# Latest **URL:** https://community.dtraleigh.com/latest.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.dtraleigh.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dtraleigh.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dtraleigh.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [General Raleigh History](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/general-raleigh-history/389)
**Author:** [@Stew](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Stew)\ **Replies:** 451\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/general-raleigh-history/389 "2026-08-05T19:55:32Z")
This recent N&O article offers what I consider to be a fitting tribute to Karl Larson aka “Raleigh Boy”, a regular poster and overseer of the history blog Goodnight Raleigh. As a regular visitor to this site I often enjo… --- ## [CAM Block Redevelopment](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/cam-block-redevelopment/943)
**Author:** [@NYCRDU](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/NYCRDU)\ **Replies:** 471\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/cam-block-redevelopment/943 "2026-08-03T20:52:18Z")
Saw this article in the TBJ: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2019/02/27/property-owners-plan-for-20stories-in-warehouse.html Looks like Union Station is really creating a node of development and density, and … --- ## [Raleigh Social Clubs History](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-social-clubs-history/4792)
**Author:** [@RaleighBoy](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/RaleighBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-social-clubs-history/4792 "2026-07-31T22:22:10Z")
I am curious about the history of prominent Social Clubs in Raleigh. This is from my own research, and in no particular order. Mistakes are likely, but unintentional. I kept it to Raleigh-only. As far as I can tell, … --- ## [Downtown Weather Chat](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/downtown-weather-chat/4790)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/downtown-weather-chat/4790 "2026-07-31T19:15:39Z")
Went looking for a weather related topic but couldn’t find one, so I’m starting one in the Pub. These latest bouts of storms have eased the crisis at Falls Lake and Raleigh’s water supply a bit. According to the lake l… --- ## [Bloc 83 - One Glenwood, Two Hillsborough, and Phase 3](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bloc-83-one-glenwood-two-hillsborough-and-phase-3/295)
**Author:** [@Will](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Will)\ **Replies:** 1569\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bloc-83-one-glenwood-two-hillsborough-and-phase-3/295 "2026-07-28T20:07:03Z")
Site plans filed for two hillsborough St. https://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanDev/Documents/DevServ/DevPlans/Reviews/2018/SiteReview/SR-059-18.pdf 10 stories with a total height of 150’. --- ## [CityPlat Center (formerly Western Boulevard Kmart)](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/cityplat-center-formerly-western-boulevard-kmart/629)
**Author:** [@orulz](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/orulz)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/cityplat-center-formerly-western-boulevard-kmart/629 "2026-07-27T23:05:42Z")
Sears Corp’s bankruptcy announcement and their latest list of store closings include the Kmart on Western. Anyone care to speculate as to what might go there? It is currently zoned for CX-5, 5 story mixed use. Next door… --- ## [Flowers of Raleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/flowers-of-raleigh/4681)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/flowers-of-raleigh/4681 "2026-07-27T20:08:44Z")
Since we are at the peak of flowers in the city, let’s share some of our best shots. Bonus points for variety. I’ll start with some of mine. --- ## [General Parking Discussion](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/general-parking-discussion/720)
**Author:** [@GucciLittlePig](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/GucciLittlePig)\ **Replies:** 981\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/general-parking-discussion/720 "2026-07-27T13:25:13Z")
I feel like there’s this anti car vibe on this board. I support alternative transit options more that most people, but I think it’s unrealistic to expect city plans and new developments to ignore that 95% of the populati… --- ## [Affordable Housing and Housing Affordability](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/affordable-housing-and-housing-affordability/329)
**Author:** [@JimMcK](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/JimMcK)\ **Replies:** 962\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/affordable-housing-and-housing-affordability/329 "2026-07-24T14:57:58Z")
I have been reading recently about the woes of public housing in New York and innovation in Los Angeles. I began to wonder about the housing situation in Raleigh. Granted the size of the housing problem in Raleigh is … --- ## [Your Unofficial DT Raleigh Boundary](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/your-unofficial-dt-raleigh-boundary/270)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/your-unofficial-dt-raleigh-boundary/270 "2026-07-18T18:34:16Z")
While the city has its downtown districts, its property taxes overlay district and its official downtown element boundary, what are your boundaries? What do you consider to be downtown, and where should downtown expand … --- ## [Art Moto Garage](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/art-moto-garage/4553)
