Duplex Village Redevelopment

The City of Raleigh's Housing and Community Development Department is soliciting proposals from nonprofit and for-profit developers for the Duplex Village Redevelopment project, targeting approximately 3.91 acres of City-owned land along the New Bern Avenue corridor. The procurement seeks to transform six parcels into a high-quality affordable rental housing development that aligns with the planned Eastern Wake Bus Rapid Transit corridor. Developers must commit to creating affordable housing units, with a minimum requirement of 20% of total units designated for low-income households earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income. The zoning allows for five-story buildings with potential height bonuses for meeting affordability requirements. Evaluation criteria will prioritize development team experience, project viability, financial feasibility, alignment with city goals, and the potential to maximize project density and affordable housing units. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on July 23, 2025, with proposals due by October 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with an anticipated construction timeline beginning by the end of 2025 and project completion expected by summer 2029.

The solicitation encourages proposals from both nonprofit and for-profit developers, with a bonus point system designed to support partnerships between experienced and emerging developers to foster capacity building in affordable housing development. The City will make available up to $2,880,000 in gap financing to support the affordable housing units. Proposers are strongly encouraged to incorporate sustainable design elements, green stormwater infrastructure, and community-focused amenities into their proposals. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the evaluation process appears to value innovative approaches and collaborative development strategies. The project is located within Wake County and specifically in the Teachey Town jurisdiction, with zoning that provides flexibility for developers to create dense, affordable housing solutions. The comprehensive approach suggests the City is seeking transformative proposals that not only address housing needs but also contribute to broader community development and transit-oriented design objectives.