Raleigh-area Mall / RTP Redevelopments

[keita]

In case you’re not following the “Future of Transit” thread, Colby pointed out an interesting update that might affect Hub RTP and/or Park Point (the former Nortel site): GoTriangle is thinking about making one of those places home to a new transit center too.

If I remember right, GoTriangle’s budgeting to build the new bus terminal in the middle of this decade. They need to choose where to build before they can work with landowners to sign off legal agreements, figure out project schedules etc.,… so it doesn’t make sense yet to have a concrete timeline.

Here are some things GoTriangle DOES know, though.

from the GoTriangle planning committee’s agenda for Oct. 28:

Both [the Hub RTP and Nortel] sites represent a partnership opportunity with the landowner as a part of larger planned transit-supportive redevelopment. Such a partnership could present several advantages to GoTriangle in terms of schedule, project delivery, and maximizing the number of potential transit riders nearby.

Further coordination, as part of this study, is warranted with both property owners to assess their viability with respect to the details of potential timing, real-estate needs, legal agreements, site access, and cost. Staff intends to complete this coordination and identify a preferred approach to move forward with implementation in the coming months.

And here’s a pic of how the Nortel site could be laid out! See the link for Colby’s original post for the Hub RTP option, as well as some reasons why the Nortel site may be the smarter choice.