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QHP Capital relocated its office to North Hills, occupying the top floor at One North Hills Tower.

Sustained high office leasing activity at North Hills is a testament to demand for well-located, best-in-market office space that maximizes workplace culture, productivity, collaboration, and lifestyle amenities. 

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce that QHP Capital, a healthcare and life sciences private equity firm, has moved into the entire top floor at One North Hills Tower in North Hills totaling 32,000 square feet of office space. QHP relocated to North Hills from within the local Triangle area.

Based in Raleigh, NC QHP Capital invests in life sciences and pharma services companies with proven products, services, and enabling technologies, utilizing a strategic platform to source, diligence, and create value.

Located in the Main District of North Hills in Midtown Raleigh, One North Hills Tower is a Class A, 264,000-square-foot, 10-story office tower offering:

• access to walkable 6 million square foot hub of places to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay at North Hills

• prominent I-440 visibility and breathtaking interior views

• hospitality-influenced conference space and collaborative amenity spaces

• a large second level outdoor amenity terrace featuring a mural by a local Raleigh female artist

• Sixty Vines restaurant and wine bar with exquisite sprawling space on the first and second floors in building, and

• convenient underground parking with direct elevator access.

One North Hills Tower is WiredScore Platinum certified and LEED Silver certified.

“Raleigh’s biopharma and life sciences ecosystem has been central to QHP’s growth, and North Hills puts us right in the middle of that community. This space lets us bring our team together in a setting that matches the caliber of the partners and companies we work with,” said Ashton Poole, Partner, QHP Capital.

“QHP is the latest tenant to move into their new North Hills office space, joining a thriving roster of leading companies seeking a best-in-class work environment,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty. “Their team will benefit from high-quality office space designed to inspire employees, unbeatable walkability, and the vibrant sense of community that defines North Hills.”

“Our commitment to North Hills as a dynamic, mixed-use destination remains strong,” said Mike Smith, CEO of Kane Realty. “With six million square feet of walkable space offering countless opportunities to live, work, shop, dine, and unwind, North Hills continues to be a place where businesses flourish.”

Recent new office lease announcements at North Hills include Parexel, Couchbase, flyExclusive, RSM, Foley & Lardner, The Real Estate Studio, Weatherby Healthcare, Jewelers Mutual Group, Brightly Software a Siemens company, JT International (JTI), HNTB, Millennium Private Wealth, Raymond James & Associates, PwC, Ralliant, Huntington Bank, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, Aon, Apex Systems, Brown Advisory, Linesight and Sysdig.

Retailers and restaurants in the expanded Main District of North Hills include RH Gallery rooftop restaurant and wine bar, True Food Kitchen, Madewell, J.Crew, Veronica Beard, Reformation, Sixty Vines, Rothy’s, johnnie-O, Sweetgreen, Chanel Fragrance & Beauty boutique, Alo Yoga, Evereve, Lululemon, Jubala coffee, Fink’s Jewelers flagship featuring Rolex and David Yurman, Village Tavern and a new location for Ruth’s Chris Steak House and expanded Peter Millar.

Dave Fleming and Sam Cronin with Innovation Commercial represented QHP in their lease transaction. Hooker Manning and Alex Mikels with Kane Realty represented the landlord in the lease deal.

Tower 5 provides well-located premier office space that maximizes workplace culture, productivity and lifestyle amenities. 

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce BSA, a national, integrated architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm has signed a 15,100 square foot lease for half a floor of office space at Tower 5 in North Hills Innovation District (NHID) in Midtown Raleigh. BSA will move their Raleigh office to North Hills.

