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Welcome to Raleighpedia!

A community wiki for the Raleigh region

Currently 25 articles

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     * Wake County
     * Neighborhoods
     * Government
     * Transportation
     * Development
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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.

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 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

Downtown Wake County Neighborhoods

Government Transportation Development

History Parks & Rec All portals

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 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.