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Kane Realty Corporation (KRC), a leader in innovative urban development and placemaking, is proud to announce that The Eastern Residences at North Hills has been named the Grand Winner in the High-Rise category of the 2023 Multifamily Executive (MFE) Awards. Designed to celebrate the multifamily industry’s top people, projects, and programs, the MFE Awards received nearly 240 nominations from across the nation this year.

Jurors of the 2023 MFE Awards praised The Eastern for redefining luxury living in Raleigh, which has consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. With this growth, increased demand emerged for high-rise luxury apartment buildings comparable to those found in major markets like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. When The Eastern opened in April 2022, it surpassed all expectations due to its elevated finishes, vast amenities package, and 24-hour concierge services.

“We are extremely honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Multifamily Executive,” said Rob Reid, KRC’s Managing Director of Residential. “The Eastern is the incredible result of over five years of passionate persistence and collaboration between our development, construction, and property management teams, along with our talented partners.” Atlanta-based Smallwood served as the architectural firm for The Eastern, while Balfour Beatty was the general contractor.

The Eastern’s studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes are nearly 90% leased, with limited availability remaining. Availability is also limited for The Eastern’s uniquely crafted collection of penthouse residences located on the top three residential floors, which feature additional upgraded features such as premium gas ranges, sub-zero refrigerators, and primary bathrooms with drop-in tubs and walk-in showers. For more information about The Eastern, please visit theeasternraleigh.com.

Kane Realty Corporation, along with Williams Realty & Building Company and Lionstone Investments, are excited to announce three tenants that will soon be a part of the Smoky Hollow community – Alaksha’s Indian Bistro, Morelia Gourmet Paletas, and Noire The Nail Bar.

“We are thrilled to welcome these three businesses to Smoky Hollow,” said Stacey Buescher, Managing Director of Operations of Kane Realty Corporation. “From fitness studios and beauty services to beverage partners and dynamic dining, it is important that our retail tenant mix is well-rounded, and patrons of Smoky Hollow are offered a unique experience for every part of their day.”

Alaksha Surti is the executive chef and owner of Curry in a Hurry, the popular Indian food truck which has been featured on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. She also has two quick-service restaurants inside the Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh and the Old North State Food Hall in Selma. Now, Surti is very excited to expand her business to a full-service restaurant in Smoky Hollow. “When guests walk through my doors at Alaksha’s Indian Bistro, I want them to have a culinary experience with all their senses. It’s going to be a journey like no other – a true gateway to India,” said Surti.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas offers handcrafted gourmet popsicles and gourmet ice cream bars (aka paletas) made in small batches with fresh, high-quality, natural ingredients. The concept is named after Morelia, the capital city of the State of Michoacán in Mexico, where it is believed the first handcrafted fresh popsicles, paletas, originated. The first location opened in Coral Gables, Miami in 2016 by two longtime friends with a mission to bring the concept to the U.S. The company now has 10 locations nationwide in North Carolina, Florida and Texas.

Noire The Nail Bar is a local full-service nail salon with one other Raleigh location. The luxurious, modern inspired salon offers signature spa pedicure and manicure treatments, stunning nail designs, top brand name products, waxing services, and a warm, welcoming space.

Kane Realty Corporation (KRC), a leader in innovative urban development and placemaking, is proud to unveil the latest mixed-use project within North Hills Innovation District (NHID), to be named “Tributary.”  Additionally, Kane Realty announced the groundbreaking on the mixed-use project, “St. Albans Lofts,” also located within NHID.  St. Albans Lofts and Tributary are the newest projects to be announced within the burgeoning North Hills Innovation District.

Tributary

Named for the adjacent creek (Big Branch Creek), which is a tributary to Crabtree Creek, this six-story residential building will offer 320 luxury apartment homes and 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Tributary will offer the best of urban living with its exceptional design and unmatched amenities, including two large courtyards, an innovative digital content recording room, and an elevated wellness center overlooking the district. Residents will have immediate access to a new Greenway extension, to be located at the foot of Tributary, adjacent to the 6,000 SF of ground-level retail and large dining terrace. Nestled along the future extension of Hardimont Drive, just south of St. Albans Drive and to the east of Tower 5, Tributary heralds the beginning of NHID Phase III.

Hickok Cole is the architect and McAdams is the civil engineer. Construction is anticipated to commence in mid-2024.

