The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of updating the Renaissance Plan for the heart of Wake Forest. As the process continues, the Downtown Wake Forest Design Team will present preliminary recommendations for the Renaissance Plan Update on Tuesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Wake Forest Town Hall Board Chambers on Brooks Street.
Area residents are invited to attend the presentation, which will include recommendations for infrastructure, public space, development/redevelopment opportunities, parking, retail strategies, programming and management.
Originally adopted in 2004, the Renaissance Plan for the Heart of Wake Forest proposed a clear vision for the re-invigoration of the downtown area.
Encompassing approximately 220 acres, the Renaissance Area is generally bounded by the CSX rail line to the west, the NC 98 Bypass to the south, and the Historic and Central Business Districts to the north and the east. The area includes a mixture of retail, service, office, governmental, residential, and light industrial uses. A variety of undeveloped properties and vacant lots are also scattered throughout the planning area.
The Renaissance Plan seeks to provide policy and programmatic recommendations for the revitalization of and the encouragement of reinvestment into the historic downtown. The plan also proposes a number of realistic development opportunities specifically targeted throughout the heart of the Wake Forest community which are aimed at creating a more vibrant community to engage all who visit, work, and live in this special place.
To view/download the Renaissance Plan, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Renaissance Plan.” For more information, contact Planning Director Chip Russell at 919-435-9511 or crussell@wakeforestnc.gov.
