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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.

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.

Featured Articles

	Dorothea 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.

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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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-'''Raleighpedia''' is an independent, encyclopedic reference focused on the civic institutions, history, and public life of [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] and the surrounding area. The site documents how the city functions, including its government, neighborhoods, public infrastructure, planning framework, and cultural institutions.
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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.
-For more information about the project’s purpose and scope, see '''[[Raleighpedia:About]]'''.
+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.
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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.
-Readers are encouraged to explore the site, follow links between related topics, and consult cited sources for additional context.
+'''Future Participation:'''
+As the project evolves, we will open accounts for community contributors. We prioritize content that is:
+* '''Cited:''' Backed by verifiable public sources.
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+! <h2 style="margin:0; background-color:#cedff2; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em; font-size:120%;">Featured Articles</h2>
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-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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+    | style="vertical-align:top; padding:10px;" | [[File:Dorothea-dix-park.jpg|thumb|left|100px|alt=Dix Park]]
-* [[City of Raleigh]]
+    |'''[[Dorothea 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.
-* [[Government of Raleigh, North Carolina]]
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-* [[Raleigh City Council]]
+    | colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #cedff2; padding:5px 0;" |
-* [[Mayor of Raleigh]]
+    |-
-* [[Downtown Raleigh]]
+    | style="vertical-align:top; padding:10px;" | [[File:Raleigh-City-Council.jpg|thumb|left|100px|alt=City Council]]
-* [[Neighborhoods of Raleigh]]
+    |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.
-* [[Wake County]]
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-* [[Raleigh transportation system]]
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-* [[Raleigh Union Station]]
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-* [[Raleigh Comprehensive Plan]]
+    | style="vertical-align:top; padding:10px;" | [[File:Union-Station.jpg|thumb|left|100px|alt=Union Station]]
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+    |'''[[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.
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