CARY, N.C. (April 25, 2025) – Horseshoe at Hub RTP, a mixed-use project from Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina (RTF) and White Point, was recognized as “Best Development Project” in the 26th Annual Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) Champion Awards. The Best Development Project award recognizes an office, retail, multi-family, hotel, or mixed-use property that demonstrates excellence in functionality, aesthetics and relationship with its surroundings. On April 24, RTF and White Point joined fellow honorees at an awards ceremony at the Embassy Suites in Cary to celebrate leaders in the Raleigh-Durham commercial real estate community.
“We are thrilled for Horseshoe to receive such esteemed recognition from this impactful organization,” says Erik Johnson, founder of White Point. “Thank you to TCREW for the honor and congratulations to both the winners and nominees of this year’s Champion Awards.”
TCREW compiles nominations annually for the Champion Awards, receiving submissions from successful real estate projects and professionals throughout the Triangle area and selects winners who are honored at the Awards Ceremony.
As the gathering point of Hub RTP, Horseshoe is a downtown destination for Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the surrounding community. The development was completed in late 2024 and features a trio of buildings surrounding a central courtyard ideal for recreation, community events, and relaxing.
James Beard Award semifinalists Preeti Waas and Christopher Prieto are among the chefs bringing their globally-inspired food and drink concepts to Horseshoe at Hub RTP. Waas’ Nanny Goat boutique bodega and a second Cheeni location open this spring. Prieto’s Prime STQ is slated to open this fall. Di Fara Pizza Tavern and Drift Coffee & Kitchen are also joining the community and expected to open later this year. Genesys, a global software company, is relocating its Durham office to Horseshoe at Hub RTP this fall.
“Each day, I’m grateful for the opportunity to help shape spaces that connect and uplift our community,” said Caroyln Coia, vice president of real estate, RTF. “Working to bring Horseshoe to life has been a deeply rewarding experience and marks an exciting step in RTP’s continued evolution. It’s an honor to be nominated for this prestigious award alongside such an inspiring group of leaders.”
In addition to Horseshoe’s recognition by TCREW, RTF CEO and President Scott Levitan was nominated for this year’s Impact Award, and Vice President of Real Estate Carolyn Coia was nominated for the CREW Excellence Award.
Leasing is underway on the remaining Horseshoe retail and office spaces. Prospective tenants may visit horseshoeatthehub.com for leasing information. To be the first to know about Horseshoe’s retail openings and forthcoming tenant announcements, follow @horseshoertp on Instagram.
About Horseshoe at Hub RTP
Horseshoe at Hub RTP is the central gathering place within Hub RTP offering office, restaurant and retail experiences within a trio of buildings totaling 157,500 square feet and wrapped around a central, outdoor courtyard. Horseshoe is built with wellness and recreation in mind, offering pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to the existing RTP trail system. Tenants and visitors will enjoy 16 acres of greenspace with streamside trails and boardwalks, including Horseshoe’s splash fountain and event lawn. Conveniently located at the center of Research Triangle Park (RTP) between Highway 54 and I-40 directly off the Davis Drive exit, Horseshoe is easily accessible from anywhere in the Triangle. To learn more about Horseshoe at Hub RTP, including leasing opportunities, visit https://horseshoeatthehub.com.
About Hub RTP
Hub RTP is the new, vibrant downtown district of Research Triangle Park (RTP), North America’s largest research park. At full build out, Hub RTP will feature up to one million square feet of office and lab space, 279 hotel rooms, 1,200 multifamily residential units, and 50K square feet of restaurant and retail space, all designed to bring people together to work, play and stay in RTP. An impressive 16 acres of parks and greenspace includes the award-winning and eco-friendly Burdens Creek, which connects more than 20 miles of trails in RTP. Centrally located in the heart of the Triangle region, the 100-acre district includes Horseshoe at Hub RTP, the mixed-use town square of the development, Frontier RTP, an innovative startup community, and Boxyard RTP, a unique food, retail and entertainment destination. To learn more about Hub RTP and current leasing opportunities, visit https://hub.rtp.org.
About White Point
White Point is a real estate investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and development of mixed-use, office, retail, and multifamily properties across the Southeastern U.S. The Charlotte, NC-based firm utilizes local market knowledge, an extensive network and entrepreneurial approach to pinpoint unique investment opportunities and in-house expertise to execute across multiple asset classes. Since inception in 2014, White Point has invested in over $1.1 billion of real estate assets, receiving numerous design and historic preservation awards. For more information, visit https://whitepointpartners.com and follow @whitepointpartners on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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