Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Unlock insights on Downtown Raleigh's progress in our newly released Q2 2024 Market Report 🏙️ Highlights – 🛍️ 15 new storefront businesses opened downtown in Q2 with a further total of 37 new openings, expansions, or relocations in downtown so far this year. 🚶 Downtown Raleigh had its best month for visitation since the pandemic in June with 1,873,602 visitor visits, an 8.8% increase year over year (Placer.ai). 🏗️ There are 17 developments under construction, which when completed will deliver 1,811 residential units, 410 hotel rooms, and 137,266 square feet of retail space to Downtown Raleigh. 🏘️ 419 residential units have delivered so far in 2024 with 1,811 additional residential units under construction across 9 development sites. 💼 Downtown Class A office space in Q2 has a direct vacancy rate of 14.0%, the lowest of any submarket in the Triangle, with 53,643 square feet of net absorption year to date (JLL). Dive into the full report 👇 https://bit.ly/3jyXfWb 📸: AK Photography

Attention all new incoming DTR retailers 📣 Applications are open for the Downtown Storefront Upfit Grant. Eligible businesses can seek funds for upfit and standup expenses associated with starting a storefront or expanding a retail business in downtown. The deadline to submit a grant application for inclusion in the next review round is August 15th. Learn more and apply 👇 https://bit.ly/3xErS0m

Discover what's next for Downtown Raleigh at State of Downtown presented by PNC! 🏙 From new projects to visionary plans, be the first to know and get your hands on a copy of our Economic Development Strategy report. Secure your spot now and RSVP to find local connections attending 👇 https://lnkd.in/eM7DM_j

The countdown to State of Downtown presented by PNC has begun! ⏳ Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation that shapes our city's tomorrow. Whether you're a realtor, entrepreneur, artist, resident, or simply an enthusiast of urban planning, State of Downtown promises to inspire and ignite your passion for our city. Attendees will... 📈 Receive a free copy of Economic Development Strategy Report 🤝 Have access to 500 downtown stakeholders 🎤 Hear from the people who shape this community 🤩 And so much more! Speakers will be announced soon so stay tuned! 📆 Wednesday, August 28th 📍Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Tickets 👇 https://bit.ly/3ya6pgd

State of Downtown returns next month and this year we're revealing the highly-anticipated Economic Development Strategy report for Downtown Raleigh! Secure your tickets and invite your connections to one of the biggest professional networking events in the city 👇 https://lnkd.in/eM7DM_j

Mark your calendars for State of Downtown presented by PNC 🏙️! Join us to hear from the movers and shakers of Downtown Raleigh with the scoop on what’s happening now, and what’s yet to come. A highlight of this year's gathering is the release of the Economic Development Strategy for Downtown Raleigh, completed in partnership with the City of Raleigh, Interface Studio, and significant community feedback. At the event, attendees will get a first look at some big ideas for enhancing Downtown Raleigh as well as key highlights from our annual State of Downtown report. Our State of Downtown event is also a unique opportunity to network with business leaders, city officials, and community stakeholders who are all committed to driving this community's success. Please join us! 📆 Wednesday, August 28th 📍Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event—secure your tickets today! 👇 https://bit.ly/3ya6pgd

On Tuesday, we hosted a Downtown Rundown where community members came together to join the conversation on Downtown Raleigh’s progress. Here's what you missed... 🔹 RPD highlighted statistics and figures demonstrating the effectiveness of current safety initiatives downtown 🔹 The City of Raleigh Municipal Government Transportation team provided information on critical transportation investments in Downtown Raleigh 🔹 DRA staff presented updates on upcoming events, priorities, and campaigns including the Economic Development Strategy and State of Downtown event 🔹 And more! We're looking forward to our next Downtown Rundown. Stay tuned for more community engagement opportunities in the future.

Did you know that downtown #Raleigh has over 160 pieces of public art? A self-guided biking or walking tour is a fun and easy way to explore, and Downtown Raleigh Alliance has an interactive map you can follow on DowntownRaleigh.org Each of the 6 downtown districts has something interesting to see with the largest collection in the Warehouse District. We used Raleigh’s bikeshare program, Cardinal Bikeshare, to explore. Before starting, we fueled up with coffee at Black and White Coffee Roasters and chocolate at Videri Chocolate Factory in the Warehouse District. ART FEATURED: * Thank You For Riding Your Bike by Oaks and Spokes (319 W Davie St) * No Damsel by @dorianlynde (329 W Martin St) * Ann and Allen Iverson by @steveespopowers (409 W Martin St) * Raleigh Glas sign (Inside Raleigh Union Station) * Women's ICC by @taylorwhitestudio (411 W Morgan St) * Parks for the People by @raleighmuralsproject & @gabegets (415 Hillsborough St) * John Lewis by @jalel_ronin (827 W Morgan St) * Morgan Street Jazz Monsters of NC by @klyonsnatborn (827 W Morgan St) * North Carolina Pride (827 W Morgan St) * The Mount Rapmore of the 2010s by by Rap Caviar & Spotify (416 S Dawson St) * Tucker Street Trestles by @j.massullo.art (543 Tucker St) * Canes Nation by @artcarlyjaye (425 Glenwood Ave) * Too Small To Fail by @lukebuch (428 S McDowell St) * All Are Welcome by @lukebuch (428 S McDowell St) What is your favorite art piece or district in downtown to explore?

We're #hiring a Small Business Program Manager 🤝 The Small Business Program Manager is responsible for small business development and support, DRA grant administration, leading welcoming and onboarding of new businesses, filling and activating storefronts, tracking business activity and managing storefront business data and information to support the organization’s mission and goals.

Interested in discussing the latest downtown news? Want to share ideas? 🤔 Take part in our upcoming Downtown Rundown at Transfer Co. Food Hall where you can hear from us, City of Raleigh Municipal Government, & RPD on recent Downtown Raleigh happenings. 📆 Tuesday, June 25th | 4pm RSVP for free 👇 https://lnkd.in/dd5A6AD