**Author:** [@SouthParkRaL](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/SouthParkRaL)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/art-moto-garage/4553 "2026-07-17T19:43:53Z")
New Motorcycle shop, dealership, and community hub at 1509 Lake Wheeler Rd Raleigh, NC. Post from Instagram: artmotogarage Introducing: The Art Moto Garage :motorcycle::hammer\_and\_wrench: Rising from the legacy of Bar… --- ## [Smoky Hollow Park](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/smoky-hollow-park/668)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 490\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/smoky-hollow-park/668 "2026-07-17T16:33:44Z")
I was perusing the city website this AM to see if i could glean anything more from it regarding the future park. Some key data points/info, and my thoughts. The park will be about 14 acres As I think that most of us k… --- ## [Halloween Trunk or Treat options?](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/halloween-trunk-or-treat-options/4772)
**Author:** [@JMM1](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/JMM1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/halloween-trunk-or-treat-options/4772 "2026-07-16T23:33:44Z")
Does anyone know of any Halloween “Trunk or Treat” options in Raleigh? This would be for a community group looking to have a booth, it’s not that I’m making my holiday plans super early :zombie: . A reasonable booth rent… --- ## [Smoky Hollow Park Adjacent Development (West St) Rezoning Z-12-25 approved](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/smoky-hollow-park-adjacent-development-west-st-rezoning-z-12-25-approved/3240)
**Author:** [@oakcityyimby](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/oakcityyimby)\ **Replies:** 804\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/smoky-hollow-park-adjacent-development-west-st-rezoning-z-12-25-approved/3240 "2026-07-15T01:40:25Z")
Neighborhood meeting set for 9/28 for rezoning the parcels overlooking the park: https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/the-raleigh-wire-service/748/2023?u=oakcityyimby --- ## [Blue Ridge Corridor](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/blue-ridge-corridor/1967)
**Author:** [@UncleJesse](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/UncleJesse)\ **Replies:** 507\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/blue-ridge-corridor/1967 "2026-07-14T21:58:00Z")
Fortunately, the legislature (& mainly Gov. Cooper) shut down that redneck legislator from Sampson County who tried to move DHHS to Granville County…we can probably thanks COVID as well for this… --- ## [401 West Cabarrus Apartments](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/401-west-cabarrus-apartments/3071)
**Author:** [@Drew](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Drew)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/401-west-cabarrus-apartments/3071 "2026-07-10T13:26:51Z")
Figured we could start a new thread. Here are some more renderings 298 Units 222(1br) 64(2br) 12(3br) --- ## [The Fairweather and other condos on S. Harrington](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/the-fairweather-and-other-condos-on-s-harrington/436)
**Author:** [@OakCityDylan](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/OakCityDylan)\ **Replies:** 865\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/the-fairweather-and-other-condos-on-s-harrington/436 "2026-07-09T03:05:14Z")
I have a vested interest in this property but I thought others might be interested in seeing construction pics, follow progress, etc. The building was designed by Raleigh Architecture Company and will have amazing views … --- ## [Possible New Development Locations and Projects - Rezonings](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/possible-new-development-locations-and-projects-rezonings/1392)
**Author:** [@RaleighFollower](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/RaleighFollower)\ **Replies:** 698\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/possible-new-development-locations-and-projects-rezonings/1392 "2026-07-07T22:44:08Z")
Just wanted to start a thread of possible projects that might happen or areas where development might be feasible. For example, the parking lot behind whiskey kitchen could be a new development while protecting the whisk… --- ## [Happy Sestercentennial Raleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/happy-sestercentennial-raleigh/4771)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/happy-sestercentennial-raleigh/4771 "2026-07-06T16:44:03Z")
Or perhaps, Happy Semiquincentennial Raleigh! Whatever the case may be, happy 250th birthday America! On my morning walk, I captured these photos of organizers setting up for tomorrow on the East side of the Capitol bu… --- ## [SEHSR (Southeast High Speed Rail) and the S-Line Corridor](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/sehsr-southeast-high-speed-rail-and-the-s-line-corridor/1499)
**Author:** [@roguejam](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/roguejam)\ **Replies:** 691\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/sehsr-southeast-high-speed-rail-and-the-s-line-corridor/1499 "2026-07-06T11:00:28Z")
Per the Cary Town Manager’s here here: https://carycitizen.com/2020/01/13/first-council-meeting-2020/ “NCDOT is inviting regional, state, and federal partners to learn more about potential commuter rail opportunities us… --- ## [I built a local event discovery app for Raleigh-Durham, check it out (The Move)](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/i-built-a-local-event-discovery-app-for-raleigh-durham-check-it-out-the-move/4703)
