Downtown Raleigh’s skyline will change dramatically in the next several years with the addition of new towers, particularly in the southern end. Are you excited?
UPDATE 10/08/2008:
First of the Edison updates:
UPDATE 07/20/2007:
He is an updated version of the future Raleigh Skyline rendering. It reflects a more current version of what we might see in 2008 and beyond.
Closer:
The current version of Raleigh (2006):
The future rendering of Raleigh:
A less cartoony look at the rendering:
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June 8th, 2008 at 11:31 am
The whole Plensa art idea was shot down for one reason: because they were afraid it would block the clear view from the capitol to memorial auditorium which the city had just gone through all the trouble to bring back after all 30 some odd years. There seemed to be a lack of communication there from the get go. We should have established some more specific guidelines for him. Im glad the city turned it down. The location I mentioned would be perfect for some sort of iconic, eye catching landmark that will tie the downtown area together.
June 8th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I like Matt K’s suggestion about a monument that honors our soldiers, given the military presence in our state. I am also happy that Plensa’s proposal was turned down. I would hate to see Fayetteville Street being blocked by a plaza that would do nothing more than be there. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the idea and I feel bad for the artist, who spent time and effort putting his idea together. I was not ecstatic about the location, though. Hopefully, our city leaders learned something from their wrong-doings and will not repeat the same mistake again. First create some clear guidelines and then ask for proposals…
Personally, I hope that the entire city would be considered for a series of monuments, not just downtown. There are many places that would benefit from becoming hosts of something like iconic structures and monuments.
June 9th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Since moving here in 2006, I’ve been struck that for a state capital of a pretty populous state Raleigh seems to have few monuments or other reminders that you are in a state capital. The culture here seems to value “the under-stated” which is refreshing in some ways, but seriously haven’t there been enough events in NC of national significance to be celebrated in monuments or other types of landmarks?? Kitty Hawk, civil rights movt. leaders, etc.? Anyone visited other state capitals and seem the types of things commemorated in those cities?
June 9th, 2008 at 11:34 am
To add to Dougs list: THe Lost Colony
I think that is very significant
June 9th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
What’s up at the Soleil site? Construction appears to have stopped. Money???
June 10th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Bob, they just finished with the foundation… I believe they are using different contractors for the latter and the rest of the building. If you search at the condo.com site you will see that there are less than half units left for sale, which tells me that they should be moving any time soon. That is based on what I know. Naturally, until we see the crane(s) it will be hard to believe that progress is made
June 10th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Any word on the Edison towers?
June 11th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Raleigh isn’t what I thought it was going to be. It’s slow paced, 0 downtown, & 20 yrs behind Charlotte in development & population. It’s 40yrs behind DC & Atlanta. If you love the state of NC but want a true big city feel, move to Charlotte. I am.
June 11th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Alston, I think your comment is in the wrong section. Should have been posted in the “Which city do you prefer” section. Anyway good riddance, Glad you found what you’re looking for. Personally there is no way I’d pick Charlotte over Raleigh.
June 11th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
If I wanted a big city, I wouldn’t move to Raleigh. I’d stay near Boston. But why on earth would I move to Charlotte?!
June 11th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Alston, why don’t you just go to NYC. There is no city in the state of North Carolina with a big city feel to it. Hell, there isn’t even one in the Southeast if you ask me.
Raleigh is exactly what I thought it was going to be. It’s slow paced, 0 downtown, & 20 yrs behind Charlotte in development & population. It’s 40yrs behind DC & Atlanta. Thank god for that. I hope Raleigh doesn’t make the same mistakes in development as these places over the next 50 years.
June 11th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Ah, the Edison towers… While I can’t wait for this project to get started, I get the feeling the project is going to be a major disappointment…
June 11th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Alston: I don’t know who you are and could care less, but you are clueless (20 years behind Charlotte, that is a joke – where do you get your stats?). One thing I will admit, I shouldn’t be responded to your your B.S.!
June 11th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Do I smell a dead rat? Something stinks here, and it’s not I. Not today, at least… Raleigh is a lot more than 40 years behind NYC – where I moved from – and Washington DC. This, however, is the way we like it. If you want the big city feel you won’t get it anywhere in this state, and it’s fine with us.
June 11th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Travis,
As for the Edison towers, I share the same feelings as far as it being a possible disappointment. I think the reason is that so many other projects have been stalled or scaled down because of the current state of the economy, not to mention the disappointment that was the RBC tower(for me). I just hope that these towers will be more vertical than horizontal (Progress and RBC) and possibly include a REAL spire. I just hope the renderings for the towers will come out soon and not disappoint.
Ernest,
I remember you mentioning before “what you’ve seen”, would you care to enlighten us.
June 12th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Guys, take a look at this
http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1105192.html
June 12th, 2008 at 7:40 am
I posted a link to the N&O story, but since the mods are out of town they may not release my post until later (they monitor the links, and for a good reason). Here is the story:
1. Two towers of 39 floors each (the new tallest for the Triangle).
2. Two towers of 29 floors each.
3. 500,000sf of office space.
4. Street level shops and restaurants.
5. Up to 560 hotel rooms and condominiums.
6. It will take 10 years to complete.
7. It will take up the entire block – the existing businesses will remain in the same block, but gradually move to new space.
If this sounds disappointing, then what can I say? We are getting two new tallest towers, with architecture that will outshine the rest of the buildings. Personally, I am optimistic, and I am glad to see that this project will take 10 years instead of a smaller project taking less… New plans will be submitted today.
Anybody cares we cannot dream big? We may not be like NYC, but we have the guts to try and improve the existing image of our city.
June 12th, 2008 at 8:47 am
The size and design of this block is definetly moving in the right direction (would like to see the taller towers at different hieghts, example: 44 and 41, why 39?, just push it over 40).
With that said, if it happens, very nice (they are going to have to do sonething with the top of the parkeing deck. If your in any of those building, no one wants to look down on a lot of cars (put a canopy, make the upper level a garden or mini-park, but get rid of the top level parking).
I like the concept, but 10 years? I have seen this before, give them this much time, the project will downsize or be cancelled. Now that this has been introduced, this MUST BE the minimum size of the project, if any changes, all (4) buildings need to get taller!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 12th, 2008 at 8:48 am
My interest is sparked again… Now if only some renderings could appear mysteriously…
June 12th, 2008 at 8:48 am
This is pretty big news, I hope it happens. Four towers in that small of space leaves me more optimistic that the towers will be tall and vertical rather than the latest horizontal trend downtown.