WINSTON-SALEM | Development Guide - Page 97

LynnAikens · #**1921** Posted **Aug 29, 2025, 1:37 PM**

[QUOTE=smain;10474048]I don't think it's a bridge. I know they are reworking the intersection of University and Reynolds.[/QUOTE

The bridge will be close to where University Parkway and Cherry Street split at the bottom of the hill. Near the car dealership.

DCMetroWinston · #**1922** Posted **Aug 29, 2025, 3:08 PM**

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Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Visit Winston-Salem are combining to develop a “Strategic Action Plan” for the city over the next 12 to 16 months, saying it’s a “crucial time for our community.”

The groups hired the Kimley-Horn consulting firm to guide the process. Clarity of Place, the advisory services arm of tourism marketing firm Longwoods International, is also advising local officials.

“This plan gives us the chance to think boldly about Winston-Salem’s future and the ways we can elevate our community for the long term,” says Mike Lancaster, president of Blum Construction and chair of the Greater Winston-Salem Inc. board of directors. “By aligning resources and listening to the voices of our residents and businesses, we can create a roadmap that strengthens our economy, supports families, and ensures that Winston-Salem continues to thrive as a place people are proud to call home.”

https://businessnc.com/winston-salem-groups-plot-strategic-plan/

DCMetroWinston · #**1923** Posted **Aug 29, 2025, 3:40 PM**

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“Taxpayers have given enough through the state,” Patti Gillenwater said. “If Carter and Front Street Capital believe in the profitability of their project, they should shoulder the costs of their miscalculations.”

https://journalnow.com/news/local/column...d490.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

WSBornNBred · #**1924** Posted **Aug 29, 2025, 3:50 PM**

Per Scott Sexton, the Grounds developers are now asking for $8MM. Hopefully, the request is denied. $8MM is a ridiculous amount to be out of balance at this stage of the project. The developers can figure it out. I’d imagine there ie a contract with WFU that would prevent them from walking away.

DCMetroWinston · #**1925** Posted **Aug 29, 2025, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by WSBornNBred

Per Scott Sexton, the Grounds developers are now asking for $8MM. Hopefully, the request is denied. $8MM is a ridiculous amount to be out of balance at this stage of the project. The developers can figure it out. I’d imagine there ie a contract with WFU that would prevent them from walking away.

I agree. A project that is approaching a quarter billion should not need to beg for $8 million.

DCMetroWinston · #**1926** Posted **Aug 30, 2025, 4:33 AM**

Photo by Doug Rice

DCMetroWinston · #**1927** Posted **Aug 31, 2025, 4:32 PM**

I think there has been a huge shift this summer in the citizens’ view about Winston leadership. Maybe it’s just a social media phenomenon, but people are increasingly negative and questioning of the direction of the City. The compound impact of the Hanesbrand sales, restaurant closings, a bloody week in August, The Grounds begging for millions, the sudden amphitheater plans, downtown parking fees, and the horrendous WS/FC Schools scandal have created a crisis of confidence that is leading people to openly and loudly dissent from business as usual.

vetteking · #**1928** Posted **Aug 31, 2025, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by DCMetroWinston

Photo by Doug Rice

Thats a beautifuuuuul shot thanks for sharing

Matthew · #**1929** Posted **Sep 1, 2025, 12:45 PM**

Projects & Construction:
I want to thank the photographers and local businesses, sharing updates on projects, who make this thread possible. Without you, these updates won't happen. I don't make any money from this and these updates are to share, with both locals and out-of-towners, what is happening in the city they love. Many people reading this are far-away and this allows them to see the projects. If you can, please support any local businesses or follow social pages sharing photographs and thank them.

So many nice updates, in today's post, on our favorite projects! Lets get updated!

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The Grounds:

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Credit: Carter USA

New Tenants/Leases:
Istanbul Gyro & Burger will open at 216 West Fourth Street, in the former Mayberry space.

Electrify America, along with Black & Veatch, will install electric vehicle chargers at the Target on Hanes Mall Boulevard.

Magnolia Salon is considering a location at Jonestown Plaza (300 Jonestown Road). This location is not a done deal, but is being strongly considered.

Bambino Coffee and Munchies will open in the former Southern Sisters space, at 3085 Old Hollow Road, in Walkertown.

Carolina Quick Care will open an urgent care facility at 5271 Neal Trail Drive, in Walkertown Landing. CD Companies is the architect for this project.

Next Level Martial Arts will open in the 201 space at 615 Saint George Square.

