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Parking Deck Wins International Award
The Franklin Street Parking Deck has been recognized by the International Parking Institute (IPI) with the Award for Architectural Achievement, which is IPI’s highest award of excellence. The award will be presented Tuesday, May 21 at the IPI Conference & Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The parking deck opened last year and is attached to the Robert C. Williams Business Center. Designed with the public’s safety in mind, the parking deck is equipped with many safety features, including lighting that is 2.5 times brighter than state standards; the first floor of the deck, in fact, has 19-foot ceilings that allow for a more open and even distribution of lighting. There are security cameras inside and outside of the facility, a glass elevator and stairwell and emergency call boxes on each level that are directly linked to 911 police dispatchers. All of the special safety considerations were included in the design, specifically toward creating a user-friendly, highly visible facility. It was built with a 75-year service life, using poured-in-place construction (versus pre-cast), minimizing annual maintenance costs.
The structure includes several other purposeful and thoughtful aesthetic features, such as a brick façade that is similar to other downtown buildings.
The parking deck has nearly 300 spaces and is within walking distance from numerous downtown restaurants and shops; it has been a welcome addition during the Dogwood Festival in April and the International Folk Festival in September, both of which are Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 events.
post commentA Symphonic Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces
A Symphonic Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces
May 26, 2013 7:30 pm, Festival Park, Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a free concert to remember the service of our armed forces. The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will perform a piece titled “Quiet Heroes” in remembrance of the flag raisers of Iwo Jima. The composer, Chris Brubeck, will be present and the piece will be narrated live by Wilford Brimley. The Army Ground Forces Band will perform with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra for a variety of patriotic selections.
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets required.
Nominations Being Accepted for Appearance Awards
The City-County Joint Appearance Commission is accepting nominations for the Community Appearance Awards Program, which recognizes properties in Fayetteville and Cumberland County that are improving the appearance of the community. The City-County Joint Appearance Commission is made up of members from Cumberland County and the nine municipalities in Cumberland County, including Fayetteville.
Nominations must be submitted by June 1. The commission will review all nominations and select award recipients, who will be honored at a summer awards ceremony.
Nominations are invited in the following award categories: Best existing single-family residential property, best new single-family residential property, best existing multi-family residential property, best new multi-family residential property, best existing non-residential property, best new non-residential property, best revitalization of a residential property, best revitalization of a non-residential property, best housing development or neighborhood, best landscaping project, best green project, best restoration of a historical property and best neighborhood entrance/gateway.
To obtain a nomination form, call the City Planning Department at (910) 433-1612 and request that a form be mailed to you or go to www.cityoffayetteville.org, click Appearance Awards at the top of the page and print the form. The website form is another option to submit a nomination.
Renaissance Plan Update - City Council 05/06
One of the final stages in the adoption process, Studio Cascade is returning tonight to present the draft Downtown Renaissance Plan update to City Council, which was approved by the Fayetteville Planning Commission in April. Community outreach efforts since September 2012 have included stakeholder interviews, a week-long “storefront studio,” online surveys and social media, marketing/advertising in print and broadcast media, presentations and workshops with the Fayetteville Planning Commission and multiple public workshops.
Next steps for adoption:
Monday, May 6, 2013 - City Council Work Session; meeting begins at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - City Council Meeting; meeting begins at 7 p.m.
For a copy of the Draft Plan, visit: http://www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com/renaissance_plan_update.aspx
About the Downtown Renaissance Plan:The current study updates the 2002 Renaissance Plan, a 10-year plan that has largely been implemented through streetscape improvements, the 300 Hay housing development, the Franklin Street parking deck and several other projects. The process to update the Renaissance Plan began in 2012 in order to establish new goals and action items for the next 10 to 20 years.
The downtown planning area extends approximately one mile in all directions from the Market House, encompassing 3,000 acres. Fayetteville State University is also within the planning area, as is a portion of the Cape Fear River, representing two very important components of the emerging downtown strategy.
If you have any questions, please let me know.Thanks!
