Phase one of Seaboard Station nears completion

Phase one of Seaboard Station is almost complete

A new apartment building, The Signal, in Seaboard Station.

The Signal is now leasing. | Photo by RALtoday

Phase one of Seaboard Station is almost complete and nearly 60% of retail space is already spoken for. Located between William Peace University and retailers including Logan’s Garden Shop, the $500 million multi-use development by Hoffman & Associates includes three new buildings encompassing a hotel, apartments, and lots of retail space.

Once completed, this large development will feature one million sqft of mixed-use space including ~600 residences. Let’s break down the phases:

Phase one

Construction of this phase includes The Signal, a luxury apartment complex with 298 units and 30,000 sqft of street-level retail space. The apartment features design elements inspired by the historic Seaboard Railroad Station. Wondering about parking? The garage is underground. Completion is slated for the end of March and residents are already moving in, with units still available for lease.

With more than half of the retail space already leased or in the works, Hoffman developers told RALtoday that they are still looking to fill the remaining spots with local, experimental, and curated tenants. Along with new residences, retail, and dining space, the development will also offer a lively central corridor that will host events such as night markets.

A photo of a Raleigh development in the works. — Completion of phase two is slated for 2024. | Photo by RALtoday

Phase two

The second phase of the project — which includes a 149-room Hyatt House hotel — is underway. The hotel will have 92 apartment-style suites for extended stay. The development will feature a modern rooftop bar and restaurant called High Rail and is slated for completion in 2024.

Phase two will also have 55,000 sqft of retail space and two apartment buildings totaling 279 residential units. A parking deck with 497 spaces will be hidden by the surrounding developments to support the growing area.

A third phase of Seaboard Station is in the works, but details have not yet been released.

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Tuesday, Feb. 28

Bands at Brookside Bodega | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | Times vary | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Raleigh | Free | Listen to Story Charlemagne perform while enjoying tasty bites and brews.

Wednesday, March 1

Top Secret Stand Up Confidential | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $20-$28 | See which top-secret stand-up comedians show up to perform.

Thursday, March 2

Travel Smart - Virtual Travel Program Series | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Wake County Public Libraries to get ready for your next adventure.
Terrazzo Clay Earring Workshop | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $65 | Make a spring earrings and bracelet set out of terrazzo clay.
Far East Deep South | Thursday, March 2 | 7-9 p.m. | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $4-$6 | This deeply moving and unforgettable story offers a poignant and important perspective on race relations, immigration, and American identity followed by a Q&A after the screening.*

Friday, March 3

First Friday Market & Movie Night | Friday, Mar. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Stroll through shops and galleries and bring a blanket or chair to watch “The Princess Bride” on the lawn around 6:30 p.m.

Plan Ahead

Tap Yard Grand Opening | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 5 p.m. | Tap Yard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy this celebration featuring food trucks, a vendor market, live music, trolley rides, and more.

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Floral-inspired Art in Bloom event series 💐

Floral-inspired events to celebrate Art in Bloom

Music in Bloom will be during First Friday in Moore Square. | Photo by RALtoday

Art in Bloom will be here before you grow it. From build-a-bouquet pop-up booths to scavenger hunts, the NCMA and PNC Bank are hosting floral-inspired community events across the Triangle leading up to the annual fundraising event from Wednesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 19. Mark your calendars for these dates:

Build-a-Bouquet | Wednesday, March 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Copperline Plant Company, 300 Blake St., Raleigh | Free | During the Raleigh Night Market, pose and take photos in front of a large floral display and create bouquets with flowers provided by the English Garden.

Music in Bloom | Friday, March 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square Park, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Pianist Emilie Powell will perform on the Moore Square Art Piano prior to the First Friday movie screening from 5:45 pm-6:15 pm. The piano will be adorned with a floral installation by Watered Garden Florist.

Build-a-Bouquet Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, March 4 | 12-3 p.m. | NCMA Museum Park, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Follow clues to find flowers, provided by Wild Flora Flowers, to build a free bouquet.

Weather

76º | Sunny | 4% chance of rain ☀️

Open

There’s a new spot to grab a sweet treat. Enter: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, now open at 370 S. Walker St., Ste. 123, Cary. This dessert spot creates jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers unique ice cream flavors like Dr. Pepper Chocolate Chip. 🍦 (WRAL)

Traffic

Starting Saturday, March 4, Blue Ridge Road will be closed for around six months for the addition of an underpass below Hillsborough Street. Drivers will be redirected to Wade Avenue or Edwards Mill Road. (The News & Observer)

Development

Dalian Development, a Washington, DC developer, is looking to rezone lots by Morgan Street Food Hall to allow for a 40-story mixed-use development. Currently zoned with a 12-story limit, a neighborhood meeting is scheduled for today from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Pullen Park Community Center. (Triangle Business Journal)

Community

Today is the last day to take the Midtown Multimodal Bridge survey to help the city decide on the exact location and design of the bridge over I-440. Read about more Walkable Midtown updates.

Network

The Cleantech Entrepreneurship Energizer networking event is on Thursday, March 2 at Durham’s American Underground. From 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., make new connections with cleantech entrepreneurs, industry leaders, government officials, and technology experts, participate in discussions, and listen to technology pitches. 💼

Outdoors

Don’t miss out on the last winter nursery and garden days at the Juniper Level Botanic Garden. The 28+ acre botanical garden is open to the public Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5; tickets are not required. 🌸

Home

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Beauty

Looking to refresh your skincare routine? 🙋 Enter: Synergy Face + Body’s at-home skincare products. From face masks to serums and more — Synergy has the TLC your skin needs. Not sure where to start? Book a virtual consultation.*

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Let’s get fiscal

Filing your taxes in Raleigh, NC

Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash

For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Raleigh is also home to these local tax resources:

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance for those who qualify.
See State Employee Credit Union’s list of tax filing resources.
Tax preparation assistance is available with the United Way of North Carolina.

Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the last day to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18.*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: Yesterday, after we toured The Signal apartments (which were beautiful), Anne and I co-worked at Global Village Organic Coffee on Hillsborough Street. Which local coffee shop should we post up at next? Let us know. ☕

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