Development projects in North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh: neighborhoods, price, light-rail)
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Absolutely. It's a short heigh limit at like 30 floors or so Dowtown. I think a few months ago the North Hills area was reasoned for up to 40 floors and just recently a street in downtown was rezoned for up to 40 floors. But if I understand correctly, only a couple parcels would really be suitable for a taller building. But also a zoning law that was favorable to a lower density (compared to Highrise development) was put into place.
Though, someone from Raleigh would have to expand or even correct me if I'm wrong.
Wow...I can't believe that I never knew about that. It's nice to learn new things.
Absolutely. It's a short heigh limit at like 30 floors or so Dowtown. I think a few months ago the North Hills area was reasoned for up to 40 floors and just recently a street in downtown was rezoned for up to 40 floors. But if I understand correctly, only a couple parcels would really be suitable for a taller building. But also a zoning law that was favorable to a lower density (compared to Highrise development) was put into place.
Though, someone from Raleigh would have to expand or even correct me if I'm wrong.
From my understanding, the intention of the so called height limit is to put in place a zoned code that will make conforming projects to the code easier to move through the city's processes for approval. Projects in excess of the established height limits in zones are still possible but require a more rigorous process for approval.
From everything that I've read about the issue, this is how I understand it to be.
From my understanding, the intention of the so called height limit is to put in place a zoned code that will make conforming projects to the code easier to move through the city's processes for approval. Projects in excess of the established height limits in zones are still possible but require a more rigorous process for approval.
From everything that I've read about the issue, this is how I understand it to be.
That's my understanding also. The new rules don't prohibit buildings over 40. Any proposal over 40 stories would face extra scrutiny in the zoning approval process. At least that's my understanding,I could be wrong. Either way,when we get a couple of 40 story towers up. Then maybe we can discuss going higher. Until then it's not a big deal to me. Raleigh's claim to fame will never be it's tall building or skyline IMO.
I just heard a rumor from a VERY good source. That Mr Kane is trying to bring an Atlantic League Baseball team Downtown Raleigh. According to the Atlantic League website they are the highest level of Baseball besides MLB. It also stated that the league is planning an expansion of 4 teams. If this turns out to be true it would be cool. I am a bit concerned about what would happen to the Mudcats though. Not too concerned about the Bulls. They will always have a following in the Triangle. Either way,just a rumor at this point.
Final leg of I-485 to open 1 p.m. Friday June 5, 2015
The N.C Department of Transportation will open the final section of Interstate 485 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday.
The 5.7-mile segment will connect N.C. 115 and I-85 and complete the 67-mile circle around Charlotte. The highway’s first section opened in 1990.
The ceremony, hosted by the DOT, the Charlotte Chamber and University City Partners, will happen at the I-85 and I-485 Turbine Interchange near Mallard Creek Road.
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