North Hills Mid-Year Update2014

There has been tremendous energy at North Hills in the first six months of 2014:

• In February, construction was completed on the 434 apartments at the Allister at North Hills and already is 70% leased.

• Captrust Tower reached 100% occupancy in the spring.

• The incredibly popular retailer, Anthropologie, opened their 10,000 square foot store in April.

• Thousands came out for the long awaited Midtown Park opening in April for a weekend-long celebration that included multiple bands, fashion shows, and plenty of food and drinks.

• The Cardinal at North Hills (Continuing Care Retirement Community) had a ground breaking event in April.

• The first apartments at Midtown Green opened in May with all 214 residential units expected to be completed in September.

• Vineyard Vines selected North Hills as their location for the Triangle market and opened in June.

• North Hills has its own App! As of June both Android and iPhone users can download the North Hills App to make reservations, find their parked car, and check in on the next events or movies.

Looking toward the second half of 2014, our outlook for North Hills remains very strong. More new openings, ground breakings, construction cranes, and just more things to do:

• In August, a groundbreaking for the 18-story Tower Two will add 300,000 square feet of office space to the market in spring of 2016.

• Construction will end at Midtown Green in September as we see residents fully moving in all of these apartments.

• Openings of three new retailers along the Midtown Park will occur in August and September

• The kickoff of the 8-week Friday Night Tribute Series at the Midtown Park will add some very exciting music themes beginning August thru October.

• A groundbreaking later in the fall of the next residential project at North Hills which will add 187 distinctive apartments.

Often referred to as “Raleigh’s Second CBD” (Central Business District), North Hills is a place that is welcoming to all demographics to work, live, dine and shop for value purchases as well as the occasional splurge. North Hills fills the void for Raleigh’s newest workers, residents, and guests who are looking for that 24-7 “place” with access to an environment where walking is easy between shops and restaurants. Active streets with outdoor dining, late night activity, and a multitude of events all match what they expect to find in thriving new economy destinations.

We are working hard to make sure North Hills remains “THE place to go” for those of all ages to gather with their families, engage in commerce, and celebrate with their friends.

Mike Smith President

Letter from the President

RetailThe new year started strong in North Hills with 99% occupancy. So far this year, 10 new leases have been signed along with the anticipated opening of our newest retail area along Midtown Park.

New coffee chain serving coffee, tea, specialty drinks and made-to-order sandwiches, frozen yogurt, salads, and pastries

Returning to North Hills, this local women’s boutique boasts designer clothing with a fun, unique shopping experience

Serving over 114 egg-ceptional menu items for breakfast, brunch, and lunch

Styling women who express their personal style through their clothing, accessories, gifts, and home décor

LEASING

Nation’s largest drugstore chain recently acquired Kerr Drug

Popular preppy brand for men, women, and children brings it’s first location to the Triangle

An elegant home boutique offering furnishings, accessories, and design services

State-of-the art residential real estate office is tech-savvy and community-oriented

RetailThe new year started strong in North Hills with 99% occupancy. So far this year, 10 new leases have been signed along with the anticipated opening of our newest retail area along Midtown Park.

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RetailThe new year started strong in North Hills with 99% occupancy. So far this year, 10 new leases have been signed along with the anticipated opening of our newest retail area along Midtown Park.

LEASING

A retro-inspired bowling and entertainment venue

The Triangle’s premier blow dry bar salon concept providing an unique salon experience at the fraction of the cost

Local office supplier specializing in the creation of innovative, advanced work spaces

2,400 SF 1,200 SF

28,840 SF

Retail UNDER CONSTRUCTION OPENING 2014

Developed by Ann Taylor, this new active wear concept is launching one of its first stores in North Hills

Local bakery serving up scratch-made desserts, pies, and custom cakes since 1982

A farm-fresh, all-natural fast-casual restaurant serving burgers, salads, and more

The popular cooking studio for kids, tween, and teens is relocating to Midtown Park

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Office Occupancy at North Hills is 99.8%. Leasing for the new office tower is underway.LEASING

