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 May 18
Raleigh Historic Development Commission
City Council Designates Historic District!
On April 3, City Council designated the first historic overlay district in over 20 years. Read More
Other News:
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month by attending the presentation From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story by Ron Tanner. More Information
RHDC Turns 50! Read More
Watch the City Show's 50th anniversary interview on YouTube!
Chair Fred Belledin presents Deja New: Historic Fabric in the Urban Context at the Raleigh Urban Design Center.
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Raleigh Historic Landmarks (RHLs)
A joint public hearing before the Raleigh City Council and the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is being held for May 1 to discuss the designation of the G. Dewey and Elma Arndt House as a historic landmark.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
The city’s first new HOD in 20 years takes effect May 1.
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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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