Tower 5 is a 342,000-square-foot, 17-story office tower part of NHID offering:

• New North Hills retail just outside the door featuring: Standard, Good Graces Market/Bar/Eatery, Benchwarmers Bagels & Coffee, Unlikely Professionals, Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar

• Walkable access to 6 million square foot hub of places to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay at North Hills

• Thoughtfully amenitized common areas, including work and conference spaces

• Integrated parking

• Outdoor space programmed for working, meeting and collaborating

NHID is thoughtfully planned to facilitate interaction among office users, entrepreneurs, retail tenants, creatives and makers. Ideally located among the existing options and conveniences within North Hills, the new 33-acre district features Class A office space, over 1,500 apartments, four acres of outdoor space and 60,000 square feet of active ground-level retail highlighted by distinctive indoor/outdoor experiences. Kane Realty’s recent 28-acre acre land acquisition will expand NHID’s footprint and unlock a next-phase vision for Raleigh’s dynamic, entrepreneur-focused district designed to lean into the natural environment.

“As designers, we understand the impact that place can have on how people connect, collaborate and thrive,” said Tim Spence, CEO, BSA. “North Hills offers the kind of dynamic, walkable environment that aligns with our vision for our Raleigh studio. Tower 5 gives our team an inspiring workplace while putting us in the heart of a community where people can work, gather and experience the best of Midtown Raleigh”.

“At Tower 5, the workplace experience extends well beyond the office,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty. “We are delighted to welcome BSA to a setting that brings dining, shopping, fitness and everyday conveniences within easy reach, creating an inviting and connected environment for their employees and clients.”

“The combination of high-quality office space and a vibrant urban setting makes North Hills a compelling choice for both new and existing tenants in the Triangle,” said Mike Smith, CEO of Kane Realty. “BSA is joining a walkable, 6-million-square-foot destination where business, recreation, hospitality and residential life come together, offering their team a work environment complemented by exceptional amenities and experiences.”

Recent new office leases at North Hills include Parexel, Couchbase, flyExclusive, RSM, Weatherby Healthcare, Jewelers Mutual Group, Brightly Software a Siemens company, JT International (JTI), HNTB, Foley & Lardner, The Real Estate Studio, Millennium Private Wealth, Raymond James & Associates, PwC, Ralliant, QHP Capital, Huntington Bank, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, Aon, Apex Systems, Brown Advisory, Linesight and Sysdig.

Vibrant local retailers now open at NHID include Standard brewery and restaurant, Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar, Good Graces market/bar/eatery, Benchwarmers Bagel & Coffee, Intown Golf Club, Hometurf cycling studio, Unlikely Professionals store and bar, and Hush salon – all part of 1.2 million square feet of curated retail space at North Hills.

Ryan Toland, Tammy Faulk and Matt Waggoner with Colliers represented BSA in their lease transaction. Hooker Manning and Alex Mikels with Kane Realty represented the landlord in the lease deal.

Tower 5 provides well-located premier office space that maximizes workplace culture, productivity and lifestyle amenities. 

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce Foley & Lardner LLP (Foley) and The Real Estate Studio have signed leases totaling 18,000 square feet of office space at Tower 5 in North Hills Innovation District (NHID) in Midtown Raleigh. Foley, a top 50 global law firm with 1,100+ lawyers across 27 offices, is moving their Raleigh office to Tower 5. The Real Estate Studio, a local boutique real estate firm specializing in residential home sales, new-home sales and marketing, and builder and developer marketing, is establishing a Raleigh office at Tower 5.

Tower 5 is a 342,000-square-foot, 17-story office tower part of NHID offering:

• New North Hills retail just outside the door featuring: Standard, Good Graces Market/Bar/Eatery, Benchwarmers Bagels & Coffee, Unlikely Professionals, Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar

• Walkable access to 6 million square foot hub of places to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay at North Hills

• Thoughtfully amenitized common areas, including work and conference spaces

• Integrated parking

• Outdoor space programmed for working, meeting and collaborating

NHID is thoughtfully planned to facilitate interaction among office users, entrepreneurs, retail tenants, creatives and makers. Ideally located among the existing options and conveniences within North Hills, the new 33-acre district features Class A office space, over 1,500 apartments, four acres of outdoor space and 60,000 square feet of active ground-level retail highlighted by distinctive indoor/outdoor experiences. Kane Realty’s recent 28-acre acre land acquisition will expand NHID’s footprint and unlock a next-phase vision for Raleigh’s dynamic, entrepreneur-focused district designed to lean into the natural environment.