St. Albans Lofts

After announcing the St. Albans Lofts project earlier this year, KRC is pleased to announce that construction has begun. Clancy + Theys General Contractors will manage the construction of the six-story residential mid-rise project. St. Albans Lofts will consist of 396 apartment homes across two buildings and will feature expansive resident club and entertaining spaces, a zen courtyard, a resort-style pool courtyard overlooking Big Branch Creek, club-quality fitness center, remote-work spaces, and a private rooftop lounge. St. Albans Lofts will also offer two levels of sub-terrain parking and 6,000 SF of retail space to be located on the corner of St. Albans Drive and the new extension of Hardimont Drive.

NHID: A Vision Taking Shape

Construction began in 2019, starting with Vine Apartments, which delivered 326 apartment homes in late 2020. Phase II saw the successful launch of Channel House Apartments in May 2023, already boasting a nearly 40% occupancy rate.

 Additional Phase II projects include:

• Tower 5: Strategically positioned 17 stories high on Raleigh’s Interstate 440, Tower 5 is set to provide 355,000 rentable SF of office space. Tower 5 will offer tenants thoughtful reception programming as well as indoor/outdoor amenity spaces and working and conferencing spaces on the 7^th level as well as expansive integrated parking with direct elevator connectivity, an indoor bike room and showering facilities, and dynamic ground-level retail experiences. Tower 5 is slated for delivery in Summer 2024. Shelco, LLC manages the construction.
• Makers Alley: This ground-level retail space, located just below Channel House, spans approximately 13,500 square feet and is specially designed to accommodate local restaurants and retailers. With micro-retail spaces ranging from 350-900 square feet, Makers Alley will deliver white-boxed suites primed to welcome small local purveyors, makers, and artisans. With high ceilings and uniquely designed storefronts opening onto an experientially designed public hardscape along Big Branch Creek, it promises ample outdoor dining and casual gathering spaces. Local fitness studio Dose Yoga is the first tenant to join Makers Alley and will occupy the corner retail space fronting St. Albans Drive. This will be Dose Yoga’s second location—more retail announcements to follow.
• F&B Building – A 6,000 SF stand-alone building designed for one local purveyor; this space sits at the heart of NHID and offers a casual experience with myriad of outdoor space and seating in a natural yet urban setting.  A retail tenant will be announced soon for this space.
• Pumphouse – A 1,500 SF single-tenant stand-alone retail jewel box at the base of Tower 5 along Hardimont Road.
• Public Art – Public art will be featured throughout NHID. The first public art project to be completed is an iconic 100-foot-high mural at Channel House. The mural, Three-Pointer at the Buzzer by the Creek, is by Jeremiah Britton and Joe Geis of Also Dept.

The newest district within North Hills (Raleigh’s Midtown) is the North Hills Innovation District (NHID). The 33-acre development will include luxury residential, a Class A office tower, retail, structured and site parking, and F+B, maker and creator spaces—all with access to an unprecedented amount of open natural area space. NHID will integrate a new road network connecting directly to Wake Forest Road, Hardimont Road and North Hills and will also create an exceptional pedestrian experience with wide sidewalks in and around the district, new Capital Area Greenway system connections, and a network of pedestrian bridges and landings within the district to effortlessly link tenants and visitors to retail and maker’s spaces. The district also boasts expansive outdoor working, gathering, and dining spaces, making it a true urban oasis.

For more information about the North Hills Innovation District and its exciting projects, please visit nhid.com.

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce that True Food Kitchen, an award-winning full-service restaurant and bar serving wholesome food made with quality ingredients, will be opening in the Main District of North Hills. This will be the brand’s first restaurant to open in the state of North Carolina located on the street-level of the 5-story 4114 Creative Offices building and feature a large outdoor dining space.

Other new restaurants announced for the Main District Expansion project currently under construction are RH Gallery rooftop restaurant and wine bar, Limani Grille and Mia’s Bakery, Village Tavern plus the reopening of Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Once completed, the expansion will include a 12-story high-rise residential building, 346,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of ground floor retail. First deliveries for the Main District Expansion project are scheduled for mid-2023 with openings beginning late 2023 and continuing into 2024.

True Food Kitchen was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2008 by integrative medicine specialist Dr. Andrew Weil who believed there should be no opposition between great tasting food and food that was good for you. The brand believes living well begins with eating well, feeling well, and savoring real moments over real food. Each of its 44 restaurants is led by an expert culinary team of chefs who craft dishes and drinks that fuse comfort cuisine and good-for-you super foods that are a treat for your taste buds and a boost for your well-being. From the juiciest organic grass-fed burgers and brick-oven fired pizzas, to decadent brunch towers and hearty grain bowls topped with wild-caught salmon — everything is deliciously and nutritiously crafted.

