Tag Archives: Lake Wheeler Road

Lake Wheeler Road Pedestrian Project Takes Shape

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

If you’ve driven down Lake Wheeler Road lately, you may be wondering what all the markings and stakes are on the west side of the road. Well, we did too. So we asked Fleming A. El-Amin II, AICP, Transportation Planner … Continue reading →

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Southwest Citizens to Vote on Z-26-12 Rezoning

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC) with newly elected co-chairs, Connie Crumpler and Anthony McLeod, as they review the rezoning petition for Z-26-12. The rezoning involves 1.71 acres near the intersection of Lake Wheeler Road and Tryon Road. Chad … Continue reading →

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Will Lake Wheeler Road Get Needed Pedestrian Improvements?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

The debate on improving Lake Wheeler Road continues. At the most recent public meeting for the Lake Wheeler Road improvement project held on March 28, citizens worked with City staff to provide feedback and hash out concerns about the improvements … Continue reading →

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What’s being built on Lake Wheeler Road at Lineberry Drive?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

Many folks that commute along Lake Wheeler Road may be curious about the new development under construction off of Lineberry Drive. The four-story apartments and club house are framed and roofed, the stone pillar entrances are taking shape, and parts … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: Carolina Pines Community Center Update

Posted on December 21, 2011 by raleighparks

The Carolina Pines Community Center renovations are really coming along!  A quick visit out to the park proved to be a worthwhile time to capture the in-progress renovations.  In an earlier design post, once the renovations are complete this community … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss The Lake Wheeler Road Charrette?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, neighbors, business owners, and city staff gathered at Peach Road Park to discuss the future of Lake Wheeler Road. The 1.2 mile stretch of road, South of I-40 and North of Tryon Road, had a … Continue reading →

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The Future of Lake Wheeler Road Charrette

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Can Lake Wheeler Road be downgraded from a Major Thoroughfare to a Minor Thoroughfare? Can the road corridor maintain it’s neighborhood character with future growth? Can it become a complete street, serving pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and public transportation? You can help … Continue reading →

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Neighbors Rally Support for Local Vet

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Faced with staggering medical bills for her brother’s family, Dr. Sandra Grant, owner of Lake Wheeler Veterinary, is hosting a benefit fundraiser on Sunday, September 25, 2011. The fundraiser will start at 12:30pm at Raleigh Oaks shopping center, 2720 Lake … Continue reading →

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Southwest Citizens Want Lake Wheeler Road Vision

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Committee (SWCAC) community on September 12, 2011, at 7:00 pm, at a new location: Peach Road Community Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, NC 27603. Attendees will accept nominations for the neighborhood recognition award and vote. … Continue reading →

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Historic Yates Mill County Park

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Linda Edmisten

Southwest Raleigh is home to two related historic and natural resources that are unique in the city of Raleigh. Yates Mill, which definitely dates from around 1810 to 1820, but is thought to have structural elements dating to the mid-1750s, … Continue reading →

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