“Tower 5 offers an attractive setting for Foley’s Raleigh team to continue building our momentum, particularly as Foley celebrates our two-year anniversary in the Triangle this month,” said Joe Dowdy, managing partner of the firm’s Raleigh office. “We’re excited to welcome our people and our clients to this new space beginning early next year.”

“Our decision to open at Tower 5 in NHID was very intentional. Being in the middle of a true live work play environment allows our clients, agents, and builder partners to meet in a setting that feels energizing, convenient, and elevated—exactly how we believe real estate should feel. The space itself allows us to completely reimagine the traditional real estate office, creating a high design, hospitality-driven environment that truly reflects the elevated service and boutique experience our clients expect. Centrally located in the Triangle, it also gives us the ideal home base to host community events and showcase North Hills as one of Raleigh’s premier places to live, work, and play,” said Laurie Evans, President of The Real Estate Studio.

“We are thrilled to have Foley and The Real Estate Studio at Tower 5,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty. “We are certain their employees and clients will enjoy the experience this well-located office building provides; surrounded by every service and amenity available from fitness and conveniences to shopping and dining,” he said.

“North Hills continues to retain and attract top office tenants in the Triangle market seeking quality office space and elevated amenities. We are confident these companies will benefit from their business home in the middle of a walkable 6 million square foot hub of places to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay at North Hills,” said Mike Smith, CEO of Kane Realty.

Recent new office lease announcements at North Hills include Parexel, Couchbase, flyExclusive, RSM, Weatherby Healthcare, Jewelers Mutual Group, Brightly Software a Siemens company, JT International (JTI), HNTB, Millennium Private Wealth, Raymond James & Associates, PwC, Ralliant, QHP Capital, Huntington Bank, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, Aon, Apex Systems, Brown Advisory, Linesight and Sysdig.

Vibrant local retailers now open or coming soon to NHID include Standard brewery/restaurant, Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar, Good Graces market/bar/eatery, Benchwarmers Bagel & Coffee, Hometurf cycling studio, Unlikely Professionals store/bar, and Hush salon – all part of 1.2 million square feet of curated retail space at North Hills.

Heath Chapman with CBRE represented Foley in their lease transaction. Laurie Evans with The Real Estate Studio represented her firm in their lease transaction. Hooker Manning and Alex Mikels with Kane Realty represented the landlord in the lease deal.

Workplace Studios are Kane Realty’s Portfolio of Pre-built Office Suites Featuring Thoughtful Layouts and Elevated Finishes 

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce 8,000 square feet of spec suite space has been leased at 4114 Center at North Hills building in Midtown Raleigh. This dynamic building in the center of North Hills features “front door” views and access to all that the Main District has to offer – Sixty Vines, Village Tavern, True Food Kitchen, RH Gallery with rooftop restaurant and wine bar, Sweetgreen, Ruth’s Chris, Firebirds, bartaco, Coquette, Target, Madewell, J.Crew, johnnie-O, Alo Yoga, Lululemon, Jubala coffee and more!

Located in the Main District of North Hills, 4114 Center at North Hills is an 86,500-square-foot, 5-story, Class A office building offering:

• access to walkable 6 million square foot hub of places to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay at North Hills

• easy pedestrian access

• lounge, work and conference amenity spaces

• convenient underground parking with direct elevator access.

