Raleigh’s Mixed-Use Push Near Campus | Durham News

Raleigh’s rezoning push near Ashe and Wakefield avenues could transform a quiet residential stretch into a walkable mixed-use hub—with coffee shops and bakeries replacing parking lots. Developers promise existing homes stay, but longtime neighbors are split: some cheer the convenience, others worry infrastructure can’t handle the rush. This corridor, already a transit and pedestrian bridge between NC State, Pullen Park, and downtown, is central to Raleigh’s growth vision. The proposal heads to the Planning Commission in October, with construction possibly starting by 2027—if city leaders can balance progress with neighborhood needs.

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