Official Wake Campus Development Thread

[wakephan09]

putting a new student center where Tribble is located is very short-sited.

yes, it's a small location

 

[CaptRenault]

Here is WFU's official announcement of the Baity St. redevelopment project. The announcement states that: "...this redevelopment effort aims to reinforce Winston-Salem’s position as a tourism, sports and entertainment destination by creating a lively mixed-use development with plans for new retail, restaurant, experiential and/or residential spaces."

The announcement fails to mention that, according to Wake's near-term campus space plan, the first building to be built is probably going to be a large office building for Wake staff (IT, HR, legal, finance).

Announcement about Baity Street redevelopment | Inside WFU - news for the Wake Forest community

In August 2023, Wake Forest announced it was exploring the redevelopment of University-owned property adjacent to Allegacy Stadium, Couch Ballpark and the Joel Coliseum. Working with the City of Winston-Salem, Carter and Front Street Capital, this redevelopment effort aims to reinforce...

inside.wfu.edu

...In March 2024, the Winston-Salem City Council approved $35 million in state funding for infrastructure enhancements needed to support economic development. To do this work necessitates the closing of and major construction on and under Deacon Boulevard. As part of the comprehensive redevelopment and infrastructure improvement plan, The Last Resort bar property will need to be demolished to facilitate work in the area. While a timeline for the demolition is not set, it will likely occur later this year.

Recognizing the importance of the Last Resort to students, the University is actively considering the need for social spaces and ways to connect. Campus leaders will be working on plans to enhance student gatherings and social spaces during the development of the Baity Street area.

The planning team will keep students informed as plans take shape. The University will continue to prioritize creating a sense of belonging among all students and student organizations so members of our community have spaces in which they can live, learn, grow, be challenged, and celebrate – both on campus and in the surrounding areas.