The Offices at North Hills

• 99% leased

• BBVA Compass moved into 3,100 SF space in July

CAPTRUST Tower

• Boasting 100% occupancy with The Generation Companies moving in new space

• Expansions

- Wasserman Media Group expanded an additional 5,000 SF

- Insight Global expanded an additional 2,800 SF

- Regus maintains 100% occupancy and waiting list for short-term and temporary space

Office

• Currently pre-leasing for building completion in Summer 2016

• 18-story, 300,000 SF Class A multi-tenant office tower

- 10 stories of office

- 7 levels of parking

- 10,000 SF of ground level retail

• Uniquely designed by Duda/Paine Architects, and leasing by Cassidy Turley & Kane Realty Corporation

- Curved wall along southwestern face

- Two-floor building cut out

- All glass building exterior

• Attracting regional, national, and international businesses, adding 900-1,100 new employees to North Hills

• The continued growth of employers calling North Hills “Home” further cements Midtown Raleigh as “Raleigh’s 2nd CBD”

18-Story Office Tower Groundbreaking in August 2014

NORTH HILLS TOWER TWO

Office

• 28-story, 450,000 SF, Class A office tower

- 16 stories of office

- 9 levels of parking

- 15,500 SF of ground level retail

• Designed by WDG Architects and leased by CBRE & Kane Realty Corporation

- Located at entrance of North Hills

• Corner of Six Forks Road and Front at North Hills Street

• Tallest building on I-440

- Expansive glass design provides premier views of Raleigh

TOWER III AT NORTH HILLS

Signature 28-story Building Ideal for One of Many Soon to Be Named Prospects

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The Offices CAPTRUST Tower Tower Two Tower III

Hotels Plans for a third hotel at North Hills are underway with an anticipated opening of 140 all-suites property in 2016 across from North Hills Tower Two.

• Consistently #1 in Guest Satisfaction Scores since opening July 2013

• Location for 2015 Quarterly HYATT Corporation Managers Training

• Concord Hotels Opening of the Year

• Awarded HYATT University, which is the training location for all new-hires and managers within HYATT brand

• Maintains contract with National Hockey League to host all competitors of Carolina Hurricanes

• 2014 Four Diamond Award Winner in Hotels for AAA

• Included in 2014 Best Hotels in N.C. for U.S. News Travel

• 2014 Concord Hospitality Food & Beverage Excellence

Residential

Completed in February 2014, Allister North Hills Apartments luxurious 14+ acre community is nearly 70% of the pre-leased goal (as of July 2014). Offering studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, the 434-unit community has 5-star ratings in 100% of their online reviews. The residential feel combined with superior urban location creates a truly unique place to call home.

Residents enjoy a professional on-site management team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled living experience and an abundance of on-site amenities, including:

• A doggie day spa

• Mountain bike rentals to explore the nearby greenway

• Monthly community events

• Two saltwater resort-style swimming pools with private tanning cabanas

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

• Modern playground

• Group workout classes in yoga studio

• On-site “Bike Fixation Station”

• Relay Foods location for free online ordering and grocery pick-up

“Boots, Brews, & BBQ”, the community’s spring grand opening celebration, drew hundreds of guests. The community partnered with many North Hills merchants, a local brewery, bluegrass band and more to host a day full of food and fun!

ALLISTER AT NORTH HILLS

Residential ALLISTER AT NORTH HILLS

Residential

Midtown Green, North Hills’ newest Class A rental apartment community, is now leasing, with first units opened in May and the remainder opening in September 2014. The 214-unit community offers studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments is located directly adjacent to Midtown Park and offer views of Midtown Raleigh, the downtown skyline and surrounding neighborhoods. Unit interiors offer condominium-level finishes and give renters the option of two distinct design packages.

