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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.
     |'''[[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.
     |'''[[Former DMV Headquarters]]''' is a redevelopment project led by the City of Raleigh to repurpose the old agency headquarters.
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Welcome to Raleighpedia!
A community wiki for the Raleigh region
Currently 25 articles
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What is Raleighpedia?
     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: About Raleighpedia
How you can contribute
     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
How Raleighpedia is written: Raleighpedia:Style guide · Raleighpedia:Editorial principles · Raleighpedia:What is an article
Featured articles
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.
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.
Union Station
     Raleigh Union Station opened in 2018 in the Warehouse District. It serves as the city's primary multi-modal transit hub, connecting Amtrak passengers with local transit.
Welcome to Raleighpedia!
A community wiki for the Raleigh region
Currently 25 articles

What is Raleighpedia?

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: About Raleighpedia

How you can contribute

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

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

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