2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, April 2024

Downtown Raleigh

Achieving Vibrancy through Density

Action DT 1.9 Completed 2014

To support initiatives, such as a vibrant urban retail environment, high quality transit, and the development of new recreational and cultural venues, dense development downtown is desirable. Like the citywide growth policies that focus on infill development within centers and corridors, high-density, mixed-use development will help to foster a downtown that is accessible by transit, supports a mix of incomes, ages and cultures, and has an vibrant street life and cultural scene.

Action DT 1.10 Completed 2013

Action DT 1.11 Completed 2013

Policy DT 1.16 High Density Development

Highest density development should occur along the axial streets (Hillsborough Street, Fayetteville Street and New Bern Avenue), major streets (as identified by the Street plan), surrounding the squares, and within close proximity to planned transit stations.

Policy DT 1.17 High Density Public Realm Amenities

High-density developments downtown should include public realm amenities, such as publicly accessible open space, public art or space dedicated for public art, seating areas, performance spaces, and water features that complement the building and its nearby uses.

Policy DT 1.18 Auto-oriented Businesses

Development, building types, and building features with an automobile orientation, such as drive-throughs, should not be developed in downtown.

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