Advanced Network Management (ANM), one of the building’s newest office tenants, is an IT solutions provider that helps organizations secure, connect, and transform their technology environments. “As ANM continues to invest in the Carolinas, we wanted a space that reflects our commitment to clients, employees, and growth in the region. North Hills offers a dynamic business environment, exceptional amenities, and a central location that makes it easy for our team to collaborate and serve clients throughout the region. We’re excited to establish our presence at 4114 Center at North Hills and be part of this thriving community,” said Raminder Mann CEO of ANM.

“Workplace Studios by Kane Realty give businesses an elevated office environment designed to support connection and efficiency. Set within highly sought-after urban locations and surrounded by best-in-class amenities, these premium spaces allow tenants to benefit from greater flexibility and a streamlined move-in experience in some of the Triangle market’s leading office buildings,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty.

Recent new office lease announcements at North Hills include Couchbase, Parexel, Millennium Private Wealth, flyExclusive, RSM, Weatherby Healthcare, Jewelers Mutual Group, Brightly Software a Siemens company, JT International (JTI), HNTB, Raymond James & Associates, PwC, Ralliant, QHP Capital, Huntington Bank, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, Aon, Apex Systems, Brown Advisory, Linesight and Sysdig.

Retailers and restaurants in the expanded Main District of North Hills include RH Gallery rooftop restaurant and wine bar, True Food Kitchen, Madewell, J.Crew, Veronica Beard, Reformation, Sixty Vines, Rothy’s, johnnie-O, Sweetgreen, Chanel Fragrance & Beauty boutique, Alo Yoga, Evereve, Lululemon, Fink’s Jewelers flagship featuring Rolex and David Yurman, Village Tavern and a new location for Ruth’s Chris Steak House and expanded Peter Millar.

Clayton Collins with CBRE represented Advanced Network Management in their lease transaction. Hooker Manning and Alex Mikels with Kane Realty represented the landlord in the lease deal.

Millennium Private Wealth expands presence to Raleigh at Tower 5 in North Hills. 

Tower 5 provides well-located premier office space that maximizes workplace culture, productivity and lifestyle amenities. 

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce Millennium Private Wealth has signed a lease for approximately 4,000 square feet of office space at Tower 5 in North Hills Innovation District (NHID) in Midtown Raleigh. Millennium Private Wealth is a wealth management practice focused on building long term client relationships and helping individuals and families identify and achieve their financial goals through a comprehensive, strategy driven approach. The practice is expanding into North Carolina with the opening of its first Raleigh office.

Open in 2025, Tower 5 is a 342,000-square-foot, 17-story office tower part of NHID offering:

• Thoughtfully amenitized common areas, including work and conference spaces

• Integrated parking

• Unique outdoor connection points creating new workplace opportunities for collaboration, working and gathering

NHID is thoughtfully planned to facilitate interaction among office users, entrepreneurs, retail tenants, creatives and makers. Ideally located among the existing options and conveniences within North Hills, the new 33-acre district features Class A office space, over 1,500 apartments, four acres of outdoor space and 60,000 square feet of active ground-level retail highlighted by distinctive indoor/outdoor experiences. Kane Realty’s recent 28-acre acre land acquisition will expand NHID’s footprint and unlock a next-phase vision for Raleigh’s dynamic, entrepreneur-focused district designed to lean into the natural environment.

“Millennium Private Wealth is thrilled to have expanded our presence to Raleigh, North Carolina. We’re proud to be joining the vibrant North Hills community and securing space in Tower 5, a premier destination for business, innovation, and growth. This move reflects our commitment to serving clients in one of the fastest growing markets in the country, and we look forward to building lasting relationships throughout the Triangle.”     – Millennium Private Wealth

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to disciplined growth, risk-aware strategies, and proactive wealth transfer planning – values that strengthen not only the families we serve, but the broader community we’re proud to be a part of. Our presence at Tower 5 positions our team for continued expansion and deeper local engagement, ensuring our clients and neighbors alike benefit from continuity, forward-thinking expertise, and long-term investment in the vitality of our community.”     – James “Jim” Leonard Managing Director, Owner, Institutional Consultant; Dan Mason, Managing Director, Owner; The Leonard-Mason Group of Millennium Private Wealth

“Tower 5 offers a workplace that inspires productivity and engagement, a wide variety of walkable retail and dining options, and immediate access to natural spaces and bike/pedestrian connections,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty.

