WINSTON-SALEM, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HAS BIG PLANS FOR A PART OF A WINSTON-SALEM NEIGHBORHOOD, ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE, THE UNIVERSITY WANTS TO REDEVELOP AREAS AROUND THE JOEL AND A LEGACY STADIUMS. ALL OF THAT PROPERTY IS OWNED BY WIG. SO THE UNIVERSITY SAYS IT’S WORKING WITH THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM TO CREATE A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT WITH NEW HOUSING, RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS. THERE. RIGHT NOW, THE AREA IS MOSTLY MADE UP OF PARKING LOTS. THE TEAM BEHIND THE PROJECT SAYS IT WILL SEEK FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNIT
City of Winston-Salem partners with Wake Forest University on new development
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Updated: 10:40 AM EDT Aug 18, 2023
Wake Forest University is working with Carter and Front Street Capital to redevelop the Deacon Boulevard area.Top Stories:US Marshals arrest Winston-Salem man wanted in connection with gas station shootingWS/FCS officials talk security measures as we gear up for high school footballAnnual Winston-Salem event provides free school supplies for WSFCS teachersGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereAccording to a press release, the school wants to redevelop university-owned property east of the Reynolda campus adjacent to Allegacy Stadium, Couch Ballpark and the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Atlanta-based Carter and Winston-Salem-based Front Street Capital were chosen to help create the mixed-use project.The new development will include housing, retail and restaurants.Right now, the area is mostly made up of parking lots.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. In the press release, Wake Forest's President said this opportunity presents a chance for the community to grow. "We want to support a thriving community where people can live, work, play and stay with a goal of ensuring the area between Reynolds Boulevard and Coliseum Drive serves our Winston-Salem Community," said Susan R. Wente. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest University is working with Carter and Front Street Capital to redevelop the Deacon Boulevard area.
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According to a press release, the school wants to redevelop university-owned property east of the Reynolda campus adjacent to Allegacy Stadium, Couch Ballpark and the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Atlanta-based Carter and Winston-Salem-based Front Street Capital were chosen to help create the mixed-use project.
The new development will include housing, retail and restaurants.
Right now, the area is mostly made up of parking lots.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
In the press release, Wake Forest's President said this opportunity presents a chance for the community to grow.
"We want to support a thriving community where people can live, work, play and stay with a goal of ensuring the area between Reynolds Boulevard and Coliseum Drive serves our Winston-Salem Community," said Susan R. Wente.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
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