{"id":364,"date":"2012-03-27T07:48:07","date_gmt":"2012-03-27T11:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighdla\/\/?p=364"},"modified":"2018-04-27T15:14:35","modified_gmt":"2018-04-27T19:14:35","slug":"enjoyed-the-raleigh-home-tour-in-past-years-now-its-expanded-into-the-downtown-living-tour-volunteer-and-tour-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighdla\/city-government\/enjoyed-the-raleigh-home-tour-in-past-years-now-its-expanded-into-the-downtown-living-tour-volunteer-and-tour-for-free","title":{"rendered":"Enjoyed the Raleigh Home Tour in past years?  Now it\u2019s expanded into the Downtown Living Tour.  Volunteer and tour for free!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Downtown Living Tour will include homes, as well as unique urban shops and restaurants offering a discount to attendees.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighdla\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/HomeTourLogo.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[364]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-366 alignleft\" title=\"HomeTourLogo\" src=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighdla\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/HomeTourLogo-300x94.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>As in the previous eight years since the tour began, ticket holders can visit a variety of homes ranging from multi-tenant buildings to single family houses. But this year\u2019s home tour is expanding beyond downtown dwellings to focus on the experience and benefits of urban living.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Downtown Raleigh continues to attract a diverse set of residents, who are seeking the benefits of a more urban lifestyle.\u00a0 From innovative young professionals looking to more naturally collaborate and build social networks to empty nesters ready to simplify their lives and enjoy a more walkable and healthy lifestyle, downtown Raleigh is now more attractive than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Ticket holders will get to better appreciate all that is for offer by touring a medley of independently-owned restaurants, unique retail shops and services offering discounts to attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Walk, or take the free bus or shuttle.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Tour is self-guided and designed to be a walking tour, but it also easy to use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godowntownraleigh.com\/get-around\/r-line\">free R-Line<\/a> or hop on a golf cart shuttle, which will follow designated routes to several tour stops.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets will be available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godowntownraleigh.com\/downtownraleighhometour\/tickets.html\">online beginning April 9th<\/a> for $10, but you can still join in for $15 on the day of event.\u00a0 Want more details so you can target the homes and businesses that you\u2019ve been wanting to explore?\u00a0 Check out this website for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godowntownraleigh.com\/downtownraleighhometour\/index.htm\">more details about the event, check-in and parking.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Go on the Living Tour for FREE!\u00a0 Be a volunteer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.godowntownraleigh.com\/\">Downtown Raleigh Alliance<\/a> is looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to be Greeters, Hosts, and Information Guides during the event.<\/p>\n<p>Perks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free pass to the Tour (to be used before or after shift)<\/li>\n<li>Free lunch and snacks<\/li>\n<li>Free t-shirt<\/li>\n<li>Invitation for you and one guest to the After Party at Spy Raleigh (immediately following the event, 5 pm-8 pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Over 140 volunteers are needed to support the Tour operations. Registration deadline is April 30th!<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godowntownraleigh.com\/downtownraleighhometour\/volunteer.htm\">Details on the various volunteer jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.godowntownraleigh.com\/_files\/docs\/volunteer-commitment-form-2012-1.doc\">Volunteer sign up sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a chance to support downtown and have fun too.\u00a0 It\u2019s always a great day to meet new people, consider where your next move might be, or even rediscover how much you love the place where you already live.<\/p>\n<p>See you then!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Downtown Living Tour will include homes, as well as unique urban shops and restaurants offering a discount to attendees. As in the previous eight years since the tour began, ticket holders can visit a variety of homes ranging from multi-tenant buildings to single family houses. 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