“We are thrilled to bring the first True Food Kitchen in North Carolina to North Hills,” said Stacey Buescher, Managing Director of Operations for Kane Realty Corporation. “True Food is an incredible restaurant concept centered around wellness that will provide a unique culinary experience for our community.”

“The incredible energy of North Hills and the vibrant Raleigh community are a perfect fit as we looked to expand our footprint into the wonderful state of North Carolina,” commented True Food Kitchen CEO, John Williams. “Our mission is to bring fresh, wholesome food to more people, and we feel confident the folks of Raleigh will love our chef-driven dishes, scratch cocktails and unwavering commitment to hospitality.”

The restaurant is planning to open at North Hills in Spring 2024. For more information on True Food, visit truefoodkitchen.com.

Kane Realty Corporation is pleased to announce details on the second phase of development in the rapidly-growing area by Dorothea Dix Park and highlight progress at its latest projects in Downtown Raleigh. Additionally, Kane Realty is excited to officially introduce “Rockway Raleigh,” the mixed-use project currently being constructed adjacent to Dorothea Dix Park that aims to redefine urban living and retail and seamlessly blend with the natural beauty of its surroundings. These developments will further expand Downtown Raleigh and amplify the connection between the Central Business District and Dorothea Dix Park, enhancing the city’s appeal to residents, businesses, and visitors.

Rockway Raleigh

Inspired by Dorothea Dix Park and Raleigh’s Rocky Branch Trail, Rockway Raleigh is a true urban infill project that will add to an emerging park district and connect the downtown core to vast expanses of public park space. Positioned directly across Lake Wheeler Road from Dorothea Dix Park and alongside the Rocky Branch Trail, Rockway Raleigh seamlessly blends urban living and retail with nature, offering a harmonious blend of exploration, play, and relaxation opportunities.

Josie Reeves, Director of Design with Kane Realty Corporation, formed the project’s vision: “Rockway Raleigh is designed to harmonize with Raleigh’s natural surroundings, providing residents with unparalleled access to urban amenities immediately on the Greenway, and adjacent to Raleigh’s central park. This unique combination exemplifies a new way to live and play in Downtown Raleigh.”

The Rockway Residences feature 335 mid-rise apartments with best-in-class unit finishes and a market-leading amenities program, including robust work-from-home spaces, a large pool and sundeck, a rooftop lounge, and a terrace overlooking Dorothea Dix Park. Eighteen thousand square feet of street-level retail and flex office space will face S. Saunders Street and the Rocky Branch Greenway Trail and Creek. The Greenway-facing retail spaces feature patios that are twice the width of a typical sidewalk allowing ample outdoor dining space and an exciting retail destination for residents, guests, greenway travelers, and park visitors. Rockway Raleigh is poised to welcome its first residents in mid-2024.

Kane Realty has officially submitted plans to move forward with the second phase of vertical development within Raleigh’s emerging park district. Consisting of an additional 550 apartments at full build-out, the first residential building within the second phase will be known as “The Heath.” Totaling six stories, The Heath will feature approximately 350 thoughtfully designed apartment units, complemented by numerous amenities, including a rooftop lounge, pool, fitness center, bicycle storage, and a tranquil internal courtyard. Additionally, approximately 7,000 square feet of street-level retail space will invigorate S Saunders Street, fostering a vibrant and dynamic environment with connections to Rockway Raleigh. Plans for a second residential building, consisting of approximately 200 units, are currently underway.

Drew Yates, Senior Development Manager with Kane Realty Corporation, shares insight on the recent area investments: “The development surge in the areas just outside the Central Business District will bring together previously separate micro-districts, enhancing a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly Downtown Raleigh. The ongoing transformation of Dorothea Dix Park, including the upcoming Gipson Play Plaza and Greenway, further add to the area’s allure as a hub for work, leisure, and recreation.”

Platform

Nestled across from Union Station, next to the historic Boylan Heights, lies the flourishing West End of Downtown Raleigh. This historic yet burgeoning area will welcome several new retail and residential openings in 2023. With 442 modern apartments featuring diverse floorplans and creative amenity spaces, Platform aims to cater to various lifestyles. In addition to a large central courtyard, community amenities at Platform include an expansive pool deck with grilling stations and fire pits, a wellness center with a group fitness area, creative workroom space, and a resident clubroom with a café bar-style dining area. The studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom modern apartments will be available in two distinct interior design schemes, each featuring modern home technology and top-of-the-line appliances. Ground-level retail spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate small and local businesses and promote community engagement.