• Standard appointments include:

• Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout

• Granite countertops

• Stainless steel energy star appliances including smooth-top ranges with open-island kitchens, sleek wood cabinetry, and full subway tile backsplash

• Designer lighting

• Generous closets

• Garden tubs and walk-in showers with tile surround

• High ceilings (including 14’+ in penthouse residences)

• Private balconies

MIDTOWN GREEN NORTH HILLS APARTMENTS

Residential

Community amenities include:

• Stunningly appointed common spaces

- Entertaining kitchen

- Second-story mezzanine deck with fireplace and outdoor television overlooking Midtown Park

- Putting green

- Wellness center

- Salt-water pool with outdoor kitchen

- Cyber lounge featuring three iMac computers, WiFi in all common areas

• Hotel-like corridors

• Electric vehicle charging station

• Gated, integral parking deck

• Leasable, private storage

Midtown Green is leasing the highest rents in the submarket at an average monthly market rent of $1.81 per square foot. With more than 20% of the units already pre-leased to date, Midtown Green is poised for a timely lease-up and community stabilization. Midtown Green’s leasing office is open for tours seven days a week and is located street level on Park Street, facing Midtown Park.

MIDTOWN GREEN NORTH HILLS APARTMENTS

Residential

A full-service rental Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) on six acres in Park District at North Hills offering multiple lifestyle choices designed to promote independence, dignity and an engaged way of life.

• Mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing care

• Offering one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans

• Multiple dining venues

• Bar and lounge area

• Wellness and fitness center

• Spa and indoor pool

• A full range of social programs

The Cardinal at North Hills developed by Kisco Senior Living, is 75% reserved and building construction has begun. The Cardinal is expected to be completed spring 2016 and the sales office is located at:

141 Park at North Hills St., Ste. 114 1.866.547.2672 or LifeatTheCardinal.com

THE CARDINAL AT NORTH HILLS

Residential

This new, 187-unit residential asset will be at the corner of Dartmouth Road and St. Albans Drive. Residents will enjoy a social atmosphere with trendy modern living through its crisp, clean design, unit mix, interior finishes, and amenities.

Construction starting Q4 2014. Opening 2016.

• Bike Storage

• Clubroom with billiards, poker lounge, Smart TVs

• Entertaining kitchen

• Electric vehicle charging stations

• Fitness Center with cardio machines, TVs, and free weights

• Gated parking

• Pet grooming and washing station

• Saltwater Pool featuring rooftop terrace, splash and sun deck

• Smoke-free community and storage units

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Midtown Park

Bookended by Tex-Mex restaurant, Chuy’s, Midtown Park is a 1.25 acre park designed by renowned architect Thomas Sayre. Construction on the large performance park and tree-lined streets was completed in April 2014.

The Midtown Park Grand Opening Celebration was held on April 26-27, 2014 with fun for everyone. With two beautiful days of live music from six bands, food, vendors, and two fashion shows, the Midtown Park was well-received by the community of and beyond Midtown Raleigh.

Midtown Park is now home to the Wellness Wednesdays at North Hills, Midtown Bluegrass Series, and the Friday Night Tribute Series.

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RALEIGHIn her North

Raleigh

apartment, Deva Buttram opened

a wooden cigar box and asked if I

could help find her sister –

a ghost

hidden somewhere in the paper-

work.She showed m

e a handful of gov-

ernment records,letters turned

yellow with age, and black-and-

white photographs showin

g blurry

faces datingto World War II. One

of these artifacts, she hope

d,might

turn up the older sibling s

he never

met, the little girl lost to miles and

decades.Her namewasNancy.

She’d been

the baby doll of the family, Deva

the ugly duckling. In1944, their

mother abandoned them both at a

Montana boarding house, to

o poor

to take themany further. D

eva was

just a baby at the time, but she

grew up knowing hermother came

back for Nancy – not for h

er.

Seven decades later, Deva

called

me looking foran end to the story

and maybe some clues to its vast

70-year middle. She wanted an-

swers the cigar box could

not hold.

“Before we’re both dead,” said

Deva, 71.I met Deva last Monday, when

she handed me the scant evidence

of her early life.

There’s a birth certificate from

Kenmare, N.D., afar-flung town

near the Canadian border, froma

past so distant thatDeva didn’t

even have the same name when

she lived there. At the time, she

was PatriciaAnn Gobin, daug

hter

to James and Lorraine Gobin.

