New Projects
Filling Empty Spaces The BEST Way Possible
A fun scavenger-hunt style post series I have are a few that talk about empty storefronts in downtown that should be filled with businesses. The latest was written back in May 2011 and I don’t think it’s been long enough for an update. Click on the link to visit that conversation and previous years: 2011 [...]
Pic of the Week
The Walk Raleigh project is brought to you by the good folks at CityFabric. Their latest tweet is interesting, with an equivalent Facebook post mentioning more permanent signs. Incredibly positive response to our signs! We have a meeting with the city in a month! #walk #raleigh #community #health #interaction January 23, 2012 4:28 pm via [...]
Participate In The EV Station Mapping Project, Make Volts and Leafs Happy
Electric vehicles (EV) are SO hot right now and believe it or not, Raleigh is making room for what could be the future technology of personal automobiles. While I do not own an EV, not yet anyway, I’ve taken a great interest in this alternative form of “car fuel” and have been watching the city [...]
Solar Projects In and Around Downtown
Examples of sustainability in Raleigh are becoming easier and easier to spot these days. In a city filled with different government bodies, solar projects, hybrid cars, and rain collection systems are just a few examples of the things that all the government players in Raleigh have or will have in the coming years. The city, [...]
Electric Vehicle Chargers A Plenty
Downtown’s green and sustainability cred is certainly rising these days. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are being installed into the newest parking deck on Edenton Street. As of this weekend, six, five shown in the picture above, stations are installed on the ground floor of the deck and wiring is run for more. There is [...]
Video of the Week
Watch a video of Raleigh City Farm from Laurel Varnado on Vimeo. We envision a small central farm located in downtown Raleigh that grows and markets food in the city. Core operations are self-sufficient, sustained by revenue from sales to Raleigh residents and restaurants. We are part of a sustainable food system that provides competitively [...]
EV Charging Stations and Mapping The Rollout Across Raleigh
Last week, the city unveiled two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in downtown Raleigh. The stations are sitting at the angled parking spaces along Nash Square on Hargett Street. Read more about it here. It is important to also note that two months ago, an electric charging station was installed at the Joyner Visitor Center [...]
Arena Alternatives For Downtown
Isn’t talking about an arena in downtown thrilling? Mayor Charles Meeker seems to be pushing it but the Triangle Business Journal’s poll indicates that many readers are not in favor of it. I welcome the sports arena much closer to downtown but only when it makes sense. I feel it is too early to start [...]
