Steel is up at the new Red Hat Amphitheater site in downtown Raleigh — marking a visible step forward for one of the city’s larger ongoing downtown infrastructure and entertainment projects.

by | Jun 3, 2026 | News

The venue, expected to open for the 2027 concert season, will relocate one block south and expand to 6,000+ seats. Beyond concerts, projects like this tend to have broader ripple effects across surrounding real estate:• Increased downtown activity• More demand for...

Durham’s South Ellerbe restoration project is moving from concept to construction — and it’s a major example of infrastructure, environmental resiliency, and urban placemaking intersecting in real time.

by | Jun 1, 2026 | News

Beginning May 26, part of Duke Street near downtown Durham will close through September as the city advances a large-scale wetland and stream restoration initiative tied to South Ellerbe Creek. The project includes:• 4.3 acres of constructed wetlands• Restored creek...

⚾️ Growth vs. green space in.

by | May 29, 2026 | News

A proposed $10M expansion at — including additional baseball fields — is drawing resident pushback as the town weighs rapid population growth against preserving open space. 📈 The town says youth baseball and softball participation has increased 142% over the past...