East Campus Building Removal & Stabilization 

In 2015 City of Raleigh purchased the Dix Park property, which included 1.2 million square feet of buildings. Following the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ relocation to a new headquarters in late 2025, the City is beginning targeted demolition, stabilization, and environmental cleanup of buildings on the east side of campus.

Stabilization work extends the life of aging buildings and prepares structures for adaptive reuse. Strategically removing surplus buildings and adjacent pavement, creates more greenspace in the park. Buildings contain documented hazardous materials such as lead and asbestos. These materials are carefully removed to ensure safety for workers, visitors, and the surrounding environment. The project includes: 

• Abatement of all structures
• Stabilization of 18 buildings
• Demolition of 24 buildings

This project sets the groundwork for future park development projects by ensuring that structures are safe and the site is ready for future planning, public investment, and community use.

For decades, much of the Dix Park site has been covered by buildings, roads, and parking lots. The Master Plan calls for returning large portions of this land to nature and public use. 

Through the comprehensive Building and Site Analysis it was identified which buildings can be adaptively reused and which should be removed. The recommendation: 

• Remove 57 of the 88 former hospital campus buildings 
• Reduce paved surfaces by 58% 
• Reclaim over 80 acres of land for park use  
• Preserve buildings in the historic core for park supportive reuse 

Phase One includes project design, hazardous materials testing and assessment, permitting, and cost proposal for construction.

Phase Two includes abatement, demolition, and stabilization activities.