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Pic of the Week
What Happens in Raleigh…. (via dtraleigh)
Pic(s) of The Week [UPDATE: 3-9-09]
If you want to know where to spot them, go here. If not, happy hunting!
So far these are the only two fallout shelter signs I have seen downtown. If anyone knows of more, comment and I’ll add them.
[UPDATE: 3-26-08]
It looks like one of your fellow readers has spotted another sign. The location map has been updated. Thanks Jake!
[UPDATE: 3-9-09]
It has been almost a year later since the last update. Anyway, I wanted to add another sign that I found. This one being at the NC State Archives.
First Warm Weekend of The Year
The weather this weekend was great and if you were downtown at all, you would have seen much more activity then usual. Outdoor seating kicks some serious butt on weekends like these. What is your favorite outdoor spot in downtown? Whether it is for drinks, food, play, anything.
“The City of Raleigh Information Technology Department has issued a request-for-proposals for the…”
“The City of Raleigh Information Technology Department has issued a request-for-proposals for the design and installation of a WiFi network in Downtown Raleigh. The goal of the project is to offer free, outdoor public WiFi access in the downtown area bordered by South Street, West Street, Morgan Street, and Person Street.”
– City of Raleigh | City Initiates Effort To Bring Free Wi-Fi Network To Downtown
New Stuff For Your Weekend
A couple new places have opened up in downtown Raleigh recently and they deserve your attention, especially for the BeerCons out there. Think of them when you are out this weekend.
Boylan Bridge Brewpub
Microbrew beer and bar food. The “bridgepub” (I think this is the term that is catching on) wins the award for ‘best view of the city with drink in hand’. Enjoy the patio on this warm weekend.
201 South Boylan Ave.
Remedy Diner
Inexpensive eats with a little character. Perfect for a late night snack.
137 East Hargett St.
European Espresso & Wine Café
Wine and light foods in a relaxed atmosphere. The flight on First Friday is the way to go.
222 Glenwood Ave.
Local beer and regional cocktails.
213 Fayetteville St.
The ‘Bridgepub’
Tending at Remedy
Tending at Remedy (via dtraleigh)
Tending at Remedy (via dtraleigh)
Downtown Raleigh Wayfinding
If you have been lurking around Hargett or Wilmington St. recently, you may have noticed some holes in the sidewalks. I’ve started to notice more and more of these wood covered holes at the intersection of Fayetteville and Hargett, Wilmington St. near the museums, and near the Moore Square parking deck. At first I thought these were the parking meters that we have discussed before but that would be too quick a move on the city’s part. It finally hit me though and these holes have to be the locations for the new downtown signage that will go up soon.
The signage was approved last year and the city’s website has all the info. Looking at the pdf files confirms that these holes will have new signs to help people get around downtown Raleigh. Here are some key links for those that want more info.
- Sign design drawings
- Signage locations map
- Signage messages
Three holes at Fayetteville/Hargett St.
On Hargett St. across from the bus station.
Public Meeting on Transit in Wake County
This Thursday, March 5 at 6:30-7:30 pm, there will be a public meeting showing the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s transit proposal through 2035. The meeting is at city hall, which is at 222 W. Hargett St. for the clueless.
Click here to view the entire CAMPO plan (pdf) or visit CAMPO’s website.
To sum up the plan, the proposal will involve:
- Doubling of bus service throughout the county, including express service to several towns beyond Raleigh.
- Light rail from NW Cary through West Raleigh, NCSU, downtown Raleigh and up to Triangle Town Center
For those freaking out over the snow in the area, remember that light rail can still get you around if Raleigh reaches gridlock status.