Comments on: A Clean Slate on Hillsborough Street

By: DPK

DPK — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:26:36 +0000

I agree with Ernest that I’d love a big high-rise tower on this site. Also that it should be a transitional tower as it’s sort of in the middle of downtown proper and would serve as a “step” up from Glenwood to the high rise district of Fayetteville Street.

By: Ernest

Ernest — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:19:49 +0000

I agree. As long as they don’t waste this lot on a small structure. I think that they could place a tower, with a nice transition. The Southern half could be a 15-20 story component with rental units, while the Northern section may include a good mix of hotel space, offices and residential condos, in a 30-35 story component… It should be feasible. Most certainly, I want to see retail, 1-2 eateries and some entertainment destinations.

By: RaleighRob

RaleighRob — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:46:51 +0000

With the new law school next door, this place is just itching to be apartments, IMO.

By: Ernest

Ernest — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:31:40 +0000

Aaron, Nash Square is just a block away. It would make little sense to put a park there. Besides, DT Raleigh is where good, dense urban development has to happen. With Pullen Park, Dorothea Dix Campus and 3 squares (including the one where the Capitol Bldg is) within close proximity, open spaces and parks will be a tough sell, IMO.

Now, you DID say temporary, and this may be a good idea, but I am afraid the city will try to find a way to recover some of the losses, particularly after we lost a building and now have to pay for leases to place city employees in other locations. As a temporary measure, a little park would be nice, but if the city can either lease the lot to a private entity, or rent spaces, some profits will come its way. I would not mind see a little park there, temporarily.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:26:26 +0000

Why not put in a temporary park. Something green in a concrete jungle.