The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Next COA Deadline:
4:00 pm on February 20
Raleigh Historic Development Commission
Happy Birthday RHDC!
On December 18, RHDC began celebrating our 50th anniversary. Since our commission was first established in 1961, Raleigh has experienced a period of unprecedented growth and change, and the opportunities and challenges now facing us as a result of this change are mirrored in similar communities across our country and in much of the world. The demand for more durable and self-reliant local economies, increased energy and infrastructure efficiencies, and expanded affordable housing options are just a few examples of areas in which preservation can and should contribute to our community.
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Raleigh Historic Landmarks (RHLs)
On December 6, Raleigh City Council designated 4 new RHLs: the Cameron-Maynard-Gatling House, the Free Church of the Good Shepherd, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (GUOOF) Building, and the Raleigh Bonded Warehouse.
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National Register of Historic Places
In 2011, four RHDC sponsored Historic Districts were listed in the National Register: Longview Gardens, Rochester Heights, Battery Heights, and Hi-Mount.
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Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
After a year-long public effort of updating the Design Guidelines, the draft document is in the hands of the City Attorney prior to going to the RHDC and City Council for formal adoption.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
The possibility of the first new HOD in 20 years is on the horizon with a public information meeting set for January 18 and report to City Council on
February 7.
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