Historic Development Commission

Public Meeting - November 4, 2026 The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 4 p.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov. A. Call to Order B. Public Comment C. Old Business C.1 RHDC Website Conversion The conversion of the RHDC independent website to the City of Raleigh website is an ongoing long-term project. The work is led by the City's Historic Preservation Unit staff with assistance from the RHDC Community Awareness Committee. Any recently published webpages will be highlighted for informational purposes. C.2 OTB Self-Guided Driving Tour To support public education and engagement efforts around the city's new Historic Preservation Plan, staff will present potential sites to include in a new raleighhistoric.org digital tour. Committee members will provide feedback on final site selection. The tour will focus on properties located "outside the beltline" that demonstrate the use of various preservation tools. The project will provide information about different levels and types of preservation and how they are used to encourage owners to keep, maintain, and celebrate the old places that make Raleigh unique. D. New Business D.1 […]

Public Meeting - November 4, 2026 The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 8:30 a.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov A. Call to Order B. New Business B.1 RHL Pre-Application Review: 710 Chamberlain St Action: Discuss the pre-application materials provided. Provide a preliminary opinion on whether the property appears to have special significance in terms of its historical, architectural, or cultural importance and could result in a successful Raleigh Historic Landmark application. C. Old Business C.1 Biltmore Hills National Register Celebration Planning One of the items listed on the RHDC's 2026 Work Plan is to plan and host a celebration for the Biltmore Hills neighborhood when it is placed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The Biltmore Hills National Register nomination was referred to the National Park Service at the National Register Advisory Committee meeting in October.  National Register designation should be final in Spring 2027. The committee will begin researching the individuals recognized in the neighborhood's street names. C.2 2026 Inquiry Letters for RHL The Committee will review the multifamily structures included on the […]