Our vision for 413 N Cedar St and surrounding area
For many years developers tore down incredible historic homes to make way for high rise office
buildings and other structures. Cities in NC that had experienced the migration to the suburbs
and subsequent degradation of properties near downtown, failed to see the long term value of
preserving historic homes. In recent years major NC cities have begun to revitalize their
downtown areas and preserve historic features. Greensboro NC is on the cusp of restoring
downtown to the grandeur of the early 20th century. The question remains, will developers
continue to tear down historic homes to make way for condos?
Our vision is to integrate new development with historic homes.
There is such an effort underway in Raleigh NC.
From the Blount Street Commons website:
Vision. Established 1869. Re-established 2008.
The rebirth of one of Raleigh’s most historic neighborhoods has begun. Plans for the new Blount
Street neighborhood began with a vision focused around integrating 25 historic homes, dating
from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, with contemporary ideas in home design and urban living.
This vision has given rise to a distinctive neighborhood unlike any other in the United States.
Blount Street Commons is set to be a village-style oasis within a bustling downtown environment,
offering a variety of home styles nestled among tree-lined streetscapes and inviting green space.
Spanning five blocks of the historic district in downtown Raleigh, this exciting neighborhood is
a vital part of a growing downtown area.
Blount Street Commons promises once again to be Raleigh’s premier address.