Deva never met James Gobin

that she knows of. Hewas o

ff fight-

ing in the war, leaving his teena

ge

Sisters reunite after 70 lon

g years

COURTESYOF DEVA BUTTRAM

Deva Buttram in 1961, soon after

graduatinghigh school in Kali-

spell, Mont., where she grew up.

Commentary

Josh Shaffer

SEE SHAFFER,PAGE 6A

It’s a lopsided U of a district

that has candidates posing for

selfies in a frozen yogurt bar in

Asheboro, meeting in a steak-

house in Southern Pines, swing-

ing by a Salvation Army store in

Fayetteville,touring a factory in

Dunn, showing up at a Baptist

church in Fuquay-Varina or a

sandwich shop in Cary.

Covering all or partsof nine

counties, the2nd Congression

al

District, if nothing else, is a

cross-sectionof the old and the

new in North Carolina – fitting,

in away, for themain two conte

n-

ders in the Democratic primary.

One, Keith Crisco, 70, isfirmly

in the tradition of North Ca

rolina’s

pro-businessDemocrats. Raise

d

on a farm, he became a successful

businessman and local politician

before being named the state’s

commerce secretary under Gov.

Bev Perdue.The other, Cl

ay Aiken, 35,is al-

so a native North Carolinian, a

special education teacher who

became rich and famous as a pop

singer and has returned h

ome as

a philanthropist and candidate

for federal office.

Both men – along with Toni

Morris, a Fayettevillecounselor

who has not campaigned as ex-

tensively nor reported raising

any money yet – hope to be the

nominee to challenge U.S. Rep.

Renee Ellmers, a Republican

from Dunn, in the November

general election.

Over the past two months lead-

ing up to the primary, Aiken and

Crisco have spent long hours on

the road, passing each other at

events as theygauge their ch

ances

in the squiggly 2nd Distric

t.

SEE 2ND DISTRICT,PAGE 8A

Election 2014

U.S. HOUSEDISTRICT 2

Demsdig infor afight

Aiken, Crisco battle

over lopsided district

By Craig Jarvis

cjarvis@newsobserver.com

RALEIGHThe North Hills de-

velopment will unveil its latest a

d-

dition on Saturday: A1-acre park

and amphitheater with room for

more than 10,000 people for sum-

mer concerts,its developer

said.

Developer JohnKane–who

’s spent

the past decade turning an old mall

into amassivemixed-use community

on Six Forks Road – will open Mid-

town Park this week-

end with two days of

live music. Privately

owned parks are an

unusual model, but

Kane said the new

amenity iswhatNorth

Hills needs as it con-

tinues to add office

workers, residents and reta

il destina-

tions.“The urban density is great, but

you’ve got to have gathering pla-

ces,” Kane said. “We’ll have lots

of

options to donew things.”

The $10.5 million park is locate

d

in the newest section of North

Hills, on the east sideof Six Forks

close to the Interstate 440

Beltline.

It’s between Chuy’s Mexican res-

taurant andthe new Midtown

Green apartment complex,which is

slated to open in August.

The park andapartment complex

comes amid a post-recession build-

ing boom at North Hills. Kisco

Senior Living will break ground

Tuesday on The Card ina l , a

225-unit retirement community ad-

jacent to the Park & Market apart-

ments. And construction w

ill begin

this summer on a new 18-story of-

fice tower.In addition to the opening

week-

end festivities, Midtown Park will

host a monthly series of Sunday

bluegrass concerts this summer.

North Hills eventsmanager Dawn

Baker describes it as “a laid-back

concert option that appeal

s to both

young and old alike.”

The popular Thursday night

beachmusic series will remain near

the Regal Cinemas on the opposite

side of Six Forks. “It works well

there,” Kanesaid.

The park andamphitheater w

ere

designed by Thomas Sayre and

Fred Belledin of the firm Clear-

scapes. Sayre is the sculptor who

designed the Cree Shimmer Wall

on the side of the Raleigh Conven-

tion Center.The pair said

they wantedto de-

sign an amphitheater that stands

out even when the

stage is empty.

