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Live, dine, sip + shop: Exciting expansions at Flowers Plantation

2024 marked one of the biggest years yet for the historic Raleigh-area community.

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A large white house lit at night. A drove view of Flowers Plantation. The same white house during the day.

Flowers Crossroads already features 150,000+ sqft of shopping, dining, and more.

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It may not be spring just yet, but Flowers Plantation continues to bloom in a big way.

The 3,000-acre community south of Downtown Raleigh has taken root as a regional hotspot thanks to its ever-expanding hub of:

  • Single- and multi-family homes (at a variety of price points)
  • Shopping, dining, and entertainment options
  • Green spaces
  • Privacy
  • Walkable community amenities

With so much changing every year, let’s look at the biggest arrivals of 2024, and peek ahead at what 2025 has in store (including a major, mixed-use waterfront development on the way):

🏠 Already arrived

Fiori’s Italian Restaurant | Opening its doors in December 2024, this charming new eatery features authentic Italian flavors in a laid-back atmosphere.

Crossroads Boutique | Find trendy clothing, gifts, and accessories at this locally owned biz, which opened in November 2024.

Ardmore Apartments | Stylish and modern, these brand-new apartments offer an affordable option for renters looking to call Flowers Plantation home.

Cyprus Home from True Homes |This stunning new home design at Flower’s Copper Ridge promises warm, open-concept living.

Bonus: Apple Law Firm | Expert legal advice is never more than a few steps away, thanks to this newly opened firm at the historic Dr. Watson Inn.

🏗️ Coming soon

Looking ahead, construction has already begun on new bizes near the future Waterfront District, including Panera Bread, Chipotle, 5/3 Bank, Mellow Mushroom, and more.

To match all that growth, Flowers Plantation is expanding its living options as well, adding:

  • 400 single-family residences
  • 700 apartments
  • 300 multi-family homes
  • Active-retirement residences for those 62+

🥕 Farmers Market returns

2025 also marks the return of the Flowers Farmers Market, bringing fresh produce and local goods to seven Saturdays throughout the year (including a special holiday market in November).

Is there anything else you’d like to see come to Flowers Plantation in 2025? Let us know in the poll below, or

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