The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
Next COA Deadline:
4:00 pm on May 18
Research
RHDC values research that illuminates aspects of the city's history. To that end, RHDC has a Research Committee that seeks to identify properties with particular historic significance. The Committee nominates properties for designation to the following rosters:
- Raleigh Historic Landmarks
- Raleigh Historic Districts
- Properties of Statewide Significance
- National Register of Historic Places
RHDC has published multiple publications and surveys.
Publications
- "A Primer for Property Owners & Residents of Raleigh Historic Districts"
- Common Beauty: History of the Physical Form and Uses of Moore Square
- Culture Town: Life in Raleigh's African American Communities (available for purchase)
- Design Guidelines for Raleigh Historic Districts
- In the Districts
Surveys
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- An Architectural and Historical Inventory of Raleigh, North Carolina
- The Architecture of William Henley Deitrick & Associates from 1926-1959
- College Park/Idlewild Mini-district Phase I Survey
- College Park/Idlewild Neighborhoods
- Early Raleigh Neighborhoods and Buildings
- Post-World War II and Modern Architecture in Raleigh, 1945-1965
- The Evolution of Raleigh's African-American Neighborhoods in the 19th and 20th Centuries
- An Intensive Cultural Resource Investigation: The Reverend M.L. Latta House and Latta University Site
- New Bern Avenue/Edenton Street Historic Architecture Survey: 500-1000 Blocks
- Raleigh Architectural Survey
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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