Jami Sheppard McLaughlin, IOM
Downtown Development Manager
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-433-1599 | Fax: 910-433-1592
www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com
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Treat Mom to a fabulous carriage ride this Mother's Day weekend!
On Saturday, May 11 during Mother’s Day weekend, a horse-drawn carriage will be available to take moms and their children on a 20 minute ride through the historic district. Rides start at 1 p.m. and continue every 20 minutes until 8 p.m. departing from the Downtown Alliance office at 222 Hay Street. Tickets are $15 per adult and $5 for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult or reserve a private coach for 2 for $50. To purchase your tickets before May 11, go by City Center Gallery & Books at 112 Hay Street between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily or call 910-678-8899 to charge it by phone. The rain date is Sunday, May 12. If the rides are postponed to Sunday, there will be an announcement on the bookstore answering machine by 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. You may purchase your tickets at 222 Hay Street on the day of the event; however, make sure to make a reservation soon before they sell out (and they always do)!
Have fun at Kids Fest on Saturday, May 4!
Bring your children down to Kids Fest in Festival Park from 10 to 2 on Saturday, May 4! Sponsored by Fayetteville-Cumberland County Parks and Recreation.
Pamper and Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day Weekend!
We should thank our mothers often for the love she gives, but for the cooking, cleaning, toting around, driving around and more, she definitely deserves a special day and this year, downtown has a few special things to help you. As you are looking towards the weekend, make plans for the most important woman in your life, or your children’s lives so she feels special.
Here are a few ideas (and by no means is this a complete list!):
- Make reservations at her favorite lunch or dinner spot. In addition to their regular weekend hours, we have the skinny on a few specials including Circa 1800 at 108 Person Street offering a brunch from 11 to 3 on Sunday; Pierro’s Italian Bistro at 217 Hay Street is accepting reservations and will be giving out carnations for mothers and mothers-to-be and Marquis Market at 116 Person Street will be hosting a brunch from 11:30 to 3:30 on Sunday.
- Pick out the perfect gift including accessories, jewelry, handbags and more. And if you are looking for yet another reason to shop downtown, check out these specials:
- Shops at 123 Hay Street is offering sales throughout the entire store for Mother’s Day weekend
- White Trash & Colorful Accessories at 223 Franklin Street is offering a free mirror with purchase or gift card ($10 and over)
- So Chic Bebe at 120 Hay Street is offering free carnations to the first 50 children in the store on May 10-11. One carnation will include $20 in So Chic Bucks, which can be spent in the store.
- Rude Awakening Coffee House at 227 Hay Street is offering a free t-shirt with a purchase of a bag of coffee or a gift card ($10 or over)
- Ah Ha Nail and Spa at 308 Hay Street, Suite I, is offering a Kissed by a Rose special, which is a mani/pedi for $32 with chocolate covered strawberries. Appointments only.
- Moonstone Jewelry at 306 Hay Street is offering 10% off total purchase or 20% off on special orders.
- Get active with Mom. The Climbing Place at 436 W Russell Street is letting all moms climb for free including climb time and gear rental on Mother’s Day and Fascinate-U Children’s Museum at 116 Green Street is offering a free Mother’s Day craft on May 11 and free admission for all moms on Mother’s Day on May 12.
- Make memories that last forever! Take the opportunity to go have photos made in Cross Creek Park, Linear Park or along the streets in the historic district. Find a photographer and get those important yearly photos made while things are in bloom.
- Pamper mom and let her have some fun. This may go without saying, but what about a gift certificate for a hair salon like Fusion, Joely’s, Beautiful Transitions, Emphoria, Showin’ Love and more along with a promise to watch the children while she goes to get pampered along with an extra hour or two to meet friends to paint at Wine and Design or Greg’s Art, Pottery and Gifts. Or you could let her know that The Wine Café at 108 Hay Street is hosting a Mom WineSpa on May 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. so we can pamper Mom! This free event includes an evening of great wines tasting, massages by friends at The Sanctuary at Cedar Creek Spa and sweet treats by The Sweet Palate, opening soon in Downtown Fayetteville. Also, order today a basket for the wine lover mom!
