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North Hills Innovation District

The North Hills Innovation District is Kane Realty Corporation's 33-acre mixed-use district in Midtown Raleigh, built around the idea that technology and entrepreneurship do better next to real public open space.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 3, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
~2028
Completion
1000
Units
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540 Saint Albans Drive, Raleigh. 1000 residences. Targeting 2028.

The story so far
Announced Jan 25, 2021Kane Realty unveils $1B North Hills Innovation District in Midtown Raleigh
wraltechwire.com
Broke ground 2025 est.
Under construction 2025District under construction: Tower 5 (17-story office) opened 2025; Tributary (332 units) broke ground Feb 2026
rebusinessonline.com
District expands by 28 acres Feb 2026Kane Realty announced the next phase alongside the groundbreaking of Tributary, a 332-unit building by Hickok Cole, pushing the district toward I-440 and Wake Forest Road
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District grows by 28 acres May 2026Kane Realty paid $72 million for 28 acres along Navaho Drive, extending the North Hills Innovation District toward I-440 and Wake Forest Road, and unveiled a next phase of six buildings including the 20-story Vesper residential tower, the 387-unit Merit, the 207-unit Veranda, a 200-plus-key hotel and an office tower.
multifamilyaffordablehousing.com
Expected opening 2028 est.
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About the project

The North Hills Innovation District is Kane Realty Corporation's 33-acre mixed-use district in Midtown Raleigh, built around the idea that technology and entrepreneurship do better next to real public open space. Its buildings range from Class A office and urban apartments to micro-retail and a two-story food hall, stitched together by a private greenway with pedestrian bridges and walkable trails along Big Branch Creek. Recent additions include Tributary, a mid-rise residential building by Hickok Cole with ground-floor retail, two courtyards, a digital content creation studio and a wellness center. A further expansion carries the district toward I-440 and Wake Forest Road with a planned residential high-rise and a mixed-use building.

Developer & design
The Raleigh market 18 · Balanced supplyNorth Hills 7-project pipeline · 3,758 residences and keys · peak Late ’28 Explore the market →
Common questions

Frequently asked

Where is North Hills Innovation District located?

North Hills Innovation District is located in Raleigh.

When will North Hills Innovation District be completed?

North Hills Innovation District is under construction, with completion expected in 2028 (a TMW estimate).

Who is developing North Hills Innovation District?

Kane Realty Corporation is the developer behind North Hills Innovation District.

Who designed North Hills Innovation District?

North Hills Innovation District was designed by Hickok Cole.

How big is North Hills Innovation District?

North Hills Innovation District features 1000 residences.