“North Hills continues to retain and attract top-tier office users in the Triangle market seeking an unparalleled tenant experience. We are confident Millennium’s clients and employees will benefit from their business home in the middle of a walkable 6 million square foot hub of places to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay at North Hills,” said Mike Smith, CEO of Kane Realty.

Recent new office lease announcements at North Hills include Parexel, flyExclusive, RSM, Weatherby Healthcare, Jewelers Mutual Group, Brightly Software a Siemens company, JT International (JTI), HNTB, Raymond James & Associates, PwC, Ralliant, QHP Capital, Huntington Bank, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, Aon, Apex Systems, Brown Advisory, Linesight and Sysdig.

Vibrant local retailers now open or coming soon to NHID include Standard brewery/restaurant, Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar, Good Graces market/bar/eatery, Benchwarmers Bagel & Coffee, Hometurf cycling studio, Unlikely Professionals store/bar, and Hush salon – all part of 1.2 million square feet of curated retail space at North Hills.

Brian Farmer and Gary McArdell with Lee & Associates represented Millennium in their lease transaction. Hooker Manning and Alex Mikels with Kane Realty represented the landlord in the lease deal.

In January, Kane Realty, in partnership with McCourt Partners, acquired 28 acres between Navaho Drive and I-440, setting the stage for a phased series of mixed-use projects that will expand the NHID footprint.

“The vision behind North Hills Innovation District has always been about creating a place where people can work, live, gather, and connect in meaningful ways,” said Warner Kuppin, Chief Development Officer with Kane Realty. “This next phase allows us to extend that vision with a thoughtful mix of residential, hospitality, office, retail, open space, and mobility enhancements that strengthen the district while creating new connections to the surrounding community.”

“We’re excited to partner with Kane Realty on the continued evolution of North Hills Innovation District,” said Jordan Lang, President of McCourt Partners. “This next phase reflects a shared commitment to thoughtful growth that enhances connectivity, expands housing options, and creates dynamic spaces for people to come together.”

New Residential Tower and Hotel Near Greenway Connection

Among the next major projects advancing within the district is Vesper, a 20-story residential tower featuring 357 apartment homes and five levels of structured parking. The tower will include penthouse residences, a robust fitness and wellness amenity suite, outdoor space on the sixth floor, and a 20th-floor rooftop amenity deck with a resort-style pool and gathering spaces.

On the adjacent lot, Kane Realty is pursuing a 200-plus-key hotel that could include a rooftop bar, street-level restaurant space, valet parking, and amenities designed to complement the neighborhood. Both projects will benefit from convenient access to a new greenway addition running from St. Albans Drive that will ultimately connect to Raleigh’s broader Greenway network.

Just behind these two projects, Kane Realty plans to extend Church at North Hills Street and build a vehicular and pedestrian bridge crossing the stream to connect with Navaho Drive. Kane Realty is collaborating with the City of Raleigh to ensure the expansion’s enhanced road plans align with the City’s future greenway extensions and its planned multi-modal bridge crossing I-440.

First Expansion Projects Plans Filed

Kane Realty has filed site plans for the first two expansion projects at 901 Navaho Drive. The first, ‘Veranda,’ is a 207-unit mixed-use development that introduces 55-plus housing—which Kane Realty sees as an underrepresented segment in Raleigh—within a walkable, connected setting that strengthens the district’s housing diversity.

The second project at this site will be called Merit, a seven-story residential building with 387 apartment homes above two levels of parking, anchored by 10,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving retail. Sustainability and wellness will be central to its design.

Kane Realty is also pursuing workforce housing opportunities as part of the broader expansion.

