I pass by this project so often and it’s followed so closely on the Community that I didn’t realize I hadn’t posted a photo of the progress here on the blog. The city’s new civic tower, at the corner of McDowell and Hargett, has a few floors assembled as we head into the summer building season. Be sure to check out some interior photos posted here on the Community, including a look at the future council chambers.

With the base of the tower mostly complete, I imagine the rest of the floors will be a “pour, rinse, and repeat” process all the way to the top. That’s likely what we’ll be watching throughout the year, as the construction timeline currently runs into 2026.

If you’re new to this project, it’s called the East Civic Tower or simply the future City Hall. It’s set to replace all operations currently housed in the Raleigh Municipal Building next door. Several existing downtown office leases will not be renewed, and city departments will consolidate into this one central location. I’m not aware of plans for the rest of the city-owned block but I’m sure one new office tower will be enough for now.

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