The current zoning request seeks to update the existing zoning on Centennial to the Campus Master Plan district. This district was designed for institutional land such as Centennial, but has not yet been applied in the City of Raleigh.  

The rezoning application includes the majority of the land that makes up Centennial Campus west of Centennial Parkway (which does not include the area known as the Spring Hill District). The planned rezoning will advance the university’s education, research and statewide outreach mission by creating a framework for future development of both university buildings and public-private partnership projects, while maintaining open spaces and recreation for the university community, local residents and other visitors.

<strong>This is the next step in fulfilling the long-term vision of Centennial Campus.</strong>

The zoning application establishes a framework for an urban learn/live/work/play environment on Centennial that aligns with the academic and research activities of NC State. It will also pave the way for the North Oval Innovation District project, a 32-acre public-private partnership. The opportunities presented in the updated Master Plan will help NC State advance its mission on behalf of the Raleigh, Research Triangle and statewide communities.

In addition to outlining land uses in support of the Centennial Campus vision, the application includes height and square footage guidelines for various districts on the campus; maintains open spaces; and reinforces public connectivity to recreation areas on Centennial Campus, including the <a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/thrive/lake-raleigh/">Lake Raleigh Recreation Area</a>.

The current zoning request will also translate a series of legacy zoning conditions and designations into a more modern framework envisioned by the Uniform Development Ordinance, and it will update the Master Plan to a more user-friendly framework for future development on Centennial.

<h2>More Information</h2>
This website will be updated as more information and resources become available throughout the rezoning process.

For questions, please email <a href="mailto:ncstatezoning@ncsu.edu">ncstatezoning@ncsu.edu</a>.