JOHN KANE CEO, Kane Realty Corporation
With so much progress around the city, it’s easy to see why Raleigh is
Some of Kane’s other neighborhood revitalization projects include the Warehouse District, Smoky Hollow, Park City South, and Downtown South.
beloved by tourists and residents alike. As the landscape grows and changes, so do the neighborhoods, which can mean only one thing — Revamped and revitalized districts. The man largely responsible for much of the city’s redevelopment is John Kane, CEO of Kane Realty Corporation. “We are place creators and believe in recycling existing areas and recreating them for tomorrow,” Kane said. Fink’s has a front-row seat to all things new at North Hills, A $2 billion to-date (with more to come) project that started in 2000. When complete, The North Hills Innovation District will be a mixed-use Raleigh neighborhood featuring 700,000 square feet of new office spaces, four new residential towers, a two-story food hall and event space, and 4 acres of natural space. The goal?
If the vision isn’t intriguing enough, Kane and his partners are making conscious efforts to create these stunning living environments through sustainable measures. While some buildings and structures aren’t being recycled, new materials are being ethically sourced. Inside, the use of energy-efficient lighting, appliances, and smart thermostats further advance the commitment to eco-friendly operations. John Kane and the vision he has for Raleigh is truly inspirational. At Fink’s, we love to serve John as a valued client. “I’ve known Marc Fink for 30 years; I think the world of the family,” John says. Stay tuned for NEW things to come at the Fink’s North Hills store and the company’s growth in the exciting years ahead.
To combine working, shopping, living, and entertainment spaces for a one-stop-shop community lifestyle.
LEFT: A statue of Sir Walter Raleigh carrying a banjo at the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina. BELOW: The Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, NC
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