History

In 2000, the deteriorating North Hills Raleigh mall caught the eye of Kane Realty Corporation, and the idea of redevelopment (or more accurately, complete metamorphosis) of North Hills was born. The entire Mall was razed with the exception of one store (JC Penney) and a multi-level parking deck. Today, the land that was lost is found again- built in 1967 as the "first two-story mall" between Washington, DC, and Atlanta --- and is the cornerstone of a second round of visionary innovation. The new North Hills-with its eclectic combination of luxury and essential retail, office space, residential, dining, green space and more-has won award after award for its imaginative mixed-use development, including a coveted nod from the International Council of Shopping Centers. North Hills was awarded one of only twenty-one honors the ICSC presented around the globe, and one of just seven in the states. Here at home, North Hills retailers have reeled in 39 Metro Magazine Bravo awards to date, and North Hills itself has been named "Best Shopping Center in Raleigh" for three years running.

Today visitors find an entire palette of mixed-use locales and natural gathering places-North Hills has successfully transformed itself into a shopping mecca that attracts visitors from across the region. Innovative smart growth and neo-urbanism principles have all worked together to create an integrated shopping experience that successfully improves the quality of life for everyone involved. And for those who call North Hills home, whether they are residents, businesses, neighbors or visitors, the change is an undeniably welcome one.