Wake Forest Renaissance Plan - September 2017

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2017 R ena i s s anc e P l an U pdat e | T own of W ak e F or e s t

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8B Develop a community art master plan which identifies opportunities for building murals, sculptures and other forms of creative thinking. 8C Hire an event coordinator to manage, promote and execute Town related activities/festivals. 9 Put People First 9A Test outdoor dining at The Forks to add outdoor vibrancy and encourage pedestrian activity on Elm Avenue. 9B Restripe Elm Avenue to include bike lanes to give the east side a dedicated bicycle facility connecting them to downtown.

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9C*

Install a temporary parklet in the loading zone; upon evaluation of its success, consider enhanced permanent features for the space.

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9D Transform the intersection of Roosevelt and Front Street into a prominent gateway to downtown Wake Forest. 9E Transform the pedestrian pathway across the rail line into an art walk to downtown Wake Forest.

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9F*

Use interesting lighting techniques to make the bridge an iconic and memorable feature of downtown.

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9G Encourage the revitalization of 153 South White Street through strategic renovations. 9H Create a master list of opportunities and seek civic organizations to partner with in order to test a range of opportunities using tactical techniques.

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9I

Layer the downtown environment incrementally with additional furnishings, lighting and landscaping. Research best practices in public Wi-Fi program implementation and management and subsequently implement public Wi-Fi in the Renaissance Area.

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9J

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9K Add ideal spatial enclosure ratios to the Unified Development Ordinance.

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Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to better achieve ideal building heights.

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9M Amend the existing Required Shopfront Overlay District to include additional frontages.

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