Keep reading for more details or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville for daily updates on happenings, promotions and events.
Renaissance Plan Update - Planning Commission 4/23
Community outreach efforts since September 2012 have included stakeholder interviews, a week-long “storefront studio,” online surveys and social media, marketing/advertising in print and broadcast media, presentations and workshops with the Fayetteville Planning Commission and multiple public workshops.
Next steps for adoption:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Planning Commission Recommendation; meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Monday, May 6, 2013 - City Council Work Session; meeting begins at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - City Council Meeting; meeting begins at 7 p.m.
For a copy of the draft plan, please call 910-433-1599.
About the Downtown Renaissance Plan:
Fayetteville is updating its Downtown "Renaissance Plan," establishing new goals and action items for the next 10 to 20 years. The current study will update the 2002 Renaissance Plan, a 10-year plan that has largely been implemented through streetscape improvements, the 300 Hay housing development, the Franklin Street parking deck and several other projects.
The downtown planning area extends approximately one mile in all directions from the Market House, encompassing 3,000 acres. Fayetteville State University is also within the planning area, as is a portion of the Cape Fear River, representing two very important components of the emerging downtown strategy.
"Thanks to the 2002 Renaissance Plan, Fayetteville's downtown is experiencing a historical transformation," Mayor Tony Chavonne said. "Considering that our citizens and small businesses have invested millions to revitalize our downtown, the three-day storefront studio in December 2012 was Fayetteville's recognition that the success of downtown hinges on our citizens."
For more, visit: www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville
Fayetteville Beautiful Annual Litter Pick-Up!
Get ready to beautify Fayetteville on Saturday, Apr. 20 for Fayetteville Beautiful's Annual Litter Pickup! Register on their new website www.fayettevillebeautiful.com and pinpoint a space on the map where and your friends will be helping (or find a place to help)! The rally location is at MLK entrance on Ramsey Street at 9 a.m. Mayor Tony Chavonne, City Manager Ted Voorhees and Police Chief Harold Medlock among other dignitaries will be in attendance and t-shirts will be handed out as they last! Orange trash bags, gloves and bottled water will be available.
Fayetteville Beautiful is a grass-roots organization whose mission is to encourage our citizens to create and maintain a cleaner and more beautiful Fayetteville. Fayetteville Beautiful is a committee of concerned citizens dedicated to encourage others to take greater responsibility for improving their environment. The key to a long term sustainable solution for a more beautiful Fayetteville is its success at changing individual behavior and attitudes about litter.
Watch as Fayetteville Beautiful Chair, Bobby Hurst, tells us about the upcoming annual clean-up as well as other events throughout the year designed to make our All America City shine!
Click the photo, which links to the 2013 video with all details:
Municipal Service District Renewal
On June 26, 1978, the Fayetteville City Council created a Municipal Service District for the downtown area pursuant to Article 23, Chapter 160A-536 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The purpose of the Downtown Municipal Service District is to finance and support downtown activities in addition to or to a greater extent than those activities financed, provided or maintained for the entire city.
The Fayetteville City Council held a public hearing on Monday, March 25, 2013 for the re-authorization of the Municipal Service District. The public hearing was closed and this item was tabled until the next Fayetteville City Council meeting on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, at which time the Fayetteville City Council will be considering action on the re-authorization of the district.
The attached map below illustrating exempt and non-exempt properties within the MSD property boundary, which was requested at the meeting, was directly mailed to all property owners within the MSD boundary. It is also on the Downtown Fayetteville website at http://www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com/downtown_development/municipal_service_district.aspx.
Map (click link): MSD Map of taxable properties
For questions, contact Karen Hilton, Planning and Zoning Manager, at 433-1437 or my office at 433-1599.
Sincerely,
Jami Sheppard McLaughlin, IOM
Downtown Development Manager
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-433-1599 | Fax: 910-433-1592
www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com
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