A well-known stretch of Western Boulevard just off North Carolina State University’s campus may be on the verge of a serious growth spurt. City planning paperwork flags a parcel that developers want rezoned to allow buildings up to seven stories, a scale that would dramatically shift the low-rise feel of the block. The strip has long been anchored by Amedeo’s, a 63-year-old Italian spot that has built its reputation as a Wolfpack hangout.
Interest in the site surfaced publicly in March when the Triangle Business Journal reported on a zoning notice and the possibility of taller, mixed-use buildings landing along Western Boulevard.
What the Rezoning Notice Shows
According to city documents, a neighborhood meeting took place Feb. 4, 2026, to discuss a rezoning request for 3911 Western Boulevard. The notice states that the property is currently zoned NX-3 and that the applicant is seeking NX-7, with Neighborhood Mixed Use, Transit, and Special Residential Parking overlays. The packet lists the parcel’s PIN and identifies Collier R. Marsh of Parker Poe as the attorney handling the request, with Raleigh planner Matthew McGregor named as the city contact for questions (City of Raleigh).
Amedeo’s and the Block
Amedeo’s dates back to 1963 and promotes itself with the tagline “Friends, Food & Football since 1963.” The restaurant lists its address as 3905 Western Boulevard and has long served as a gathering spot for NC State students and alumni. Its deep roots on the corridor help explain why any talk of rezoning nearby tends to draw a close watch from neighborhood residents and the campus community (Amedeo’s).
How It Fits Into Raleigh’s Planning Map
The city’s rezoning docket identifies the case as Z-07-26 for 3911 Western Boulevard, placing it among the active files the planning department is monitoring as Raleigh looks at where to add housing and mixed-use density close to transit and NC State. The City of Raleigh rezoning cases page lists Z-07-26 among current submissions and associated neighborhood meetings.
Neighborhood meetings are required before a rezoning application can be formally submitted. If an application is filed, the request will move through staff review, a Planning Commission hearing, and potentially a City Council vote, according to the meeting materials. The notice also provides phone and email contacts for both the attorney representing the proposal and city planning staff for neighbors seeking more details (City of Raleigh)…