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Building a More Connected Midtown: What the Walkable Midtown Plan Means for Our Community
Midtown Raleigh is growing—and so is the need to make our streets safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for everyone. That’s where the Walkable Midtown Plan comes in. Developed with community input and adopted by the Raleigh City Council in December 2020, the plan lays out a roadmap for a connected, pedestrian-friendly Midtown that works for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Six Forks Road: What Changed and Why It Matters
Six Forks Road has long been a pivotal corridor in Midtown Raleigh—serving as a vital connector for commuters, residents, and local businesses. For more than a decade, planning efforts focused on reimagining the road to improve safety, mobility, and multimodal connections. But after years of study, public engagement, and shifting priorities, the project has taken a different direction.
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We’re having a growth spurt!
Welcome to our newest members! Wake Technical Community College – Wake Tech is North Carolina’s largest community college, serving more than 72,000 adults annually, with seven campuses, two training centers, multiple community sites and a comprehensive array of online learning options. Wake Tech is accredited and offers more than 250 associate degree, diploma and certificate…
Exploring the Latest Openings and Upcoming Additions in Midtown: Who’s Joining the Neighborhood?
Midtown offers more than ever. More trendy places to dine, shop, live, work, and play. And more are on the way. Check out who recently opened and who you can expect in the near future.
Here we grow again!
We are excited to introduce MRA’s newest members!
Meet our newest members!
We are excited to introduce MRA’s newest members!
Midtown Raleigh Alliance is growing!
We are so excited to welcome these organizations to MRA. Two are now on the Board of Directors and will help lead MRA in a time of enormous growth in Midtown. Our other two new members are both in the business of supporting women in our area who need a lift up. All four organizations are locally owned and we are excited to partner with them and support their missions. Read more about these organizations below.
Raleigh Reaches Top Ranks Again
Once again, Raleigh and the surrounding areas are topping charts across the US and NC. Some notable rankings put Raleigh as the #1 Best City for Corporate Workers, #1 Top Metro for Career Growth, and the #7 Happiest City in the US! Raleigh holds top spots for many lists for starting new businesses, careers, and higher…