Our Promise Zone
We serve the Rock Quarry Road Corridor in Southeast Raleigh, a defined area bordered by New Bern Avenue, South State Street, Interstate 440, and Sunnybrook Road.
Located within a six–census tract Promise Zone, the corridor includes long-standing residential neighborhoods, small businesses, and community anchors clustered around Rock Quarry Road.
Named for Raleigh’s original 1800s rock quarry, which supplied stone for early landmarks, the area carries deep historical roots. Today, it is shaped by infrastructure investments aimed at improving transportation and connectivity.
The corridor has long been home to predominantly Black neighborhoods with strong cultural ties and multigenerational histories. It includes older housing alongside newer development and sits near key community institutions such as the Southeast Raleigh YMCA and local health providers.
A Place of Celebrated History
Rock Quarry Road was named for the stone quarry operations that once operated in the area. Beginning in the late 1800s, workers extracted stone used to build roads, rail lines, and infrastructure as Raleigh grew.
The corridor was later shaped by major transportation changes, including the construction of Interstate 440, which divided parts of Southeast Raleigh and altered development patterns.
Over time, the area became home to predominantly Black neighborhoods as segregation, housing policies, and urban renewal displaced families from other parts of the city. Churches, schools, and multigenerational homeowners built strong community networks along the corridor.
Today, the area reflects both its industrial roots and the resilience of the families who built community there. Current efforts focus on preserving generational wealth, preventing displacement, and supporting long-term stability.