NGS 2009 -- The Building of a Nation, From Roanoke to the West -- Blog: Heartbeat of Raleigh -- Its Renaissance -- Fayetteville Street

NGS 2009 -- The Building of a Nation, From Roanoke to the West -- Blog

This blog is managed by the Local Arrangements Committee for the National Genealogical Society Conference in the States 2009. It will provide conference & regional information & updates about this Conference to be held in Raleigh, NC May 13-16, 2009. For blog-related questions e-mail: [email protected] For local information e-mail: [email protected] For conference questions e-mail: [email protected] Come Join us!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Heartbeat of Raleigh -- Its Renaissance -- Fayetteville Street

Fayetteville Street in Raleigh (just a block over from the Convention Center where the conference will be held) is the central thoroughfare of Raleigh and reflects the history of this capital city!

In an attempt to re-energize this thoroughfare in the 1970s, the street was closed to traffic and converted to a pedestrian mall in an attempt to revitalize the downtown area.

The lack of success of this project resulted in a return to vehicular traffic in 2006, and was celebrated as part of Raleigh Wide-Open, a now annual event!

Read about the history of this street leading up to its renaissance!

When you are here for NGS 2009, you'll get to see for yourself how successful the project has been as you enjoy the sights, sounds, restaurants and businesses that now line this exciting street that connects the Capitol Building at the northern end to the Progress Performing Arts Center at the southern end.