Raleigh Renaissance

Pyrotechnics danced around the base of the old Raleigh Civic and Convention Center on a cold February morning. Seconds later, a deep rumble reverberated down Fayetteville Street towards the Capitol. The convention center lurched forward as a cloud of dust and smoke enveloped the building. As the dust settled, the top of the Progess Energy Center for the Performing arts was visible over the ruins of the Civic Center.
Convention Center Demolition Gallery
I’ll be the first to admit that the write up is probably a little more dramatic than the actual “roof lowering”, but the fact remains that Raleigh has taken an important step in its future. With the demolition complete, several important projects located in the south end can get underway.