Maybe I’m just the lucky one 
I have an idea for Transfer.
They should separate the seating arrangements with small partition walls or bookcases a la Bhavana to create a cozier dining experience. It’s a really cool space, but a bit too voluminous for dinner chatter. The space communicates more of an emphasis on drinking/partying than eating/dining to me, so I often don’t think about it for dinner.
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I don’t think that it all has to do with parking. MSFH has many more residents and business within walking distance. While Transfer is clearly sitting within a walkable neighborhood, to its east is low density, while MSFH is sitting within a much more urban environment with more foot traffic.
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I think as more development takes place in the eastern part of DTR, the better it’ll be for Transfer. I’m assuming they will probably incorporate some more parking with Phase 2 for the grocery store.
@evan.j.bost that’s an interesting idea. I fee like the loft area, albeit cool looking, probably enhance that cavernous feel
Well, clearly that will help. I am only talking about today’s reality. Of the times that I’ve been to both food halls, MSFH is clearly busier day in and day out.
The east side of downtown is going to have to get much more densely populated with residents and businesses if they are to realize the sort of foot traffic that Transfer needs. Also, the realization of the Saxapahaw General Store is going to be key to creating more foot traffic. This is another place where MSFH has the upper hand with Weaver Street Market already operating next door.
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I live two blocks from Transfer and it stays fairly busy. Clearly, things must be doing well since there’s never been any churn (although I wish there would be). I enjoy both of our food halls, but I will usually choose Transfer over MSFH - not just because it’s closer, but it seems more “grown up” to me.
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Che’s > Makus, just saying.
There’s honestly nothing that draws me to MSFH.
Che’s and the noodle place are great though.
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Che’s is soooo good, my God. Tons of vegan options, plus my kids love the potato knishes. (Anyone from Che’s reading this, please DM me for perks now that I’m advertising for you on the forums)
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City council Jan 18 meeting will review this rezoning. Planning Commission recommends denial of this one. I know the area but not too familiar with what’s there. I know some readers live real close by. Any thoughts?
Z-41-21: 502, 512, 514, 516, 520 S. Bloodworth St; 322 E. Cabarrus St; 507, 509, 513 S. Person St. At the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bloodworth Street and E. Cabarrus Street, stretching westward the entire width of the block to S. Person Street, being Wake County PINs 1703865639, 1703866736, 1703866649, 1703866645, 1703866620, 1703865565, 1703862792, 1703863658, and 1703864622.
Current zoning: Downtown Mixed Use-3 Stories-Detached with Historic Overlay District-General (DX-3-DE w/ HOD-G)
Requested zoning: Downtown Mixed Use-3 Stories-Urban General (DX-3-UG)Approximately 1.69 acres are requested by the Beginning and Beyond Child Development Center to be rezoned. The HOD is proposed to be removed from the site. Proposed zoning conditions prohibit ten uses otherwise permitted in DX districts.
The request is inconsistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
The request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
The request is consistent with the Urban Form Map.Planning Commission recommends denial (5-2). The Raleigh Historic Development Commission also reviewed this rezoning request and recommends denial.
http://go.boarddocs.com/nc/raleigh/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAKQZQ6B41A7
This?
ahh yeah, just one component of the entire rezoning request I guess.
Majority of Planning Commission didn’t like the removal of the Historic Overlay District (which is what the rezoning is basically for. It’s currently a daycare, and the daycare wanted to expand and make a larger building footprint, but was restricted by the Historic Overlay District. There was a lot of “this is a hard vote” responses, as they of course want the daycare to be successful, but the majority just couldn’t get on board with the removal of the HOD. We’ll see what council thinks. I’ve definitely heard MAB talk about the need for daycare, so I could see her getting on board, but we’ll see.
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You hit the nail n the head with that comment. Feels like the lunch room in middle school.
Historic overlay vs daycare expansion is right up my alley for interesting rezoning. Can’t call them out of state greedy developers lol.
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City Council will hear this case during the 7pm meeting on Tuesday, March 1. I think this one will be interesting…
A couple blocks from Transfer (Cabarrus/Bloodworth) this house is being moved to make way for micro units.
Love this idea!
ps, if this was already mentioned elsewhere, pls move to the appropriate thread
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More info: the house is being moved and is the host of the micro units (wherever it’s going). The land the houses is being moved from will be townhomes.
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Why bother moving this thing? Seems simpler to just build the microunits from scratch. I don’t get it.
The land owner agreed to attempt to find takers for the historic homes on those lots in order to secure the upzoning he wanted. At least two of those homes will be relocated so far. The plans for that combined parcel include ten three story townhomes with a zero lot line in the front, parking in the back and vehicle entry from E. Cabarrus. As far as i know, the land owner has not yet sold to a developer. He had initially presented as developing the parcel himself but the For Sale sign went up shortly after the zoning change was approved.
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Where’s the shocker reaction?
Closest I got.
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