Welcome to your Wake County update. Today, Wake County Commissioners unanimously approved a landmark zoning change for Research Triangle Park, or RTP. For the first time in 65 years, this 7,000-acre research hub can open its doors to homes, shops and recreation. “I can’t think of another urban area in North America that has 7,000 acres of non-optimized land in the center,” says Scott Levitan, president of the Research Triangle Foundation. Right now, 55,000 people clock in each day—and then head home to a park that feels like a ghost town. Under the new rules, up to 500 acres in Wake County could become residential communities, retail amenities or fitness centers, creating a true live-work-play environment. “This is the new downtown for RTP,” Levitan adds. Redevelopment in Durham County is next, and by May 1, 2026, construction can begin. Stay with us as RTP evolves from strictly R&D to a vibrant place to live, work and play.
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