Platform is set to open in phases, with the first phase scheduled for Fall 2023 and the entire project expected to be completed in 2024.

West End II

A multi-family mid-rise community with retail below is planned for the flourishing neighborhood in Downtown Raleigh’s West end. The project comprises 252 luxury apartment units and 3,523 sf of flexible-use ground-floor retail. Designed by Dwell Design Studio, West End II will feature best-in-class amenities, designer cabinetry, lighting, and unit finishes with integrated parking, all located within downtown Raleigh’s newest district. Directly to the north of the West End lies the Warehouse District, with a high concentration of galleries, studios, restaurants, and nightlife. Just one-half mile south is Raleigh’s 308-acre Dorothea Dix Park. The park has vast open spaces with a dog park, playgrounds, and Greenway trails and hosts numerous popular events. West End II will be Kane Realty Corporation’s second project within the micro-market. It will appeal to those who want to live in a walkable urban community with countless dining options, lively bars and breweries, and immediate access to nature.

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce that Fink’s Jewelers is planning to increase its presence at North Hills by expanding to open a flagship store in the Main District. The opening of the new store will coincide with the opening of the Main District Expansion project currently under construction. Once completed, the redevelopment will include a 12-story high-rise residential building, 346,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

The new Fink’s Jewelers location will be one of the largest in the company at over 8,000 square feet. The showroom will feature a modern jewel-box design complete with light and airy aesthetics, custom gold and bronze accents and ornate decorative fixtures. The store design was created with the customer in mind, featuring many private and semi-private spaces for personal shopping and entertainment. The new flagship location will feature an elevated shopping experience including a state-of-the-art Rolex Shop-in-Shop and a David Yurman showroom.

“The addition of the Rolex Shop-in-Shop and David Yurman showroom at Fink’s Jewelers will enhance their already impressive storefront in North Hills,” said Stacey Buescher, Managing Director of Operations for Kane Realty Corporation. “The Main District is welcoming several other outstanding, national brands over the next year including RH Gallery, Rothy’s, Tecovas and Limani Grille. We are eager to see this district wide transformation come to life.”

The new store will also feature an engagement ring boutique, continuing its reputation as the premiere diamond destination.

“This new flagship store will allow us to better serve our loyal customers,” said Matthew Fink, President of Fink’s Jewelers. “Our North Hills expansion will only solidify our trophy corner in this premiere shopping center. We understand shopping patterns have changed, however, our commitment to providing an extraordinary experience for every customer has not.”

Kane Realty Corporation, along with Williams Realty & Building Company and Lionstone Investments, are excited to announce 25,295 square feet of new leases at Smoky Hollow in the fourth quarter of 2022. These office leases include a 4,429-square foot lease with Scalene Design, a 7,847-square foot lease with Slalom Consulting, a 7,061-square-foot lease with 2ndF and a 5,958-square-foot lease with Brown and Caldwell.  The companies will occupy space on the third and fourth floors of 421 N. Harrington at Smoky Hollow.

Scalene Design is a Raleigh-based structural engineering consulting firm founded based on appreciation for owners’ and architects’ vision for their projects and a desire to positively contribute to that vision. “We are thrilled about the opportunity to relocate our office to Smoky Hollow. The building, its location, and the amenities in and around the building are outstanding and will be valuable to our ability to recruit and to provide an excellent work environment for our team. Kane Realty Corporation and Williams Realty & Building Company have been great partners in selecting and constructing our space and we look forward to joining other outstanding companies in Smoky Hollow,” said Robert Macia, Managing Partner for Scalene Design.

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. In six countries and 43 markets, the company delivers practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact on the local community. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, their 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.

“The Triangle is one of the fastest-growing global business hubs, where innovation abounds across technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and more. That growth combined with the region’s tremendous talent pool form the foundation for a thriving Slalom market,” said Todd Christy, General Manager of Slalom’s Raleigh office. “We’re excited to serve our clients, work with our amazing colleagues, and engage with the vibrant Raleigh community in our new office space!”

2ndF (short for 2nd Foundation) is Bill Spruill’s family office focused on the deployment of capital into the Triangle enabling the diverse growth of the Triangle technology ecosystem. “We love the history and energy in this part of town and are extremely excited to be moving into a development as beautiful as Smoky Hollow,” said Bill Spruill of 2ndF.

Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned, full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 1,900+ professionals serving clients across North America and the Pacific from 52 locations.  For more than 75 years, its creative solutions have helped municipalities, private industry, and government agencies successfully overcome the most challenging water and environmental obstacles.

“We are beyond thrilled to welcome these dynamic companies to Smoky Hollow,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing and Development at Kane Realty. “421 N. Harrington office building offers a lifestyle-oriented work experience designed to promote productivity and collaboration. We are sure their employees and visitors will enjoy well-located, high-quality office space at Smoky Hollow in downtown Raleigh.”

Scalene Design was represented in the lease deal by Casey McCullough with JLL, Slalom Consulting was represented by Doug Brock and Issac Brown with NGKF, 2ndF was represented by Lewis Sloan with Davis Moore, while Brown and Caldwell was represented by Cole Gonet and Hayden Rasmussen with Savills.

Smoky Hollow is a transcendent, three-phase project injecting a creative mix of uses into downtown Raleigh. Phase 1 opened Spring 2020 with 417-unit Peace Raleigh Apartments above a ground-level Publix—downtown Raleigh’s first full-service grocery store. Part of Phase 2, 280-unit The Line apartments opened December 2020, while the remaining part of Phase 2, 421 N. Harrington office building along with 45,000 square feet of street-level retail space, opened Spring 2021. Phase 3 of Smoky Hollow will support additional office, retail, and multifamily.

421 N. Harrington St. is a 9-story, 225,000-rentable-square-foot, Class A office building atop ground-level retail encompassing an engaging pedestrian promenade with adjacent structured parking. The office experience features refined industrial influenced design mixed with lifestyle-oriented workplaces such as large conference space, collaborative work areas, outdoor terraces and a bicycle center.

An extension of the existing vibrant neighborhood, while deeply rooted in the site’s transportation and industrial history, Smoky Hollow is a neighborhood reborn from history located in downtown Raleigh. Future City of Raleigh 14-acre park with rehabilitation focused on open green space, water features and greenway connections is adjacent to Smoky Hollow.

Office and retail space is available for lease. For office leasing information contact Hooker Manning, 919.719.5424, [email protected] or Alex Mikels, 919.719.5415, [email protected]. For retail leasing information contact Steve Brown, 919.719.5425, [email protected] or Wendi Wood Howell, 919.719.5426, [email protected].

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce that Limani Grille, a Mediterranean seafood restaurant focusing on traditional Greek specialties, will be opening in the Main District of North Hills. Limani Grille is the second restaurant announcement for the Main District Expansion project currently under construction. Once completed, the redevelopment will include a 12-story high-rise residential building, 346,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

“We are excited to bring the first Limani Grille in Raleigh to North Hills,” said Stacey Buescher, Managing Director of Operations for Kane Realty Corporation. “Limani is an incredible restaurant out of New York offering top-notch service and phenomenal food made from the freshest ingredients.”

Limani is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant showcasing seafood and authentic Greek specialties. Their main priority is to provide the best ingredients, produce, seafood and fish the world has to offer – all made possible through relationships with purveyors, farmers and fishermen domestically and from the Mediterranean. These purveyors supply Limani with all of their premium products while maintaining sound environmental practices and maintaining the core values of the Mediterranean diet.

They have come across a plethora of products that allows the Mediterranean diet to take its rightful place in the culinary landscape. Whether it is the premium first-pressed, cold-pressed olive oil from the Kalamata, jewels of fish and seafood, local organic vegetables, or special items such as the capers from Santorini or the Saffron from Kozani, you will find it at Limani.

First deliveries for the Main District Expansion project are scheduled for mid-2023 with openings beginning late 2023 and continuing into 2024. For more information on Limani, visit Limani.com.

Kane Realty Corporation is excited to announce that The Village Tavern, an upscale, casual restaurant offering exceptional food, craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list, will be opening in the Main District of North Hills. Village Tavern is the first restaurant announcement for the Main District Expansion project currently under construction. Once completed, the redevelopment will include a 12-story high-rise residential building, 346,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

“We are thrilled to welcome Village Tavern to North Hills,” said John Kane, CEO of Kane Realty Corporation. “Village Tavern will be an outstanding addition to Raleigh as well as a great amenity for patrons, office tenants and residents of the Main District Expansion project.”
The original Village Tavern, founded by Scott Richardson, opened its doors in 1984 in Winston- Salem. Born and raised in North Carolina, Richardson said he is very focused on his home state. Village Tavern has four successful restaurants in North Carolina – two in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and Charlotte. “We have always wanted to go to Raleigh – it’s a natural extension for us,” said Richardson. “We have waited patiently looking for the perfect site in Raleigh for 15 years and we are beyond excited to be in North Hills – an exceptional place for people to gather. The synergy between Kane Realty, North Hills and Village Tavern is a perfect fit.”