“The market is telling us that there’s a real demand for housing at every stage of life. By introducing that diversity of options in an urban, nature-forward setting, we’re not just responding to what Raleigh needs right now; we are building a stronger and more resilient community,” said Drew Yates, Managing Director of Development with Kane Realty.

Conceptual planning has also begun for North Hills’ next office tower, which would feature an active ground level with immediate access to open space, an adjacent park, and streamside retail activations. The project would introduce the second Trophy Class office building at NHID and the sixth office tower at North Hills overall.“North Hills is uniquely positioned to attract leading companies seeking a best-in-class environment for their talented workforce,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty. “A new office tower marks another transformative investment in the thriving Innovation District, where leasing momentum remains strong, and demand continues to outpace available space. With very little vacancy across North Hills—and new buildings like One North Hills Tower, which opened in 2024 and was fully leased by the end of 2025—we see a clear opportunity to meet continued demand for well-located, premier office space that supports workplace culture, productivity, collaboration, and access to lifestyle amenities.”

Tributary Underway as Existing District Momentum Continues

Construction is underway at Tributary, which broke ground in January 2026 with a target delivery of early 2028. The project will deliver 332 apartments and 6,000 square feet of ground-level retail along a new extension of Hardimont Road, along with two courtyards, a digital content creation studio, an elevated wellness center, nature-integrated design, and new greenway connections. Tributary’s interior design celebrates innovation in sustainable textiles and includes finishes like wall coverings with pressed wildflowers and gym flooring from recycled tennis shoes. The project team includes Hickok Cole as architect, John Moriarty & Associates as general contractor, and McAdams as civil engineer.

Kane Realty Corporation is pleased to announce that Basic Brewing, a new brewery and full-service dining concept, will open at Platform in Raleigh’s West End neighborhood, this fall. Basic Brewing will bring a fresh, elevated take on the traditional brewery experience blending a warm, inviting atmosphere with a thoughtfully curated food and beverage program designed for everything from casual gatherings to date nights.

“We’re excited to welcome Basic Brewing to Platform and continue building a dynamic, community-driven retail mix in West End,” said Mary Ehrenberger, Retail Leasing and Multi-Site Manager for Kane Realty Corporation. “Their concept aligns perfectly with the vision for Platform—bringing people together through unique, high-quality experiences in a neighborhood setting.”

The space will feature a mid-century modern and industrial-inspired design, offering a more polished environment than a typical brewery. Guests can expect a full kitchen with a menu centered around pizza, alongside an American-inspired selection of dishes. The beverage program will include a lineup of core beers, seasonal rotations, as well as a curated cocktail and wine menu.

Founded with the motto “Savor Life, Enjoy Basic,” the concept was born from a desire to create a place where people can slow down and connect over simple, meaningful experiences. After years in the corporate world and overcoming significant personal health challenges, the founder was inspired to build a neighborhood gathering space rooted in community and connection.

“West End and the surrounding neighborhoods truly capture the heart and history of Raleigh,” said Kendall York, Founder of Basic Brewing. “As someone who has lived here my entire life, it’s exciting to be part of a growing area that still feels deeply connected to the community. We’re looking forward to creating a space where people can come together and enjoy the simple things.”

In addition to its food and beverage offerings, Basic Brewing will feature a rentable private event space, with options for larger group gatherings. The team also plans to collaborate with neighboring businesses to host community events for residents and visitors, while introducing its own unique programming. They will join a growing lineup of local retailers at Platform, including Homebody Yoga and Wellness, The Bike Library, Brightside Books & Wine, and MOOD Raleigh further establishing Platform as a vibrant hub for wellness, retail, and community in the West End district. For more information, visit WestEndRaleigh.com.

Kane Realty announced plans for two mixed-use developments in Cary: Flatiron, a seven-story apartment and retail building on Chatham Street in Cary’s West End, and 7001 Weston, a redevelopment of an aging office building into a five-story apartment community with ground-floor retail. Together, the two projects would add up to 488 new homes, including a long-term affordability commitment at 7001 Weston, along with retail and gathering space serving two distinct, fast-growing parts of Cary.

