Projects & Construction:
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We have so many exciting things in this week's update, from a new meadery downtown to a major league sport returning to progress at a new museum to bicycle and pedestrian upgrades to a ground breaking! Lets get updated!
I didn't get an 80s song from Lauren this week, so I get to pick a song. I want to pick something Lauren wouldn't pick, so lets find something current. There are a few new "song-of-the-summer" contenders that sound retro... I'm selecting one of those...
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4th and Green Apartments & Retail:
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Busch Light Clash in Winston-Salem:
NASCAR is considering moving the "Cup Series" Busch Light Clash from Los Angeles to Winston-Salem's Bowman Gray Stadium. It could happen as soon as February, next year! Work to prepare the track for The Clash could start in mid-November. This work could include temporary seating and installing SAFER Barriers, which could be relocated from Los Angeles to save money. The Los Angeles track is modeled after Bowman Gray Stadium. Though Winston-Salem has winter weather, the track is close to most teams and close to the next venue on their schedule, which the teams like. This is seen as a return to the roots of the sport. Bowman Gray Stadium was on NASCAR's schedule for many years. Having this major league-level sport return to Winston-Salem is seen as a big deal.
Interstate 74:
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Excel Interior Door:
The door manufacturer wanting to open a facility in Winston-Salem is Excel Interior Door from Alabama. They are looking at a location in Winston-Salem's Union Cross Business Park.
Bowman Gray Stadium Renovation:
The statue of Bill Hayes will be installed by the end of August 2024. Yes, we have an illustration of the statue, its base, and footings.
Credit: City of Winston-Salem
Salem Bottling Works:
This is one of those buildings that changes uses frequently, as the developer tries to find something that will pencil for the odd spaces he has to work with. It appears as if the developer has settled on apartments and hotel rooms on the top floor, along with an event space that will all open in July 2025. The ground floor will have a bakery, pizzeria, chocolatier, and a ramen restaurant, according to construction documents I shared earlier. I guess we shall see if those construction documents were right?
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View of the sea of townhouses from the balcony:
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Rising Sun Meadery:
Rising Sun Meadery will open downtown at 505 North Cherry Street. Not many details at this time.
1782 George Stockburger House Restoration:
"Quick tour of the three guest bedrooms and bathrooms taking shape on the second floor."
Credit: stockburgerfarmhouse
Credit: stockburgerfarmhouse
Credit: stockburgerfarmhouse
African-American History Museum:
Architect Glenn Fulk said "It might not be pretty yet but we’re getting the lead out of the shotgun house now that the roof (and asbestos) is gone."
Credit: glennfulk
Credit: glennfulk
Credit: glennfulk
Credit: glennfulk
Alternative Transportation:
Amtrak at Union Station:
Be sure to attend the drop-in public meeting on July 1 (7 a.m., to 6 p.m.,) at Union Station to let the MPO know your preferred projects and desired point assignment for regional impact projects. Let them know you want to see projects like Amtrack at Union Station and Interstate 285 as priorities.
Transit, Bike, & Pedestrian Improvements:
They are proposing several bicycle and pedestrian safety enhancements to transform Old Salem into a pedestrian and bicycle friendly district/area/place. Among them are: Two-way cycle tracks incorporated into the Main and Liberty two-way traffic project. Use rapid flashing beacons and texture & color to make crosswalks more visible. Upgrade lighted intersections with Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI). Add more 4-way stop intersections. Install more wayfinding to help pedestrians and cyclists find attractions and trails. Add more bicycle parking. Reduce speed limits and eliminate right-on-red turns. When these items are completed, the area will become a signed pedestrian/bicycle district, though it may not use the name district.
Credit: City of Winston-Salem
Credit: City of Winston-Salem
Salem Parkway Bike & Pedestrian Path:
There will be a ground breaking at the Green Street Pedestrian Bridge (next to the ballpark) on July 2, at 11 a.m., for the Salem Parkway Multi-use Path. Yes, work is finally starting!
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