The Rise of RBC Plaza Through Time
One year and a few weeks ago from now, the crown of RBC Plaza was lit up. There was good discussion on the blog that day so jump back in time and re-live it. Digging through my photo archives, I found lots of pictures of the tower under construction. Here is a small collection showing [...]
The RBC Spire is a DT Raleigh Symbol
The lighting of the RBC Plaza is a symbol of the progress of the revitalization of downtown Raleigh [Via MyNC] I agree with Scott Custer’s statement. The RBC Bank CEO and others lit up the spire last night at a ceremony on Fayetteville St. You may have been lucky to see it lit up a [...]
Pic of the Week
The crane is gone at RBC Plaza. The scaffolding has also been removed over the sidewalk across the street and we can now see the full Martin St. frontage. (The photo stitch did not work so smooth, but you get the idea.)
Leisure Aquatic Features Coming to Downtown [UPDATE: 6-11-08]
It’s been a slow news week but RalCon strives to keep posting as much as possible. Pictures have massively been lacking but we can make it through the slump. Some travel plans over this summer have pushed back my purchase of a new camera. Once I get it, you’ll be begging for me to stop [...]
RBC Deck Update
While we’ve all been watching the crown and spire rise up on RBC Plaza, its parking deck accomplice has been slowly cleaning up. On Blount St., the sidewalk should open up soon as brick and concrete have been laid. There are still more touches needed to the façade but for the most part, we can [...]
Pic of the Week
RBC reflection
Living It Since 2008
The downtown condo supply has been slowly rising and we all have seen new buildings open up over the past few years. Help me out with the years if I’m off but Palladium Plaza opened in 2007 The Quorum Center opened in 2006 The Dawson and The Paramount opened in 2005 The Hudson opened in [...]
RBC’s Crown [UPDATE: 5:00 PM]
Here are some pictures from yesterday’s raising of RBC Plaza’s top hat. Raleigh Skyline also has some great pictures of the top hat being raised into the air. The rest of the crown is currently going up so expect an update soon. [UPDATE: 9:20 AM] Piece number 2 is currently being placed. Let’s hope the [...]
