Glenwood South, Raleigh

Living & working in Glenwood South, Raleigh

Glenwood South is a high-density urban district in downtown Raleigh bounded by West Peace Street to the north, Hillsborough Street to the south, North West Street to the east, and Saint Mary's Street to the west. The area's housing stock predominantly consists of multi-family structures, including mid-rise and high-rise condominium complexes such as West at North, 222 Glenwood, and 510 Glenwood, along with multi-unit apartment buildings, the Glenwood Towers public housing complex, and modern townhomes like Noble Place on North Street. Glenwood Avenue serves as the primary commercial street, lined with retail storefronts, restaurants, and a high concentration of nightlife establishments. While the neighborhood contains Raleigh’s Smallest Park at 415 Hillsborough Street, its primary accessible green space is the adjacent 21.4-acre Fred Fletcher Park, which provides walking paths, sports courts, and a wetland water garden.

The local business ecosystem is driven primarily by hospitality, retail, and professional services, alongside technology and design firms. Remote workers and entrepreneurs are supported by local coworking spaces, such as WeWork One Glenwood, located in a 10-story glass tower at the southern end of the district, and Raleigh Founded on West North Street, in addition to nearby laptop-friendly spots like Press Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails on Hillsborough Street. Transit options connect the district directly to major regional employment hubs. Commuters can access GoRaleigh bus routes, including lines 4, 6, 8, 16, 100, and 105, as well as the GoRaleigh R-Line downtown circulator. Additionally, Raleigh Union Station sits within walking distance of the southern edge, providing Amtrak train connections like the Carolinian, Piedmont, and Floridian, while nearby highway access to U.S. Route 401 links drivers to the rest of the Raleigh-Durham region.