Law Enforcement Center Rendering Available
The proposed $226 million Clarence Lightner Public Safety Center will be the new 17-story home for the Raleigh Police Department, Raleigh Fire Department, and the Wake County Emergency Operations Center. Plans call for the current Police HQ to be razed. (map it)
A rendering is now available at WRAL’s site, and it shows the view from Martin and McDowell Streets, looking north. The rendering does not include the nearby planned Reynolds tower, but does sit nicely. There seem to be several different facade styles, using mostly dark glass, which is a welcome change to downtown Raleigh. Further information will be needed, however, to see what experience this building brings to pedestrians. The building currently sits in a brutal alley of faceless walls and pedestrian boredom.
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February 19th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
This initial rendering is a great step to the right direction, I think. Can’t wait to see the final, more polished version. At 15-16 stories (remember, no 13th floor will be present)and a 3-story “fin”, plus taking the LEED standards in consideration, this building will be visible in the skyline from most angles, and will be possibly equivalent to something around 19-20 floors. Not bad, considering it is a local government building.