“Cary has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the country, and its downtown is transforming just as quickly. Flatiron is an opportunity to help shape downtown with thoughtfully designed, walkable, mixed-use places that create long-term value for the community. 7001 Weston answers a different question—how an established suburban office corridor evolves to help solve a housing problem that wasn’t present when it was built,” said Mike Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Kane Realty.

Ya Liu, a North Carolina State Representative and former Cary Town Council member, shared her thoughts: “I’m delighted to learn that Kane Realty, a seasoned developer, plans to invest in and bring their work to Cary, a growing and thriving town. Their projects don’t simply add buildings—they help bring communities to life, and that’s exactly the kind of thoughtful investment Cary’s continued growth deserves. These developments will deliver much-needed housing to help address the housing shortage, along with high-quality retail that will further enhance our vibrant community.”

Flatiron is a proposed seven-story, mixed-use building on approximately two acres at 602 W. Chatham Street and 523 Old Apex Road, directly across from Vicious Fishes Brewery and South Line Brewing Co. The site, adjacent to the Chatham Street roundabout, sits at one of Cary’s most visible gateways to downtown. The project will include 213 apartment homes above 5,659 square feet of restaurant and retail space, with structured parking. The restaurant and retail space will front Old Apex Road near the traffic circle and feature outdoor patio seating designed to complement the public realm.

Flatiron will be Kane Realty’s first residential development in downtown Cary and is being pursued in partnership with Mackenan, a local developer whose work along Chatham Street and in Cary’s West End has helped shape downtown’s recent evolution.

Together, Highwoods Properties and Kane Realty are collaborating to redevelop an office building site at 7001 Weston Parkway, a property that is obsolete in today’s office market. The plan calls for a five-story multifamily building at the corner of Weston Parkway and Norwell Boulevard, in nearly the exact footprint of the existing office building, which is the section of the site farthest from existing single-family homes. The plan intentionally preserves the remainder of the property, allowing the existing surface parking and mature tree canopy along the southern and western edges to be preserved, continuing to function as a natural buffer between the new building and the surrounding neighborhoods.

The unit mix includes up to 275 apartment homes designed to provide a range of housing options within walking distance of employment and daily services along the Weston corridor. The ground-floor retail is envisioned as neighborhood-serving uses such as a coffee shop, small restaurant, or personal services that activate the street for residents and the surrounding community. As part of the proposal, 5% of units would be maintained as affordable for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income for a minimum of 30 years. This commitment ensures that a portion of the housing at this location remains accessible to working households for decades to come.

“Thanks to Highwoods and the Town of Cary’s care in developing the Weston corridor over the years, this site already has everything a neighborhood needs to grow: infrastructure, road access, utilities, and proximity to jobs. Replacing a building that’s reached the end of its life with 275 homes is the kind of smart development that helps fix the housing shortage without using up open land or putting extra strain on roads. Together with Highwoods, we’ve worked closely with planning staff and neighbors to refine our design for the site, protecting the tree canopy, maintaining meaningful buffers, and committing to long-term affordability, which together make this a place that serves the surrounding community,” shared Kallie Walker, Managing Director of Development with Kane Realty.

Highwoods Properties and the team have worked closely with the Town of Cary planning staff and the neighboring residential community to arrive at a plan that reflects both the evolving nature of the Weston office market and the priorities of the neighborhood at its edge.

Operational data platform for AI company leases 20,000 SF – full office floor at The Offices at North Hills in Midtown Raleigh, NC.

Sustained high office leasing activity at North Hills is testament to demand for well-located office space that provides companies with a strategic advantage when it comes to talent attraction and maximizing the workplace experience.