“It’s just as impor-

tant as a green park

space, as a space for

people to hang out

in,” Sayre said. “We

knew that if we can

make th i s a coo l

place for kids, it would alm

ost guar-

antee its usefor all season

s.”

Kids can climb on walls and

stones around the amphitheater or

play aroundthe water fou

ntain.

The amphitheater isdesigned to

be a distinctive piece of architec-

ture in its own right – whether it’s

seen from the audiencelawn or an

apartment windowseveral stori

es

high. “We wanted the stage andall

the infrastructure that is requi

red

by that ... to be interestingas a

space,” Sayresaid. “That le

d to this

very sculptural,swirling design

where everything is an acc

elerating

curve, kind of like a natural shell.”

The stage islarge enough

to host

a symphony yet intimate enough

for a small folk music show, Sayre

said. And thecanopy can f

lip down

and serve as a movie screen.

“People wil l remember this

space,” he said. “It’s not your typ-

ical developer green space.”

Campbell: 919-829-4802;

Twitter: @RaleighReporter

A high note for Midtown Park

JILL KNIGHT- jhknight@newsobserv

er.com

Gregory AlexanderMartinez, 2,

runs through the $10.5 million Midtown Park, a new 1-acre park on the east side of North Hills in Raleigh, on

Friday. “It’s really nice,” said

Gregory’smother, Mira Martinez. “T

his is a great fieldto run around in.”

PRIVATE SPACE HAS LARGE AMPHITHEATER, LAUNC

HES WITH 2 DAYS OF MUSIC

By Colin Campbell

CCampbell@newsobserver.com

If you goWhat: Midto

wn Park grand

opening, featuring live music,

fashion shows and food tastings.

When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday a

nd

Sunday.

Where: Eastside of North Hil

ls

near Chuy’srestaurant.

Admission: Free.

Kane

Sayre

Midtown Park

Green Our dynamic growth requires the employment of sustainable principles as we continue to provide urban-style developments.

TransitOur fleet of electric shuttles transports guests throughout North Hills for shopping, dining, and special events. Two bus lines and a vanpool serve the community with stops in North Hills.

RecyclingCo-mingled recycling centers and clothing recycling stations are available onsite. Nearby restaurants also participate in grease collections, which can then be recycled into biodiesel fuel.

EV ChargersFour (4) level-2 charging stations are available in the Main District. In April 2014, a DC Quick Charger, which charges a vehicle in 30 minutes, was installed near Exxon. At the completion of Midtown Green Apartments, three (3) additional level-2 chargers will be available.

Energy UsageEnergy consumption is decreased with LED lighting and by creating smart and efficient practices across the property with new technologies, such as automation systems.

SolarPartnering with Baker Renewable Energy, North Hills utilizes rooftop solar panels to generate power for a range of services.

LEED CertificationThe commitment to sustainability is backed with formal accreditations with LEED Gold at CAPTRUST Tower and LEED certified at Park District at North Hills, which was converted from brownfield.

WalkabilityWalkability is emphasized with the WALK [Midtown] program, which aims to improve pedestrian mobility, safety, and health. The proximity to the Raleigh Greenway, also helps reduce the carbon footprint of the community.

North Hills Mobile App

Map of North Hills

• Points of interest for businesses, events, special offers

• Locations for parking, EV charging stations, ATMS, event venues

Business

• Category listing, description, hours, phone number, location, and directions

• Current special offers and events for each merchant

Event

• Upcoming events, descriptions, and locations

• “Remind Me” button enables push notifications to users day of events

Parking

• Outlines of parking decks, deck entrances, and EV charging stations

• Display images for users to view parking entrances

• Once parked, users can mark their vehicle to easily locate vehicle

• When leaving, app will launch walking directions from users current location back to their vehicle

North Hills very own mobile app was released to the public mid-June. With both newspaper articles and a TV news report, that app has received over 1,400 downloads on both iOS and Android enabled devices. The app is averaging 10-15 downloads per day.

