http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/04/16/z-19-08-plan-brings-mixed-use-to-east-downtown/ The Latest in Retail, Entertainment, and Development in Raleigh Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:21:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/04/16/z-19-08-plan-brings-mixed-use-to-east-downtown/#comment-753 Ron T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:39:27 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/04/16/z-19-08-plan-brings-mixed-use-to-east-downtown/#comment-753 I agree with Ernest that this will push the Moore Square area along. I'm mixed on the height, I think just a couple more floors would help bring more people downtown, but not be out of character with the neighborhood. The design is not very inspirational or interesting - is that a smaller Dawson cake top look? But, after visiting Atlanta and seeing a series of missed opportunities in Midtown and Buckhead, I am thrilled to see the continuation of first floor retail downtown. I think that ultimately will be what makes Raleigh's downtown great. I am already finding myself walking more often downtown. I agree with Ernest that this will push the Moore Square area along. I’m mixed on the height, I think just a couple more floors would help bring more people downtown, but not be out of character with the neighborhood. The design is not very inspirational or interesting - is that a smaller Dawson cake top look? But, after visiting Atlanta and seeing a series of missed opportunities in Midtown and Buckhead, I am thrilled to see the continuation of first floor retail downtown. I think that ultimately will be what makes Raleigh’s downtown great. I am already finding myself walking more often downtown.

]]> http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/04/16/z-19-08-plan-brings-mixed-use-to-east-downtown/#comment-751 Ernest Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:04:45 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/04/16/z-19-08-plan-brings-mixed-use-to-east-downtown/#comment-751 This project has the potential to create momentum for the Moore Square area. Too bad it cannot be bigger and taller - at least 6 floors - but even as is it opens up a window of opportunity for other similar visions in that area. This project has the potential to create momentum for the Moore Square area. Too bad it cannot be bigger and taller - at least 6 floors - but even as is it opens up a window of opportunity for other similar visions in that area.

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