A pair of ordinary power poles that have long stood over the rolling hills of Dix Park will soon transform into enormous sunflowers. The innovative foray into ‘creative infrastructure’ comes courtesy of a collaboration between Dix Park Conservancy, Duke Energy and Raleigh-based artist Thomas Sayre.
Read MoreThe Conservancy has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Google to create and install WiFi-enabled benches throughout the park.
Read MoreThe City of Raleigh recognizes the Dorothea Dix Park site as “broad contemporary” Indigenous land, and the park has held the Inter-Tribal Pow Wow ceremony for three years, showcasing the legacy and culture of Indigenous people living in North Carolina. But Dix Park is planning to honor Native Americans in a bigger way.
Read MoreThe Dix Park Conservancy is seeking multi-faceted partners experienced in “grab and go environments” to operate concessions at Dix Park. The search is a ‘first step toward a menu as wonderful as the rest of the park.’
Read MoreFor the third year, members of North Carolina’s eight Native American tribes will gather on Dix Park’s Big Field for one of the state’s largest Inter-Tribal Pow Wows.
Read MoreBuilt in 1923 – the Superintendent’s House, Physician’s House and Gatekeeper’s Cottage were part of the former Dorothea Dix Hospital – a landmark mental health facility for central North Carolina. Construction began in January to bring the buildings back to life.
Read MoreRaleigh's largest urban park brings you Raleigh's smallest park! In collaboration with The Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Artsplosure, and local artist Katie Stewart, we’ve created a small park and art installation in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.
Read MoreIt may surprise you that we live in a city—and in a moment—where the highest profile positions are held by women. True placemakers, trailblazers and changemakers, these women shape and lead our community while setting the tone and pace for all its denizens—including the women we celebrate on these pages.
Read MoreA look into what they used to be and what they will become.
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