Conceptual TOD plan for North Hills
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This is part seven of a series that will explore the possibilities of TOD (Transit Oriented Development) for the logical 5th line of Raleigh’s BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system. Check out the intro and overview of the line from two years ago (yes, I’ve been slacking ), here.
NOTE: I do not own, control, have actual say, etc over any of the proposed redevelopment parcels. This is just an idea and just a sketch.
| Station | Station Area Plan |
| Western Blvd | Western Blvd |
| Chapel Hill Rd | Chapel Hill Rd |
| Arena / Stadium Complex | Realizing the Potential of Raleigh’s Arena / Stadium Site |
| Bandwidth / UNC Rex South / UNC Rex North | Bandwith / UNC Rex |
| Old Raleigh Village | Old Raleigh Village / Glenlake |
| Glenlake | Old Raleigh Village / Glenlake |
| Crabtree Valley | Crabtree Valley / Glenwood Place |
| Glenwood Place | Crabtree Valley / Glenwood Place |
| North Hills, North Hills ID / Midtown Exchange | YOU ARE HERE! |
| Midtown | Coming Soon |
| Capital North / Raleigh Blvd | Coming Soon |
| New Bern | Coming Soon |
The North Hills area has seen an infusion of redevelopment over the course of the last couple of decades. From traditional indoor mall and low density vastness, to thriving secondary core, the area has completely transformed.
There are plans for the Northern BRT line to terminate around the area, but having the Northern Arc line also transverse the area will unlock a new level of infill potential.
Building off of the existing and future North Hills phases, Midtown Exchange development, planned greenways, and capping of I-440 allows for another infusion of infill to create a thriving transit hub.
This plan would utilize the land over the proposed freeway cap to extend the footprint of North Hills, simplifies the Six Forks Rd interchange and infuses greenspace into the district.
The addition of upwards of 1000 residential units, along with retail, office and recreational uses offers the ability for a car-lite lifestyle for the entire area.
NOTE: I do not own, control, have actual say, etc over any of the proposed redevelopment parcels. This is just an idea and just a sketch.
Stay tuned over the coming months as we’ll work through all of the stations along the corridor.
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Phil Veasley, PE, CNU-A, The Urban Connector, is a Professional Engineer with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates focused on creating safer, more vibrant cities through strategic multimodal infrastructure design. With expertise spanning traffic analysis, hand sketching, conceptual design, and full construction documentation, he thrives on transforming roads into great streets where people of all ages and abilities can flourish. Based in Atlanta, Phil is a passionate advocate for walkable, dense, and equitable neighborhoods. Outside of work, his passion is exploring urban life through sketching infill ideas and navigating cities primarily by bike or foot. His on-the-ground perspective informs his professional work, helping him design transportation systems that are not only functional but also people-centered and inspiring. Phil brings both technical depth and a city lover’s enthusiasm to every project, drawing on the belief that infrastructure and urban form must go hand in hand to support vibrant, inclusive communities where everyone has access to opportunity and quality of life.
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