**Author:** [@largesevan](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/largesevan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/i-built-a-local-event-discovery-app-for-raleigh-durham-check-it-out-the-move/4703 "2026-06-30T15:17:35Z")
Hey DTR fam, I wanted to share something I’ve been building that I think this community specifically will appreciate, y’all are literally the definition of people who care about what’s happening in this city. I built T… --- ## [Raleigh Greenway Plan Update](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-greenway-plan-update/1578)
**Author:** [@orulz](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/orulz)\ **Replies:** 333\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-greenway-plan-update/1578 "2026-06-30T01:47:47Z")
The City of Raleigh is conducting an update of the Capital Area Greenway Master Plan. This plan seems to get touched very rarely (the last time it was officially updated was 1989!!!) and they have a public input survey u… --- ## [Business Expansion in the Triangle](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/business-expansion-in-the-triangle/284)
**Author:** [@Drew](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Drew)\ **Replies:** 1449\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/business-expansion-in-the-triangle/284 "2026-06-29T20:03:42Z")
Very interesting article on Wral techwire, regarding other companies expanding into the triangle. Of course all hear-say at this point, but begins to give an outlook into the potential for growth in the next couple year… --- ## [Branding Raleigh to the World](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/branding-raleigh-to-the-world/858)
**Author:** [@maverick333](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/maverick333)\ **Replies:** 526\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/branding-raleigh-to-the-world/858 "2026-06-29T13:53:43Z")
Well…the title may not sound so flashy, but with everyone’s help, title can be changed. I was watching a commercial about Charlotte and all the amenities that it has to offer, why not one for Raleigh. Asheville has one… --- ## [Raleigh and Statistical Area Population](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-and-statistical-area-population/555)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 1813\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-and-statistical-area-population/555 "2026-06-26T21:52:39Z")
Just in time for the final decision making from Amazon, the OMB just redefined the Raleigh-Durham-Cary CSA by removing Harnett and Lee Counties and giving them to Fayetteville. This statistically wipes out nearly a half… --- ## [Lincoln Theater-Pope House block](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/lincoln-theater-pope-house-block/617)
**Author:** [@Bobbycox](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Bobbycox)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/lincoln-theater-pope-house-block/617 "2026-06-24T23:25:33Z")
The block where Pope house and Lincoln Theatre is located is just begging to be developed. --- ## [Raleigh Infrastructure](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-infrastructure/3323)
**Author:** [@maverick333](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/maverick333)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/raleigh-infrastructure/3323 "2026-06-20T16:27:18Z")
With all the Developments going on Downtown and in other parts of the City one thing that has me very concerned, is the infrastructure and how will the city handle the ongoing process of development and future developmen… --- ## [General Feedback and Site Announcements](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/general-feedback-and-site-announcements/238)
**Author:** [@TheNightHawk](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/TheNightHawk)\ **Replies:** 433\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/general-feedback-and-site-announcements/238 "2026-06-06T20:28:07Z")
Hey Leo - first of all, thank you for putting your blogs together… they have been a great place for everyone to connect on thoughts, opinions and ideas for Raleigh. However… no offense… I’m not a huge fan of this new fo… --- ## [Municipal Services and Safety in DTR](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/municipal-services-and-safety-in-dtr/1100)
**Author:** [@dtraleigh](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/dtraleigh)\ **Replies:** 414\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/municipal-services-and-safety-in-dtr/1100 "2026-06-06T17:57:57Z")
Starting a new thread here on all things municipal services like trash pickup, water, etc. I think the logistics of providing these types of things might be more unique in a downtown area compared to the suburbs or even … --- ## [Overall Development List](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/overall-development-list/3078)
**Author:** [@NYCRDU](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/NYCRDU)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/overall-development-list/3078 "2026-06-06T14:46:02Z")
Not sure if this can be found anywhere, but it would be great to have one thread that summarizes all of the various projects going on in DTR, and maybe NH, Crabtree, Iron Works. Is there anything like this somewhere? If… [Previous page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/latest.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/latest.md?page=4)