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Raleigh city leaders are soliciting input for the development of a former North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles site which spans nearly 6 acres. The city bought the site, which is along the planned New Bern Corridor Bus Rapid Transit route, for $20 million, higher than the appraised $13 million, to ensure control over its future development. The first stage in gathering public input is the formation of a project working group comprising 7 to 9 community members familiar with the area.
Raleigh City Seeks Public Input for Former DMV Headquarters Site
Raleigh city authorities are requesting public opinions on the prospective plans for the 6-acre site of the former North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) headquarters. The North Carolina Council of State authorized the city’s $20 million purchase of this property last June.
The vacated building, located near the projected New Bern Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, had been unoccupied since the DMV shifted its headquarters to Rocky Mount in 2019. The city of Raleigh placed a higher bid than the property’s $13 million appraised value to ensure acquisition and maintain control over its future use.
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin emphasized the city’s desire to incorporate community suggestions in the next development stage for this central site. The initial step towards receiving public ideas is to form a project working group.
For more details or to express interest in participating in the group, visit the official website.
City representatives announced that the group will comprise of 7-9 community members familiar with the area. Raleigh officials confirmed last week that this team will hold significant influence over the property’s development direction.
For individuals interested in contributing to their community’s growth, apply here to join the property development working group.
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