Mannequins by dtraleigh, on Flickr
Weekend Exposure: The Creamery
The Creamery by dtraleigh, on Flickr
Raleigh’s First Law School Opens Up
Campbell Law School started classes yesterday in their new building on Hillsborough Street. The renovations that have been taking place for over a year were mostly on the interior of the building. There is well-placed signage on each side of the building making it hard to miss. This is a unique addition to downtown and we’ll see lots of benefits in having the school located here. Raleigh is now NOT the largest capital city to not have a law school!
The parking lot across the street is now being used and the city definitely did not pretty up this lot. I’m not complaining though, the lot looks very temporary with gravel, wooden barriers, and moveable concrete curbs. Wires were probably not run under the ground too seeing as they are solar powered. If a developer was interested in this lot, the city could clear out on the cheap.
Weekend Exposure: Reliable Edifice
Reliable Edifice by dtraleigh, on Flickr
.biz – State Bar plans new headquarters | newsobserver.com blogs
The N.C. State Bar is poised to build a four-story, $14 million headquarters in downtown Raleigh.
The state agency, which regulates the legal profession, has secured a site at the corner of Blount and Edenton streets for a new 60,000-square-foot building that it expects to begin constructing next year. Target date for occupying the building is the first half of 2012, said Tom Lunsford, executive director.
via .biz – State Bar plans new headquarters | newsobserver.com blogs.
Candidate Forum Videos
I attended the Raleigh City Council candidate forum last night and decided to be a citizen and not a blogger. Transit dominated the questions from the audience and I believe it will continue to be that way from here on out. MyNC has some videos as well as some other information about the candidates posted here.
Need to know what district you are in? Go here for all the right information.
Opening statements from Russ Stephenson (At-Large), and Lee Sartain (At-Large), and closing statements from Nancy McFarlane. (District A) Video link
Opening statements from Rodger Koopman (District B), John Odom (District B), and James West. (District C) Video link
Opening statements from Ted Van Dyk (District D), Thomas Crowder (District D), and Bonner Gaylord. (District E) Video link
Source: MyNC – Raleigh Council Candidates Square Off
The Rise of RBC Plaza Through Time
One year and a few weeks ago from now, the crown of RBC Plaza was lit up. There was good discussion on the blog that day so jump back in time and re-live it. Digging through my photo archives, I found lots of pictures of the tower under construction. Here is a small collection showing the tower grow from nothing to 500+ feet high.
View of the construction site from Fayetteville Street on October 19th, 2006.
The tall red crane is being put together on January 20, 2007.
The lower floors for parking are under construction on June 26th, 2007.
The building starts to make a dent in the skyline, showing its blue glass on December 12th, 2007.
RBC Plaza has now topped out and more glass follows its way to the top on April 12th, 2008.
The crown is being put together on April 27th, 2008.
RBC Plaza now towers at the top of the Raleigh skyline.
Council adopts new vision for city’s growth – Local & State – News & Observer
The City Council voted unanimously today to adopt a new long-term planning document that will shape future development in Raleigh for the next two decades.
The vote means that the document, called the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, will officially go into effect Nov 1.
via Council adopts new vision for city’s growth – Local & State – News & Observer.