Blount Street's sales center has relocated to the stately Lewis Smith house at 515 N. Blount Street. Built in 1855, the two-story frame Greek Revival structure is on the National List of Historic Places and is designated as a Raleigh Historic Landmark.   Read More...

RALEIGH, N.C. – In case the crane and bulldozers weren't a clue, historic Blount Street Commons, a storied neighborhood in downtown Raleigh that has been undergoing revitalization is enjoying a welcomed momentum shift. Spanning 21 acres within the urban core, this quaint, prestigious neighborhood is seeing a whirlwind of construction activity with a number of projects underway.   Read More...

Gallery C, an art gallery that has leased space in Raleigh's Ridgewood Shopping Center on Wade Avenue for the past 20 years, is relocating to downtown.   Read More...

Here's the latest update on Blount Street Commons:

• Construction is underway for the new NC AIA Headquarters at the corner of Wilmington and Peace Streets.
• The Jordan house at 549 N Blount is undergoing renovations.

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After a seemingly quiet summer, Blount Street Commons has welcomed the changing seasons with a wealth of activity:

• The Polk House Museum celebrates their grand opening November 18. Read the N&O article, "Voice of the Poor Farmer Rises Again."
• The AIA will break ground on their new headquarters December 9.

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On Tuesday, June 8, celebrate Blount Street — and support Preservation NC — with a downtown reception and a two-for-one dinner at one of Raleigh's outstanding restaurants.   

Spring is here and there is a lot going on in Blount Street Commons.  Check the schedule below and mark your calendar for one of the upcoming events.

• Bailey-Gallant House sold & renovated using tax credits.
• Row Homes: 4 sold, 3 under contract. Model is for sale.

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WUNC interviews Frank Harmon on The State of Things, February 26, to discuss the planned building and its impact on Downtown Raleigh. Listen now.

The AIA (American Institute of Architects) Center for Architecture and Design will be a neighbor to Blount Street Commons, located at Wilmington and Peace Streets.  See a rendering of the building.