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[[Raleighpedia:Menu|☰ Menu]]

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<div style="font-size: 160%; font-weight: bold;">Welcome to Raleighpedia!</div>

<div>''A community wiki for the Raleigh region''</div>

<div style="font-size: 90%; margin-top: 0.25rem;">Currently [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles</div>

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<div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">Portals</div>

*[[Raleigh City Council]]

*[[Wake County Board of Commissioners]]

*[[:Category:Bond Referendums|Bond referendums]]

*[[2026 Election]]

*[[:Category:Affordable housing|Affordable housing]]

*[[:Category:Historic structures|Historic structures]]

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<div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">What is Raleighpedia?</div>

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'''Raleighpedia''' is a community wiki dedicated to documenting the civic institutions, history, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] and the surrounding area.

Built on the same software as Wikipedia, it serves as a free, collaborative encyclopedia focused on how the city functions, from its government and infrastructure to its neighborhoods and planning frameworks.

''Learn more:'' [[Raleighpedia:About|About Raleighpedia]]

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<div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">How you can contribute</div>

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Raleighpedia is currently in a foundation phase. Editing is currently restricted while we establish core content and standards.

'''Future participation:''' As the project evolves, we will open accounts for community contributors. We prioritize content that is:

* '''Cited:''' Backed by verifiable public sources.

* '''Neutral:''' Written in an encyclopedic, factual tone.

* '''Civic-focused:''' Centered on the city's shared institutions and history.

''Project roadmap:'' [[Raleighpedia:Roadmap]]

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''How Raleighpedia is written:'' [[Raleighpedia:Style guide]] · [[Raleighpedia:Editorial principles]] · [[Raleighpedia:What is an article]]

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<div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">Featured articles</div>

[[File:Dorothea-dix-park.jpg|thumb|left|120px|alt=Dix Park]]

'''[[Dix Park]]''' is Raleigh's largest city park, comprising 308 acres of the former Dorothea Dix Hospital campus. The site is currently undergoing a multi-decade transformation guided by the 2019 Master Plan.

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[[File:Raleigh-City-Council.jpg|thumb|left|120px|alt=City Council]]

The '''[[Raleigh City Council]]''' is the city's primary legislative body. It consists of eight members: the Mayor, two at-large members, and five district representatives.

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[[File:Dmv-site-project-view.jpg|thumb|left|120px|alt=Former DMV Headquarters]]

'''[[Former DMV Headquarters]]''' is a redevelopment project led by the City of Raleigh to repurpose the old agency headquarters.

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'''Raleighpedia''' is an independent, encyclopedic reference focused on the civic institutions, geography, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]. The site documents how the city functions, including its government, neighborhoods, public infrastructure, planning framework, and cultural institutions.

~~For more information about~~ the ~~project’s purpose and scope, see '~~''[[~~Raleighpedia~~:~~About~~]]~~'''.~~

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<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin: 0; padding:.1em; color:#000; font-weight:bold;">Welcome to Raleighpedia!</div>

<div>''A community wiki for the Raleigh region''</div>

<div style="font-size:85%; margin-top:5px;">Currently [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles</div>

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*[[Raleigh City Council]]

*[[Wake County Board of Commissioners]]

*[[:Category:Bond Referendums|Bond referendums]]

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*[[2026 Election]]

*[[:Category:Affordable housing|Affordable housing]]

*[[:Category:Historic structures|Historic structures]]

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'''Raleighpedia''' is a community wiki dedicated to documenting the civic institutions, history, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] and the surrounding area.

Built on the same software as Wikipedia, it serves as a free, collaborative encyclopedia focused on how the city functions, from its government and infrastructure to its neighborhoods and planning frameworks.

''Learn more:'' [[Raleighpedia:About|About Raleighpedia]]

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Raleighpedia is ~~being developed~~ in ~~phases~~. Editing is currently ~~limited~~ while ~~the site’s initial~~ content ~~base is established~~ and ~~editorial~~ standards ~~are set~~.

Raleighpedia is currently in a foundation phase. Editing is currently restricted while we establish core content and standards.

~~Information about future opportunities to contribute, including editing policies and~~ participation ~~guidelines~~, will ~~be posted as~~ the ~~project evolves~~.

'''Future participation:'''

As the project evolves, we will open accounts for community contributors. We prioritize content that is:

* '''Cited:''' Backed by verifiable public sources.

* '''Neutral:''' Written in an encyclopedic, factual tone.

* '''Civic-focused:''' Centered on the city's shared institutions and history.

~~Readers are encouraged to explore the site, follow links between related topics, and consult cited sources for additional context.~~

''Project roadmap:'' [[Raleighpedia:Roadmap]]

''How Raleighpedia is written:'' [[Raleighpedia:Style guide]] · [[Raleighpedia:Editorial principles]] · [[Raleighpedia:What is an article]]

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|'''[[Dix Park]]''' is Raleigh's largest city park, comprising 308 acres of the former Dorothea Dix Hospital campus. The site is currently undergoing a multi-decade transformation guided by the 2019 Master Plan.

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|The '''[[Raleigh City Council]]''' is the city's primary legislative body. It consists of eight members: the Mayor, two at-large members, and five district representatives.

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|'''[[Former DMV Headquarters]]''' is a redevelopment project led by the City of Raleigh to repurpose the old agency headquarters.

