Archive for 2008
Back From Vacation
After eight days and 2500+ miles driven, I’m finally back in Raleigh and it is great to be home. I have no content right now as I am getting back into the swing of things but do have some ideas for discussion.
If you want to see what happened in 2008, check the archives, but for [...]
Pic of the Week
View from the Boylan Bridge Brewpub patio. Best view in town, I think. Click for bigger version.
Cleaning up Bloomsbury Estates
The finishing touches to the building are being put up and the area around it is finally coming together. The sidewalk is being poured and the brick parking lot is being laid out. Just from walking around, the set back building reminds me of Park Deveraux, with an area for bushes and trees with a [...]
Pic of the Week
It looks like Jibarra should be opening really soon. The construction is over, the tables are set, and the only things missing are drinks behind the bar.
Downtown Raleigh Circulator Analyzed
A great addition is possibly coming to downtown next month. The city is proposing a free downtown circulator (finally!) and has more details on their website here, with a .pdf map of the route here.
Let’s geek out a little and break down the route to see how much nicer travel within downtown will be. This [...]
RalCon on the Radio
I was invited to be on ‘The State of Things’ on WUNC radio to talk about the comprehensive plan today. Listen in to me and the N&O’s David Bracken.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Run time: 11:10
Link to the show on WUNC
Pic of the Week
Bloomsbury Estates with the lights on at night.
Transit And Downtown A Big Topic In The Comprehensive Plan
I’m slowly reading through some of the plan but the quick guides are keeping me busy for now. They help get the idea across pretty easily so I would start with those first. Downtown Raleigh is heavily involved in the document and if all goes according to plan downtown will grow larger and become the [...]
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