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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>
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      * [[Downtown Raleigh|Downtown]]
      * [[Wake County]]
      * [[Neighborhoods of Raleigh|Neighborhoods]]
      * [[Portal:Government|Government]]
      * [[Portal:Transit|Transportation]]
      * [[Portal:Development|Development]]
      * [[Portal:History|History]]
      * [[Portal:Parks|Parks & Rec]]
      * '''[[:Category:Portals|All portals]]'''
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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.
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      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 currently in a foundation phase. Editing is currently restricted while we establish core content and standards.
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      '''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.
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      [[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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      '''[[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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Revision as of 22:30, 27 January 2026


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
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.

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.
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.