Club Pilates leased two spaces (5323 & 5329) in the Village at Robinhood shopping center. Capital Construction & Contracting is the GC for this upfit.

New Jobs:
We may have a tenant for the former Colter Electric Building, at 2101 Sunnyside Avenue. WH Farms is strongly interested in this property, to manufacture CBD beauty & wellness products. If they select this building, they will seek GMP certification for this facility.

1782 George Stockburger House Restoration:
The owners are now parents and this has slowed-down work, but they are still moving forward.

Credit: Stockburger Farmhouse

Salem Bottling Works:
The slaberia has opened and yes, my source from May 5, 2024 was correct, it's a pizza restaurant. They are calling it Grandpa Joe's. It's based on (but not exactly like) the pizza from an Ohio-style pizzeria called Wedgewood Pizza. Yes, if you followed this thread, you knew (last year!) a pizza restaurant was opening here. From last year: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10199024&postcount=1305

This sign is over 100 years old!

Credit: salembottleworks

Fogle Commons / IQ Infrastructure:

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Wake Forest University Renovations:

Window replacement and interior renovations at Polo Hall:

Credit: Blum Construction

Siemens Mobility Eastern U.S. Passenger Rail Facility: Built!

Siemens Mobility has opened their nearly quarter-million-dollar complex in Lexington, building rail transit rolling stock. This facility is manufacturing Siemens Venture Line for Amtrak's Airo trains and Florida's Bright Line.They also have orders from transit agencies in Illinois, Wisconsin and Ontario, as well as Canada’s Via Rail. Currently 150 of the planned 500 employees are hired and working in the facility.

New Brunson Downtown Elementary School:

Credit: Tyler

Northwilkesboro Speedway:

NASCAR will bring a points race to North Wilkesboro Speedway in July 2026!

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BioSpherix Center for Cytocentric Technology:
BioSpherix will establish their new BioSpherix Center for Cytocentric Technology in downtown Winston-Salem's IQ District. Completion is set for December 2025. It’s expected to serve as a home base for the company’s partnerships with organizations advancing regenerative medicine. CEO Ahmed Mustafa said, “Every conversation in Winston-Salem is a collaborative discussion between BioSpherix and a partner company.” The BioSpherix closed-system cell processing environment, called Xvivo, is designed to protect cells during research, as well as in the development of new cells. As the basic building blocks of life, cells must remain viable through a variety of conditions in both research and clinical applications.

Residences at Indiana Avenue:
Elevation drawings for The Residences at Indiana Avenue. Watts Leaf Architects is the architect and Wynnefield Properties is the developer.

Credit: Watts Leaf Architects

Credit: Watts Leaf Architects

Interstate 74:

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Tanglewood Championship Course Clubhouse:

This project is nearing completion:

Credit: STITCH Design Shop

Mission Mobile Medical Headquarters: Built!

Mission Mobile completed their new headquarters and are now in the space.

Metropolitan Mixed-use:

An update on this development on the eastern side of downtown:

Credit: Blum Construction

Alternative Transportation:

Smith Reynolds Airport Restoration:
They held a big grand opening event, but work continues on the tower. So, this project isn't completed.

Credit: West 4 Forsyth

Credit: WBFJ-FM

Credit: WBFJ-FM

I think this was for rental cars?

Credit: viatordesignandconstruction

Credit: ForsythCountyNC

Credit: ForsythCountyNC

This mural was returned to its original location:

Credit: ForsythCountyNC

Credit: Dan Besse

Credit: Dan Besse

Transit, Bike, & Pedestrian Improvements:
WSTA will partner with other Triad cities' transit systems and the PART regional transit system to create a seamless and cashless regional fare system for Triad-area transfers.

Twin City Trail:
Salem Parkway Bike & Pedestrian Path is now called the Twin City Trail. The name will be changed on our first page list. Since the western end isn't completed, it will remain on our construction list.

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Credit: Cyndi Derrick Whitley

Credit: Doug Rice

Credit: Evelyn May

Credit: A.L. Collins

Credit: City of Winston-Salem

Off-Subject:

This is what the orbs look like, in downtown's IQ District, when they are lit at night:

Credit: Siv Ri

Your City

DCMetroWinston · #**1930** Posted **Sep 2, 2025, 1:29 AM**

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I think that getting an amphitheater here would be a great thing for Jeffrey Adams and really just for downtown in general,” said General Manager Matthew Saseen.
Another downtown employee of Washington Perks said the project offers more benefits than drawbacks. “I think having an amphitheater built around here would definitely be more positive than negative,” said Oscar Fisette.
At The Downtown Grille, across the street from the proposed site, General Manager Jon Willis said he expects the amphitheater to be good for business. His only slight concern — parking.
“But if you really think about it, parking’s always a concern whenever you’re really talking about that many people being displaced into an area,” Willis said.

