GET READY FOR TRIANGLE VEGFEST October 15-16, 2016!

For all of you veggie lovers, get ready for the Third Annual Triangle Vegfest! Raleigh will be hosting this FREE two day event October 15-16, 2016. It will highlight the benefits and joys of a plant based lifestyle!

Day 1 – Saturday October 15th 12-5 will be held in Nash Square Downtown Raleigh, NC.

Day 2 – Sunday October 16th 10am-4pm will be held at the McKimmon Center on the NC State campus

Reasons to attend this event:

• FREE admission
• FREE food samples
• 70+ vendors
• Speakers including renowned Authors, Celebrities, and Veg Advocates
• Food Trucks!
• Live Music!
• Multiple yoga sessions on Sunday!
• Kids’ activity area where the kids can paint their own shirts and have their faces painted!

For More Information Visit: Triangle Vegfest

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Downtown Raleigh News December 2013

Downtown Raleigh News December 2013

With all the changes in downtown Raleigh, it's hard to keep up. We are even undergoing changes ourselves. Our office is getting a complete remodel from the facade to the interior. The City is also remodeling what we fondly refer to as our "back yard", just behind our building as part of a downtown revitalization project of City malls.

One of our favorite past times is dining out with family and friends. If you are looking for a downtown Raleigh restaurant for a special holiday evening out, here is a list of some of the best fine dining options downtown. Downtown Raleigh Restaurants

Or if you are looking for a new hot spot, try the new Station Raleigh on Person St. Former Epic Games designer for Gears of War, Cliff Bleszinski partnered with Hibernian and Solas partners to make what he calls a "cozy, rustic watering hole." Hibernian owners are also working on a new Glenwood Ave project that will be called the Beir Garten, a two story restaurant and bar with outdoor patios.

Right down the street from our office, workers are breaking ground on the SkyHouse, a 320 unit building that will certainly change the landscape and skyline at the corner of Martin and Blount Streets. Other upcoming projects include Charter Square, at 11 stories high on the south end of Fayetteville Street as well as the mid-rise Edison Apartments on Davie Street and the 16-story Edison Office building next to SkyHouse. There are also several hotel projects in the works including a Hilton Garden Inn and a Residence Inn by Marriott hotel. Other new apartments in the works are The Lincoln, the L Building, 425 North Boylan, The Elan at Blount Street Commons.

According to the Triangle Business Journal downtown Raleigh has more than $300 million in new private building projects in the works for 2014 and 2015. Stay tuned for more exciting news!

If you have ever considered moving Inside the Beltline or investing in a property in downtown Raleigh, now is the time to get in the game. Contact us at Lisa Southern Real Estate today to learn more about the many exciting opportunities here.

Downtown Raleigh News

Downtown Raleigh News 

What's Happening in Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh is definitely on the upswing. It's not hard to see that the prospect for an improving economy have been in the works for quite a while. There are several new apartment buildings under construction as well as hotels, restaurants, condos and other improvements. Projects like these take years to plan and generally don't move forward unless there is certainty about the future. These are just some of the reasons why we believe now is the time to invest in downtown Raleigh.

Major employers are also relocating corporate office to the downtown area which is bringing more jobs. The tech sector is leading the growth.  HQ Raleigh is a unique concept where tech entrepreneurs can share work space.

The increase in employers and employees has also put a larger demand on the housing market. Downtown Raleigh Neighborhoods, Inside the Beltline, have always been desirable, but with the trend in Urban Living and the development and job growth downtown, prices are on the rise. Downtown Raleigh Real Estate, both residential and commercial have become a hot ticket. Home Search.

Here are just some of the projects underway in downtown Raleigh.

Aloft Hotel Project - Planned opening 2015, this upscale 135 room hotel will be built near the NC State bell tower area on Hillsborough St. 

LexisNexis - The company announced they are moving their Business of Law Software Solutions division from Cary to the Centennial Campus, near NC State.

Citrix - The warehouse District of downtown Raleigh in undergoing major transformations.  One of the largest projects is the new Citrix offices that will be completed in 2014.

Andrew Davidson & Co. - A New York-based analytics firm has opened a satellite office in Raleigh and will be moving into its more permanent space at the Wells Fargo Capitol Center building in mid-November.

Charter Square Office Building - An 11-story, 236,000-square-foot office building is slated to begin construction at the corner of Lenoir Street and Fayetteville Street, in the heart of Raleigh’s downtown business district. Expected completion 2015.  

New Pedestrian Malls - Landscape architects from Durham-based Lappas + Havener have been tasked with redesigning both the Exchange and Market plazas to boost pedestrian traffic and encourage businesses to take advantage of Raleigh’s outdoor space.

Union Station - Raleigh received a $10 million grant to complete its Union Station project, an Amtrak train station slated for downtown.  The project has been ongoing, with this $10 million serving as the final funding needed to complete it.

The Lincoln - Plans are to build a 224 unit apartment building called The Lincoln.  These rental units will further add to the growing popularity of living downtown.  The project is expected to break ground later this year.

Follow our Blog or Follow Us on Facebook to stay on top of what's happening in downtown Raleigh.  We live and work in downtown Raleigh and keep current on future plans.  Contact Us today if we can help you live and invest in Downtown Raleigh Real Estate.