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* [[City of Raleigh]]

* [[Government of Raleigh, North Carolina]]

* [[Raleigh City Council]]

* [[Mayor of Raleigh]]

* [[Downtown Raleigh]]

* [[Neighborhoods of Raleigh]]

* [[Wake County]]

* [[Raleigh transportation system]]

* [[Raleigh Union Station]]

* [[Raleigh Comprehensive Plan]]

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+      <div style="font-size: 160%; font-weight: bold;">Welcome to Raleighpedia!</div>
+      <div>''A community wiki for the Raleigh region''</div>
+      <div style="font-size: 90%; margin-top: 0.25rem;">Currently [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles</div>
+    </div>
+    <div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">Portals</div>
+    <div style="line-height: 1.7;">
+*[[Raleigh City Council]]
+*[[Wake County Board of Commissioners]]
+*[[:Category:Bond Referendums|Bond referendums]]
+*[[2026 Election]]
+*[[:Category:Affordable housing|Affordable housing]]
+*[[:Category:Historic structures|Historic structures]]
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+    <div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">What is Raleighpedia?</div>
+    <div>
+      '''Raleighpedia''' is a community wiki dedicated to documenting the civic institutions, history, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] and the surrounding area.
+      <br /><br />
+      Built on the same software as Wikipedia, it serves as a free, collaborative encyclopedia focused on how the city functions, from its government and infrastructure to its neighborhoods and planning frameworks.
+      <br /><br />
+      ''Learn more:'' [[Raleighpedia:About|About Raleighpedia]]
+    </div>
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+    <div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">How you can contribute</div>
+    <div>
+      Raleighpedia is currently in a foundation phase. Editing is currently restricted while we establish core content and standards.
+      <br /><br />
+      '''Future participation:''' As the project evolves, we will open accounts for community contributors. We prioritize content that is:
+      * '''Cited:''' Backed by verifiable public sources.
+      * '''Neutral:''' Written in an encyclopedic, factual tone.
+      * '''Civic-focused:''' Centered on the city's shared institutions and history.
+      <br /><br />
+      ''Project roadmap:'' [[Raleighpedia:Roadmap]]
+      <br />
+      ''How Raleighpedia is written:'' [[Raleighpedia:Style guide]] · [[Raleighpedia:Editorial principles]] · [[Raleighpedia:What is an article]]
+    </div>
+  </div>
+  <div style="border:1px solid #cedff2; background:#f5faff; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 8px;">
+    <div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;">Featured articles</div>
+    <div style="margin-top: 0.5rem;">
+      [[File:Dorothea-dix-park.jpg|thumb|left|120px|alt=Dix Park]]
+      '''[[Dix Park]]''' is Raleigh's largest city park, comprising 308 acres of the former Dorothea Dix Hospital campus. The site is currently undergoing a multi-decade transformation guided by the 2019 Master Plan.
+      <div style="clear:both;"></div>
+    </div>
+    <div style="margin-top: 0.75rem;">
+      [[File:Raleigh-City-Council.jpg|thumb|left|120px|alt=City Council]]
+      The '''[[Raleigh City Council]]''' is the city's primary legislative body. It consists of eight members: the Mayor, two at-large members, and five district representatives.
+      <div style="clear:both;"></div>
+    </div>
+    <div style="margin-top: 0.75rem;">
+      [[File:Dmv-site-project-view.jpg|thumb|left|120px|alt=Former DMV Headquarters]]
+      '''[[Former DMV Headquarters]]''' is a redevelopment project led by the City of Raleigh to repurpose the old agency headquarters.
+      <div style="clear:both;"></div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
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-'''Raleighpedia''' is an independent, encyclopedic reference focused on the civic institutions, geography, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]. The site documents how the city functions, including its government, neighborhoods, public infrastructure, planning framework, and cultural institutions.
-For more information about the project’s purpose and scope, see '''[[Raleighpedia:About]]'''.
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+'''Raleighpedia''' is a community wiki dedicated to documenting the civic institutions, history, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] and the surrounding area.
+Built on the same software as Wikipedia, it serves as a free, collaborative encyclopedia focused on how the city functions, from its government and infrastructure to its neighborhoods and planning frameworks.
+''Learn more:'' [[Raleighpedia:About|About Raleighpedia]]
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+As the project evolves, we will open accounts for community contributors. We prioritize content that is:
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+* '''Neutral:''' Written in an encyclopedic, factual tone.
+* '''Civic-focused:''' Centered on the city's shared institutions and history.
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+    | style="vertical-align:top; padding:10px;" | [[File:Dorothea-dix-park.jpg|left|500px|alt=Dix Park]]
+    |'''[[Dix Park]]''' is Raleigh's largest city park, comprising 308 acres of the former Dorothea Dix Hospital campus. The site is currently undergoing a multi-decade transformation guided by the 2019 Master Plan.
+    |-
+    | colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #cedff2; padding:5px 0;" |
+    |-
+    | style="vertical-align:top; padding:10px;" | [[File:Raleigh City Council.jpg|left|500px|alt=City Council]]
+    |The '''[[Raleigh City Council]]''' is the city's primary legislative body. It consists of eight members: the Mayor, two at-large members, and five district representatives.
+    |-
+    | colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #cedff2; padding:5px 0;" |
+    |-
+    | style="vertical-align:top; padding:10px;" | [[File:Dmv-site-project-view.jpg|left|500px|alt=Former DMV Headquarters]]
+    |'''[[Former DMV Headquarters]]''' is a redevelopment project led by the City of Raleigh to repurpose the old agency headquarters.
+    |}
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-* [[City of Raleigh]]
-* [[Government of Raleigh, North Carolina]]
-* [[Raleigh City Council]]
-* [[Mayor of Raleigh]]
-* [[Downtown Raleigh]]
-* [[Neighborhoods of Raleigh]]
-* [[Wake County]]
-* [[Raleigh transportation system]]
-* [[Raleigh Union Station]]
-* [[Raleigh Comprehensive Plan]]
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