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Meet The Exchange: Midtown’s newest hub for work, wellness + community

The 40-acre mixed-use development is looking for community feedback on Phase One of its expansive park plan.

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The exterior of 1000 Social, a large glass office tower. A render of The Exchange campus, which includes nine gorgeous buildings surrounded by green space.

1000 Social will eventually connect to its sister tower via a floating sky bridge.

Images provided by Dewitt Carolinas

Midtown? More like Boomtown.

The bustling RAL neighborhood is having a moment right now, and its latest arrival is one of the biggest additions to date.

Yes, we’re talking about The Exchange Raleigh, the new 40-acre mixed-use development centered around green spaces, walkability, and community connectivity.

Here’s what you need to know about this multi-phase hotspot — and how you can offer input on its future green space growth.

🏢 The grounds

You’ll find a bit of everything at The Exchange. When finished, it’ll include:

  • 4+ acres of green dedicated space
  • Bike and pedestrian trails
  • Pollinator gardens throughout
  • 1,200+ residential units
  • 300+ hotel rooms
  • 125,000 square feet of retail and dining
  • 990,000 gross square feet of office space

1000 Social, the futuristic flagship office tower, has already opened its doors and is currently hosting tenants. There are indoor-outdoor event spaces on the way, plus huge lawn areas primed for social events and large gatherings.

Additionally, Life Time Living recently announced a three-story luxury athletic country club, rooftop beach club, and multi-family apartment tower — all within the grounds.

A render of The Exchange park with waterfront green space and buildings on either side.

The multi-phase park will eventually connect all of The Exchange.

Image provided by Dewitt Carolinas

🌳 Your perfect park

The true heart of The Exchange, both literally and figuratively, is the stunning 4-acre park currently in the design phase for Phase One.

This green space will act as the communal hub for activity + relaxation, and Dewitt Carolinas, the developer behind The Exchange, is looking for input on the first section.

Put on your City Planner hat for a moment and ask yourself questions like:

  • What does your dream park look like?
  • Is there any fitness equipment or activity spaces you’d love to use outdoors?
  • Are you jelly over another city’s playground design? Layout? Greenspaces?
  • Have you long dreamt of a tranquil garden in Midtown?

Phase One is your chance to make your voice heard — take this survey to help shape the first phase of this exciting new community space.

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