Research Triangle Park's past, present and future

What this episode covers

0:01:00 The future of Research Triangle Park The growing popularity of remote work is one challenge. Cuts to federal research funding is another.  But those are only two threats to the future of Research Triangle Park, the flagship business park that helped inspire the region’s “Research Triangle” name over the last half century.  Leoneda Inge speaks with a reporter who’s keeping track of RTP’s planned changes, and whether they will come to pass. Kayli Thompson, Senior Reporter at the Triangle Business Journal and author of the recent article, “RTP at a Crossroads.” 0:13:00 Two men who designed RTP on how it all came together A new exhibit at the Museum of Durham History tells the story of Research Triangle Park, in some ways the heart of the Research Triangle. Leoneda Inge speaks with two men who helped plan the project. John Atkins III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of O’Brien/Atkins Associates, a multidisciplinary design services firm he co-founded in 1975 Robert Teer Jr., real estate planner and developer, and a lifelong resident of Durham. He’s served on the NC Turnpike Authority Board since 2003. 0:33:00 Research Triangle Park today  How leaders at RTP are trying to be more than just a business park. Leoneda Inge speaks with two leaders involved in planning, and programming to make that happen. Including Boxyard RTP, a plaza with restaurants and small businesses on the campus. Travis Crayton, Vice President of Planning and Public Policy Research Triangle Park Kelly Propst, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Research Triangle Park This episode of Due South first aired in February.