IDLEWILD
1. Shaw University
2. Oakwood Historic District
3. Raleigh Male Academy
4. Original City Boundary
5. City Cemetery of Raleigh
6. Henry Porter House
7. Hungry Neck
8. Experimental Railroad
9. Idlewild Neighborhood
10. Primitive Baptist Church
11. Old Fairgrounds
12. Stone Quarry
13. National Cemetery
14. St. Augustine’s College
15. O’Rorke Catholic Cemetery
16. College Park
The DMV Site is currently zoned OX-5 (Office Mixed Use, up to 5 stories). The site is situated within a Transit Overlay District (TOD) which allows for a 50% maximum height bonus if at least 20% of the units established are affordable to households earning 60% of the Area Median Income or less.
The Transit Overlay District requires that new development on the site utilize an Urban Limited frontage.
WESTERN STATIONS
CITY OF RALEIGH
The DMV Site is situated along the New Bern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, with a station planned to be located at the northeast corner of the site. Demographic studies conducted during the corridor planning revealed that this area has higher shares of Black/African American and renter households than the city of Raleigh generally. This area also has a $20,000 lower median income than the city at large.
“Rank the following themes in order of importance:”
“What are the two most important values you would want the redevelopment to reflect?”
People of SE Raleigh need to rebuild + sustain their cultural + economic identity, but the current market forces + development trends prioritize profit over community preservation.
Legacy families + older citizens who still reside in SE Raleigh need to be able to retain family property, but taxation is making it extremely difficult.
Residents need safe affordable housing but need more affordable options outside of private landlords.
Families need safe, comfortable places to live, work, play, and thrive where they feel a sense of belonging, but those places are too expensive.
RFP Needs + Wants
Affordable Housing Community Spaces + Recreation
Approachable and Robust Transportation Options
Affordable and Attainable Missing Middle Housing
Nourishing and Culturally Relevant Solutions
Commitment from the City to Prioritize Affordable Housing
Diverse Affordable Housing
Preservation of Black and Brown Communities
Various Levels of Housing Affordability
Mix of Unit Sizes
Housing options for Veterans, Educators, Retirees, Singles, and Families
DHIC Partnership (Education + Relationship with Residents)
Diversity in Building Design
Energy Efficient Homes
Incorporate Green Space
Visual Art Incorporation
Flexible Community Spaces
Family-Friendly Meeting Spaces
Shopping + Entertainment
Third Place Concept
Empower
Physical and Mental Health Support
Active and Dynamic Programming
Cultural Symbols and Identity
Integration with Nature
Food/Market
Space for Black-Owned Businesses
Healthy Grocery and Dining Opitons
Affordable Retail and Community Spaces
Culturally Relevant Attractions
Priority for Black-Owned Retail
Healthy & Affordable Retail Options
Education + Training
Private Daycare Options
Involvement of Local Schools like St. Monica, Shaw University, & Saint Augustine’s University
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