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/l.../83-c9b9072e-718b-405a-8474-2be833f78c33

Robinhood · #**1931** Posted **Sep 2, 2025, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by DCMetroWinston

I think there has been a huge shift this summer in the citizens’ view about Winston leadership. Maybe it’s just a social media phenomenon, but people are increasingly negative and questioning of the direction of the City. The compound impact of the Hanesbrand sales, restaurant closings, a bloody week in August, The Grounds begging for millions, the sudden amphitheater plans, downtown parking fees, and the horrendous WS/FC Schools scandal have created a crisis of confidence that is leading people to openly and loudly dissent from business as usual.

I think the combo of the WSFCS debacle and massive increase in property taxes for many residents were deeply animating for folks all over the county. That cast a pallor over everything else, and even small annoyances were amplified.

DCMetroWinston · #**1932** Posted **Sep 2, 2025, 6:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Robinhood

I think the combo of the WSFCS debacle and massive increase in property taxes for many residents were deeply animating for folks all over the county. That cast a pallor over everything else, and even small annoyances were amplified.

Yep. I forgot about the skyrocketing property taxes. Ironically, the Journal had an editorial in August lamenting that Winston residents were far too detached and chill about city government, in stark comparison to raucous Greensboro. Well, I think Winston residents have suddenly arisen with pitchforks and torches.

DCMetroWinston · #**1933** Posted **Sep 3, 2025, 1:32 AM**

A vote on a lease request for a proposed amphitheater in downtown Winston-Salem has passed.

The vote passed 6-2.

yadkin · #**1934** Posted **Sep 3, 2025, 3:13 AM**

HOORAY! Sensible thing to do and only two nays, but I reckon it passed because no money was involved. There might yet be hope.

DCMetroWinston · #**1935** Posted **Sep 3, 2025, 1:44 PM**

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Council voted 6-2 in support of the project, with Barbara Burke and Scott Andree-Bowen voting no. Burke introduced a motion to delay a decision until October.

A delay, Burke said, “would give the developers, Mr. Flow and others an opportunity to meet with the residents at Crystal towers, answer their questions, hear their concerns.”

https://journalnow.com/news/local/govern...b8db.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

DCMetroWinston · #**1936** Posted **Sep 4, 2025, 9:45 AM**

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the Winston-Salem City Council voted Tuesday night to give $4 million to developers with big plans for a mixed-use development along Deacon Boulevard.

https://journalnow.com/opinion/column/ar...b66c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

DCMetroWinston · #**1937** Posted **Sep 4, 2025, 1:16 PM**

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Bill for $8 million Meadowlark road widening project still hasn't been settled

https://journalnow.com/opinion/column/ar...bb6c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

DCMetroWinston · #**1938** Posted **Sep 4, 2025, 9:50 PM**

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOMQEDFkSxL/?igsh=MTU2eWQ2NXkzYnp1dw==
New businesses

DCMetroWinston · #**1939** Posted **Sep 5, 2025, 6:10 PM**

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A United Kingdom industrial chemicals manufacturer is under consideration for an economic-incentive packages from Winston-Salem City Council for a pledge of 30 jobs and a $5.63 million capital investment.

Council has set a 6 p.m. Sept. 15 public hearing to address what has been identified as "Project Touchdown." The Finance committee will address the request at Monday's 4 p.m. meeting.

According to the city's legal notice, the unidentified company is requesting up to $57,168 in performance-based incentives over five years to help pay for its capital investment expenses.

https://journalnow.com/news/local/busine...5450.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

DCMetroWinston · #**1940** Posted **Sep 5, 2025, 6:16 PM**

Don Flow, et al won the battle, but his good will with the community is bruised

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To state what should be patently obvious, Crystal Towers was an afterthought, if it was thought about at all.

The city-owned property in question is directly across the street from Crystal Towers, whose residents are elderly people on fixed incomes.

This means the developers will be getting feedback from the people who stand to be affected the most when their voices will matter the least.

Adding insult to this injury is the fact the two partners behind the venture, Winston-Salem businessman Don Flow and Mocksville concert promoter Jim Brammer, did make time to consider input from various other stakeholders in advance of the council vote, including First Baptist Church as well as restaurants and businesses. Crystal Towers apparently didn’t make that list.

https://journalnow.com/opinion/editorial...efb1.html#tracking-source=home-top-story