Midtown Events is on track to bring 325 events to North Hills in 2014, with the community favorites and new, quality programs.

April 2 – August 29

A seasonal series that provides an opportunity for children to come together for learning, exercising, and socializing in an outdoor environment. Young guests and their parents enjoy our Open Play area in the North Hills Commons, and also attend special, weekly programs that highlight local children’s attractions and classes. Midtown Park hosts 10 free kid-friendly talent acts and special events on Tuesdays throughout the Summer for toddler to elementary school-aged children!

April 17 - August 14

In the midst of a successful 7th season with new Presenting Sponsor, Thompson Buick GMC Cadillac of Midtown Raleigh, this go-to event stays on everyone’s social calendar.

April 19 - November 1

For the 7th season, the Midtown Farmers’ Market is home to nearly 50 vendors. This growers-only market provides Midtown residents with produce and proteins, flowers, baked goods and handcrafted items, paired weekly with fitness events, kids programming, and live music. This year, Whole Foods North Raleigh is the sponsor of the The Chef’s Table program, featuring weekly local chef demos.

May 17

In its 18th year, the event broke a record with 157 classic British cars on display in the heart of North Hills!

Midtown Events is on track to bring 325 events to North Hills in 2014, with the community favorites and new, quality programs.

June 1 – June 7

A fun-fulled week of cultural celebration of all things art at North Hills featuring fire dancing, live performance art, Wine and Design painting classes for adults and kids, sand and balloon sculptures. The new Midtown Park hosted the NC Symphony and a two-act finale concert.

August 29 - October 17

With an incredibly well-received first season, this new favorite is back and better than ever with an 8-week series held in the new Midtown Park! Join us on Friday nights to enjoy a myriad of old and new favorites performed by some of the best tribute bands around.

November 22

The 10th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration kicks off the Christmas season with the lighting of the most magnificent tree in town! Santa Claus makes his way to Midtown, spreading cheer and merriment on this festive day full of holiday fun.

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M usic ser i es

Iron Chef Competition at Midtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 27

Boos & Brews at Midtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 25

Race 13.1 - Midtown Race Series Saturday, September 20

American Cancer Society Walk Saturday, October 4

Midtown BBQ & Bluegrass Saturday, October 11

American Diabetes Association Walk

Saturday, October 25

Free to Breathe Walk and Race Saturday, November 1

And Much More...

SAVE THE DATE

April 23 – October 15

This new series consists of three 8-week sessions of free fitness classes, spanning Spring, Summer, and Fall. Wellness Wednesdays takes place on the grass lawn of the new Midtown Park on Wednesday evenings. The events encourage participants to “Get Your Fit On” by promoting whole-body wellness through a wide variety of fitness concepts followed by a weekly, after-class social outing.

May 18 – October 19

The Midtown Bluegrass Series is already a crowd favorite with over 3,500 guests, of all ages, each concert! Featuring the best of bluegrass with popular string band music, the unique combination of gospel, country and blues, that iconic “high lonesome sound” has deep-rooted ties to the Appalachian region of the Tarheel State. The new Midtown Park is the perfect setting for guests to relax on the lawn and enjoy live, acoustic music on the third Sunday of each month. Southern BBQ and Craft Beer are served at each event.

NEW IN 2014

Event Sponsorship Opportunities available for: • Wellness Wednesdays at North Hills

• Friday Night Tribute Series

• Christmas at North Hills

Property Branding Opportunities: • Banners

• Billboards

• Vinyl wraps

Available for Naming Rights:• Midtown Park

Contact:Dawn Baker | 919-719-5479 dbaker@kanerealtycorp.com

Katherine Kane | 919-719-5460 kkane@kanerealtycorp.com

Sponsors & Partners

We are grateful for the sponsors and partners that helped make the 300+ events and programming of 2014 possible.

In 2014, St. Baldrick’s raised a record-breaking $72,000 during their fundraising event at North Hills. Like St. Baldrick’s, North Hills has partnered with the following non-profits to assist them in sharing their stories

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Social MediaIn April 2014, all social media handles and names were changed to @VisitNorthHills for efficient connectivity. Increased by 20%, North Hills now has 40,000 followers, and continues to be a social media powerhouse in the Triangle.

