in need of a place close by to plug a tire that picked up a nail. That’s what I get for living next door to a… --- ## [The mansions of Blount Street](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/the-mansions-of-blount-street/2613)
**Author:** [@oakcityyimby](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/oakcityyimby)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/the-mansions-of-blount-street/2613 "2022-08-03T00:39:06Z")
It’s in a strange zone in between Person St. and Downtown proper, but I suppose this is the best place to put this: The Andrews-Duncan House renovation at 407 N. Bount is moving along painstakingly - it feels like they’… --- ## [Organizing a pro-housing/YIMBY coalition in Raleigh/NC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/organizing-a-pro-housing-yimby-coalition-in-raleigh-nc/3089)
**Author:** [@hcjohnsoiv](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/hcjohnsoiv)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/organizing-a-pro-housing-yimby-coalition-in-raleigh-nc/3089 "2022-07-27T13:43:47Z")
Hi all, Long-time/first time, yada yada. In 2018 at the height of the “council of no,” a group called Raleigh for All started meeting to develop a counterweight to the “progressive” not-in-my-backyard establishment tha… --- ## [Possible Chat Feature (Discord)](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/possible-chat-feature-discord/3083)
**Author:** [@OakCityDylan](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/OakCityDylan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/possible-chat-feature-discord/3083 "2022-07-23T02:05:11Z")
I’ve been playing with the idea of proposing a chat feature for this forum. Before you jump to a conclusion of how you think this might work, or how it might work in conjunction with the amazing community/form Leo has go… --- ## [Raleigh 2022 New year, New Projects](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-2022-new-year-new-projects/2717)
**Author:** [@maverick333](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/maverick333)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-2022-new-year-new-projects/2717 "2022-07-06T02:39:34Z")
Okay, now that 2021 is over, let’s see how this new year shapes up. So far we have 401-H, North Hills, Innovation district, RUSBUS tower, Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, etc. What can we look forward to for 2022. --- ## [Fourth of July Weekend 2022](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/fourth-of-july-weekend-2022/3043)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/fourth-of-july-weekend-2022/3043 "2022-07-05T03:53:06Z")
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Does anyone remember when this holiday meant that Raleigh was a ghost town because EVERYONE was at the beach. Times have certainly changed. [Previous page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/c/the-pub/9.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/c/the-pub/9.md?page=5)