Downtown South Coverage

Reshaping Raleigh: Here's what the future of the city's skyline could look like

Raleigh leaders, developers and residents are sorting out what the future of the city will look like.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Pandemic has drained tax money Raleigh could use to fund Downtown South stadium

City officials have called a timeout on a planned sports and entertainment stadium in the Downtown South development in south Raleigh.

Planned stadium for Raleigh's Downtown South development on hold

City officials have called a timeout on a planned sports and entertainment stadium in the Downtown South development in south Raleigh.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Longtime residents worry Downtown South development will price them out of neighborhood

Downtown South, the massive $2.2 billion mixed-use development targeting the southern gateway into Raleigh, is moving closer to becoming a reality. Developer Kane Realty Corp. unveiled details about its first three projects there.

Raleigh's Downtown South moves closer to reality: Developer unveils first 3 projects

Downtown South, the massive $2.2 billion development project targeting the southern gateway into Raleigh, is moving closer to becoming a reality.

$2.2B Downtown South project is making 'slow' progress, developer says

Triangle entrepreneur Stephen Malik delivered a keynote address at the Startup Summit on Wednesday, advising first-time founders on fundraising and overcoming obstacles, and answering questions, including ones about the $2.2B Downtown South project in Raleigh.

Grease processor sues Downtown South developers

The owners of a small business in south Raleigh have sued the developers of the proposed Downtown South development, alleging they are breaking the business' lease and are trying to force it out.

Land now in hand, Downtown South developers aim to break ground this year

Downtown South developers have taken another significant step toward turning their vision into reality and say groundbreaking could take place later this year. But Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin is keeping a very close eye on the project.

Raleigh mayor: Tax grant plan can increase minority community role in Downtown South

Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin sees many benefits for the City of Raleigh as the mammoth $2 billion Downtown South project continues to move forward. But she is continuing to work on more involvement of minority-owned businesses and is looking for the inclusion of affordable housing. Here's what she is thinking.

Raleigh City Council passes rezoning proposal for Downtown South

During a specially-called meeting on Tuesday, Raleigh City Council passed a rezoning proposal for Downtown South. The $2 billion project would bring jobs, amenities, businesses and a sports and entertainment stadium to southeast Raleigh.

Raleigh City Council passes rezoning proposal for Downtown South

The $2 billion project would bring jobs, amenities, businesses and a sports and entertainment stadium to southeast Raleigh.

Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Religious leaders say plans for affordable housing in Downtown South project are not enough

The $2 billion project would be anchored by a sports and entertainment stadium. What makes up the rest of the 140-acre site along I-40 and South Saunders Street is still up for debate.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Religious leaders worried some will be priced out by planned Downtown South development

Raleigh City Council will consider rezoning 140 acres for a $2 billion project to be anchored by a sports and entertainment stadium.

New Downtown South partners at 3 Black-owned firms pledge 'aggressive outreach' to win City approval

A day before a crucial Raleigh City Council meeing the developers of the proposed $2.2 billion Downtown South complex held a virtual press briefing that, in the words of a spokesperson for the project, sought to address the vision and opportunity alongside new partners who have become involved in the project.

Downtown South project backers to unveil new push, add more minority partners

Developers and supporters of the massive $2 billion Downtown South project are further embracing the idea of a grant program to provide needed funding and have added more allies in the Black community in their quest to secure rezoning approval from the city for the sports, businesses and entertainment complex.

Group of Black developers joins backers of $2.2B Downtown South project

Backers of the $2.2 billion Downtown South project have added a group of Black developers to its development efforts. The partners include NC Central University basketball coach LeVelle Moton.

Raleigh Planning Commission discusses Downtown South, but makes no decisions

On Thursday night, the Raleigh Planning Commission talked for several hours about the rezoning requests regarding Downtown South - but no decisions were made.

Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Raleigh residents hope Downtown South development doesn't price them out of neighborhood

Developers are moving ahead with plans for a mixed-use project anchored by a 20,000-seat soccer stadium south of downtown Raleigh.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Steve Malik: Selling Cary firm gives more ‘flexibility and leverage’ for $2B Downtown South project

Steve Malik says selling his medical data platform company MedFusion for $43 million will help him apply more resources in pursuit of building the $2 billion Downtown South project.

Steve Malik sells Cary firm Medfusion to California firm for $43M

Steve Malik, the soccer entrepreneur who is seeking to build a massive entertainment complex in Raleigh, is selling his Cary-based life science data and medical services platform Medfusion. 

Land use group report lays out pros, cons of Downtown South development

Developers looking to put a mixed-use project anchored by a 20,000-seat soccer stadium south of downtown Raleigh continued to press for public funds for their proposal on Friday.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Kane, Malik make case for stadium as stimulus to development south of downtown Raleigh

<p>Most of the details of proposed Downtown Raleigh Entertainment District, a.k.a. Downtown South, had leaked before real estate developer John Kane and soccer team owner Steve Malik took the stage Tuesday, so they used their time before the media to emphasize the need for public support to make their plans a reality.</p>

How big is Downtown South at $1.9B? 10 PNC Arenas, 20 RBC towers, even more than most pro stadiums

<p>It you want to grasp the size and scope of the $1.9 billion Downtown South project from developer John Kane and North Carolina Football Club Steve Malik you have to think huge, not big.</p>

Wake commissioner: $1.9B soccer development project would produce 6,000 jobs

<p>Wake County's economy would get a boost of 6,000 jobs from the proposed $1.9 billion soccer stadium and related development project set to be formally unveiled Tuesday morning, according to a Wake County Commissioner.</p>

How big is Malik-Kane $1.9B stadium project proposal? 'Huge'

<p>So how big is the proposed $1.9 billion soccer stadium and related development project in Downtown Raleigh from Steve Malik and John Kane? Here are some numbers to put it in perspective.</p>