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.