Midtown Raleigh: Where Business and Community Thrive
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 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.
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 education. And we’re still a top destination across the US.
Check out the full list for 2024 rankings reported by Wake County Economic Development.
Midtown Raleigh’s story isn’t told with words alone—it’s told through color, art, and the details you notice as you move through the neighborhood. From street banners to community-created artwork, Midtown’s graphic identity plays a quiet but powerful role in shaping how the district feels and how people connect to it.
