TOD & ACTIVITY CENTER AREAS The following section provides guidelines for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Activity Centers that should be applied to the identified areas in addition to their underlying land use designations. These areas have a pedestrian focus with the aim to support a vibrant mix of uses, multimodal connectivity, and high levels of activity.
Transit-Oriented Development Three potential S-Line stations are being considered in Wake Forest for a local commuter and regional intercity rail service (see page 78 for more information). They present a major opportunity to support highly walkable, active environments, with the most urban and compact development in Wake Forest. TOD should be concentrated around future stations (within about a half mile radius) to provide a critical mass of development and a mix of uses to support and fully leverage the key transit service. Uses should include commercial retail and service, office, residential, and employment, with a focus on mixed use development. Surface parking lots should be limited and oriented to the rear of buildings, with on-street parking and parking garages taking precedence due to higher walkability and access to transit. Streets should be designed to encourage walking and biking, with small blocks, wide sidewalks, safe crossings, bicycle routes and parking stations, and buildings near the property line. If a S-Line station is located in Downtown, a careful balance must be met between supporting future transit-oriented development and preserving the existing historic character. Activity Center Activity centers are unique focal points of the community where residents can gather, socialize, live, work, and shop. They should serve as hubs of art, culture, entertainment, and community events where residents can spend time and build a sense of community. They should comprise a wide variety of uses in a pedestrian-scale environment that enhance the quality of life, create a distinct sense of place, and provide a living experience unique to Wake Forest. Examples include local restaurants, cafes, breweries, maker spaces, incubator spaces, art galleries, music venues, and artisan shops. Mixed use buildings with residential or offices above commercial should provide live/work opportunities and generate greater foot traffic. Attractive public gathering spaces, play areas, and/or outdoor seating areas should be incorporated to create communal areas where residents can meet and spend leisurely time outside their home and work.
Primary Uses: | Commercial Retail and Service | Food and Drink | Entertainment and Cultural | Office | Mixed Use Development | Institutional and Civic | Parks and Open Space | Hotel | Parking Garage Supporting Uses: | Townhome | Two-Over-Two | Multifamily | Public Gathering Space
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