The Downtown Element of Raleigh’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies downtown as the historic, functional and symbolic heart of the city. The Plan identifies several main issues for downtown, including: The lack of transportation options to move people into and around downtown; the need to accommodate a significant and diverse share of the City’s anticipated population and employment growth; inconsistent urban design decision-making; a growing urgency regarding environmental stewardship; insufficient utilization of the ground floor of buildings for active use; the need to establish a unique urban identity; missed opportunities to grow tourism; and ensuring that downtown is a place for all of Raleigh’s citizens. Several policies and action items are also discussed in the document. Two with particular relevance to current issues in Winston-Salem are prioritizing streets with a retail presence for two-way traffic and encouraging Wake County to build a library downtown.
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