Facebook: 20,616 Likes

Finally breaking the 20,000 mark in March, NH remains the go-to place for shopping, dining, and entertainment. With fun, engaging promotions, photos, and videos, followers flock to our timeline.

Instagram: 2,316 Followers

Since January, over 1,300 people have connected with NH! Posting images and videos of events, shopping, dining, and interesting perspectives helps to drive traffic on the medium and into businesses.

Twitter: 10,680 Followers

Continuous discussion with followers helps to further the NH brand and the mission of Kane Realty. Using current event and trending topics, NH actively engages with images, videos, and new information to finally gain 10,000 followers.

Pinterest: 448 Followers

With a mission to drive traffic into the doors of retailers and restaurants, followers have nearly doubled in the last year. Attention grabbing collages, lists, and high frequency of posting will grow engagement in this female dominated platform.

North Hills Kids Facebook 2,473 Likes

NH Kids’ page continues to engage parents through testimonials, parenting tips, photos, contests, and family topics and activities

Midtown Farmers’ Market Facebook 1,648 Likes

Engagement has almost doubled since January. Each day, followers can find new recipes and get updates on kid programs, market offerings, live music, and fitness classes.

Midtown Farmers’ Market Twitter 535 Followers

This account provides followers with valuable information on what to expect at the Market and great day-of communication about Saturday market.

Midtown Events Instagram 870 Followers

Followers have nearly quadrupled since January. With 300+ events, Midtown Events has beckoned followers with images and videos of live music and events throughout North Hills.

@VisitNorthHills Midtown Events

Over the last year, the Midtown Raleigh Alliance has grown significantly in number and impact, garnering support and attention from the Mayor of Raleigh and Governor of North Carolina at the 2013 Holiday Member Celebration. The Alliance members have had significant networking opportunities during the organization’s many social events highlighting member businesses and facilities.

In February, MRA hosted an Economic Forecasting with a global, regional and Midtown centric update on economic activities and trends.

March’s political Meet & Greet allowed members to connect with their local Midtown officials and learn about issues affecting the area. Strategic plan items focusing on greater autonomy, website improvement and marketing enhancements were achieved and new partnership were made and strengthened with both school and church community members.

The initiative of the MRA in 2011 to work with the city on a Corridor Study for Six Forks Road has taken off and is being funded to have a plan drafted by Design Workshop by early fall.

The first public meeting to discuss the Six Forks Road Corridor was held May 13th to begin drafting plans late summer. The City of Raleigh is conducting a study on the Corridor from the I-440 to Sandy Forks Road. The vision is to enhance the Six Forks Road corridor in a way that defines a unique sense of place with enhanced fluidity of movement, environmental sensitivity, and connectivity for residents, workers, students, and visitors using transportation modes of all types, including cars, bikes, pedestrian, and public transit.

The lead consultants for this project are Design Workshop and Stantec Engineering. Comments on the study are still being accepted via the following website:

http://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/PlanUrbanDesign/Articles/SixForksCorridorStudy.html

Six Forks Road Study

We are fortunate to be in Raleigh.The market fundamentals of Raleigh remained strong into 2014. The Raleigh market has maintained its momentum through the diversity of high-paying jobs from the bio-tech, medical, pharmaceutical industries and growth of the professional service sector. Our city and region maintains numerous accolades.

#4

Best City to Start a Business

2014

#2

Metro for Boomer Population Growth

2014

#1

Best Cityfor Business

2014

#1

Annual population growth, 2000-2013

2014

#3

US City forBusiness Prosperity

2014

#1

Best City for Raising a Family

2014

#5

Most StableHousing Market

2014

#4

Top Ten Up & Coming Neighborhoods

2014

#3

Among Ten Fastest Growing Cities

2014

#2

Fastest Growing LargeMetro through 2020

2014

#1

Fastest Growing Metro from 2000-2013

2014

#4

Fastest Growing City for Renters

2014

Raleigh Accolades