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Welcome to Raleighpedia

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.

Raleighpedia is intended as a durable reference resource. Articles are written in a neutral, descriptive manner and prioritize verifiable information drawn from public records and other reliable sources.

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

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How you can contribute

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

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

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

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Core topics

The following articles represent foundational topics for Raleighpedia and serve as entry points to the city’s civic structure and geography:

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+== Welcome to Raleighpedia ==
+'''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.
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+== How you can contribute ==
+Raleighpedia is being developed in phases. Editing is currently limited while the site’s initial content base is established and editorial standards are set.
+Information about future opportunities to contribute, including editing policies and participation guidelines, will be posted as the project evolves.
+Readers are encouraged to explore the site, follow links between related topics, and consult cited sources for additional context.
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+== Core topics ==
+The following articles represent foundational topics for Raleighpedia and serve as entry points to the city’s civic structure and geography:
+* [[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]]
+== Explore Raleigh ==
+* [[Special:AllPages|All pages]]
+* [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]