Specific detailed information on project status or scheduling should be obtained from the contact person specified for each project.
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on the image to see a larger image of the location of public projects
in downtown Raleigh.
See the City of Raleigh Planning Department web site.
The City is undertaking the construction of a new 500,000 square foot convention center to replace the existing 1970's -era center.
Construction underway. Opening mid-2008.
Contact: Jayne Kirkpatrick, City Public Affairs Director
Fayetteville Street Renaissance
Re-design and streetscape construction on Fayetteville Street. This project will result in the re-oepening of at least 3 blocks of the Fayetteville Street Mall to traffic. Current project will study the conversion of Hargett and Martin Streets to two-way traffic.
Phase 1 Complete. Phase 2 in design
Contact: Dean Fox, City Engineer's Office
In conjunction with the Fayetteville Street re-design, Wake County is renovating and redesigning the public space in front of the Courthouse.
Complete.
Contact: Glen Blackley @ 856.5730
New courthouse planned to supplement existing courthouse. New facility planned for block between Salisbury and McDowell St. Anticipated 2009.
Contact: Phil Stout @ 856.5730
The Green Square
Major
research addition to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. 700 space parking
deck.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and State Employees Credit
union
$98 Million proposal
Approved by General Assembly - in design
County Mixed-Use Parking Deck
Wake County has partnered with Empire Properties to develop a public parking deck at McDowell and Davie Streets with 100,000 square feet of office space wrapping the deck. In design.
Contact: Phil Stout @ 856.5730
One Exchange Plaza
City purchase of downtown office tower - renovation and expansion of City offices and private offices. "The Mint" restaurant to open 2007.
Occupied.
Contact: Julian Prosser, City Administrative Services Director
Glenwood South Streetscapes
Sidewalks,
lighting, undergrounding of utility lines, tree planting
$1.4 Million budgeted
Project Completed.
State Government Center Master Plan Update
Partially in response to the Blount Street project, which will displace several hundred parking spaces and about 250 state employees, the State of NC is embarking on a revision and update to its State Government Complex Master Plan.
Ongoing
Contact Joe Henderson, State Property Office
Downtown West Gateway Redevelopment Plan
Property acquisition and redevelopment plan for blighted area near TTA downtown rail station in western portion of downtown area.
Plan approved fall 2004
Contact: Martin Stankus, City Planning Department
Triangle Transit Authority Regional Rail Stations
Two
stations to be constructed in downtown Raleigh.
$50,000 set aside for public art at each station.
Construction to begin on stations in 2005/2006. Rail service to begin late 2007 /early 2008
Government Center station site plan approved October 2004
Contact: Martin Stankus, City Planning Department
Transit Station Area Planning - City of Raleigh
City has hired Clarion Associates to manage planning process for area near transit station, will identify regulatory changes to increase development intensity around each station. Process underway Oct. 2003.
Contact: Martin Stankus, City Planning Department
Intermodal Center
Plan to create a multi-functional transit center around the TTA regional rail station that will provide facilities for Interstate High Speed Rail, Amtrak, local bus service, inter-city bus service, taxis
Engineering studies to be underway 2004.
Contact: Martin Stankus, City Planning Department
Clarence Lightner Public Safety Center
City of Raleigh plan to create new headquarters facility for Police and Fire Departments. Seeking site in downtown east. $1.4 Million has been appropriated for land acquisition
Contact: Julian Prosser, City Administrative Services Director
New Local Historic Districts Study
Studies are underway by Raleigh Historic Districts Commission to consider designation of new local historic districts to allow use of tax credits in renovating properties. Considering downtown east location, Depot district, other sites on Fayetteville Street.
Contact: Dan Becker, Ex. Director, Raleigh Historic Districts Commission
Parks Improvements
City has budgeted $2.25 Million for renovations and expansions of Halifax Center and Chavis Park facilities - part of bond package approved October 2003.
Contact: Dick Bailey, City Parks and Recreation Department