With the 2021 unveiling of the $1B, multi-phase North Hills Innovation District (NHID), Kane Realty Corporation announced a mission to bring together private innovation in technology, life sciences, and entrepreneurship with meaningfully scaled public open space. Today, with the first two phases well underway or already complete, Kane has revealed plans for the newest residential project to begin NHID Phase III. St. Albans Residential, a six-story mid-rise featuring approximately 400 apartments and 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, will be located at the corner of St. Albans Drive and the future Hardimont Drive extension.

“The vision of NHID is a District based in technology and innovation with intentionally designed spaces that will create meaningful opportunities for professional and social interactions in a setting that unifies urban and outdoor areas” said Josie Reeves, Kane Realty’s Director of Design. “The addition of St. Albans Residential to NHID is another step toward fulfilling the mission of this unique District.”

In line with the Innovation District’s overall vision of connecting tenants and visitors with experiential retail, diverse artisans, makers, and local entrepreneurs, NHID will offer a variety of unique retail spaces. Multiple move-in-ready, 700-900 SF micro-retail spaces equipped with storage and/or private workspace beneath Channel House within the District’s “Maker’s Alley.” NHID will also include two notable free-standing F+B buildings with large dedicated outdoor dining space. “The opportunity to bring together a mix of hyper-local tenants for the micro-retail spaces and the two F+B buildings within the North Hills Innovation District is very exciting,” said Mary Ehrenberger, Retail Activation Specialist for Kane Realty. “Bringing together the best of Raleigh’s rich creative community with the provision of uniquely designed retail spaces in a highly experiential environment is a unique differentiator for NHID and complements the tenant mix of North Hills overall very nicely.”

6,000 SF building to feature more outdoor seating area than any other North Hills space to date

As the North Hills Innovation District (NHID) continues to take shape as an unmatched hub of regional creativity, technology and entrepreneurship, Kane Realty Corporation is pleased to announce plans for a 6,000 square foot food & beverage destination within the District. In line with NHID’s overall vision of unifying urban and natural settings, the freestanding F&B building will feature over 15,000 square feet of outdoor seating area, the most of any other North Hills space to date. Construction on the F&B building will begin next summer and is expected to be complete in Summer 2024.

“We are creating a distinctive central gathering place in the heart of NHID,” said Stacey Buescher, Kane’s Managing Director of Operations. “Through our conversations with local F&B entrepreneurs, our vision has evolved to align with what they’re most excited about – a well-designed single-tenant space that takes full advantage of NHID’s unique natural setting and provides opportunities for meaningful indoor/outdoor connections.”

The F&B building is being designed to feel like a natural extension of the surrounding landscape; design plans by Downtown Raleigh-based architect Clearscapes call for an exterior palette of brick and corrugated metal with wood accents, complemented by original murals and creatively designed signage. Large windows and doors will open onto the extensive covered seating and uncovered patio areas backing up to Big Branch Creek. In addition to providing space for al fresco dining, the extensive outdoor area will also be available for small to mid-sized event programming. Two wooden pedestrian bridges over the creek will provide easy access to parking and the District’s abundance of adjacent ground-floor retail.

The new F&B building will be nestled between three previously announced NHID projects which are under construction: The Pumphouse, a 1,500 SF retail jewel box with biergarten outdoor space (opening Q2 2024); Tower 5, an 18-story Class A office building (opening Q2 2024); and Channel House, a 200-unit luxury apartment community (opening Q2 2023). The F&B building will expand upon the plethora of ground-floor retail in these developments; Tower 5 includes 8,000 square feet of retail space, while Channel House’s 14,000 retail SF includes both traditional spaces and a unique mix of micro-retail units dubbed “Maker’s Alley,” aimed at hyper-local retail and artisan concepts.

Future phases of NHID continue to progress, with plans released in June for Phase III: St. Albans Residential, a 380-unit mid-rise apartment community with 6,000 SF of ground-floor retail, is scheduled to break ground in Summer 2023. Master planning has also begun on Phase IV, which will feature a mix of low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise structures including approximately 600 apartments, 150,000 SF of office space, and 15,000 SF of retail.
Renderings available for download here.