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce Couchbase, Inc. has signed a lease for approximately 20,000 square feet of office space on a full floor at The Offices at North Hills in Midtown Raleigh. Couchbase, the operational data platform company, empowers businesses to succeed by connecting and mobilizing their data so they can harness the power of AI and scale globally, all with less risk and lower overhead. Headquartered in San Jose, California with six offices globally, the Raleigh office will be a new Center of Excellence for the company.

4350 Lassiter is a three-story building in North Hills’ Main District, part of The Offices at North Hills, which is comprised of 123,000 square feet of office space in multiple two- to three-story buildings. The Offices at North Hills provides an ideal and easily accessible Midtown location just steps from the office to all that the Main District has to offer – Sixty Vines, Village Tavern, True Food Kitchen, RH Gallery rooftop restaurant/wine bar, Sweetgreen, Ruth’s Chris, Firebirds, bartaco, Coquette, Target, Madewell, J.Crew, johnnie-O, Alo Yoga, Lululemon, Jubala coffee and more!

“The North Hills office represents an important step forward in how we connect our people, our customers, and our purpose,” said BJ Schaknowski, CEO of Couchbase. “It creates a collaborative home for innovation while also giving us a place to engage face-to-face with customers, bring ideas to life, and work together on the challenges that matter most to their businesses. The Raleigh market also offers access to an exceptional pool of technology talent, enabling us to grow teams that are deeply connected to the local community while contributing to Couchbase’s global innovation engine.”

“The Offices at North Hills provides Couchbase a convenient and accessible office in the heart of North Hills’ vibrant Main District,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty. “Right outside their door is immediate access to a multitude of street-level retail and restaurant options and convenient services for their employees and visitors.”

Recent new office lease announcements at North Hills include Parexel, flyExclusive, RSM, Weatherby Healthcare, Jewelers Mutual Group, Brightly Software a Siemens company, JT International (JTI), HNTB, Raymond James & Associates, PwC, Ralliant, QHP Capital, Huntington Bank, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, Aon, Apex Systems, Brown Advisory, Linesight and Sysdig.

Ben Litke and Kristine Smith with Cushman & Wakefield represented Couchbase in their lease transaction. Hooker Manning and Alex Mikels with Kane Realty represented the landlord in the lease deal.

Kane Realty Corporation has broken ground on Tributary, the newest residential community within the North Hills Innovation District (NHID), and confirmed the recent 28-acre land acquisition will expand NHID’s footprint and unlock a next-phase vision for Raleigh’s dynamic, entrepreneur-focused district designed to lean into the natural environment.

Tributary will deliver 332 apartments and 6,000 square feet of ground-level retail along a new extension of Hardimont Road, further reinforcing NHID’s nature-forward urbanism: a walkable, mixed-use destination situated around a tributary of Big Branch Creek, preserved wetlands, and outdoor connectivity. The groundbreaking follows significant recent milestones across NHID, including notable leasing activity at Tower 5 and the opening of St. Albans Lofts (July 2025), and sets the stage for a series of high-visibility openings in 2026.

Tributary will include two expansive courtyards, a digital content creation studio, and an elevated wellness center—amenities intended to support modern lifestyles and foster a strong sense of community.

With the 28-acre acquisition, Kane Realty has begun thoughtful planning for the next era of NHID and North Hills—advancing NHID’s vision through nature-forward urbanism, local-first retail, pedestrian-friendly design, and deeper integration of greenway access, trails, and pocket parks.

The vision includes:

• Next to Tributary, two projects are planned: a high-rise residential development with a rooftop pool, club room, and skyline views of midtown and downtown Raleigh, and a mixed-use building that may include hotel, residential, or office space.
• A phased 28-acre expansion of NHID along I-440, extending mixed-use development to Wake Forest Road, with a focus on walkability, appropriate scale, and integration with nature.
• Multiple mixed-residential project types.
• Pop-up retail and programming, along with deeper integration of greenway connections, trails, pocket parks, and nature-focused interactions.