I heard about the announcement of The Oakline at the 2026 State of Downtown Raleigh meeting that took place in August. It’s quite a concept, and that’s got me pretty excited. The idea is to build a bridge alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard that creates a pedestrian and bicycle-only connection from the southern end of downtown to Dix Park. Now sure, you can walk from a variety of points in downtown to Dix Park today but there’s nothing special about it. While direction apps may say it’s only a 15-20 minute walk, I guarantee you it’ll feel longer in our warmer months. This is why a thoughtfully designed trail, embedded in and around our urban fabric, has the potential to make The Oakline a destination in and of itself.

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