Sure, since the ball dropped this past New Years and 2016 officially began, you have probably heard snippets here and there of how downtown Raleigh is making a comeback.
With the beginning of March, Raleigh movers can safely say that downtown Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. Local bar owner, Zack Medford, speaks for the rest of the population when he says that “I think it’s a great time to be in downtown Raleigh to watch exciting new changes that come every single year.”
Don’t believe us? Then simply take a look at the facts below:
– 13 construction projects have already finished up this year, with 13 more already underway, and seven more recently announced.
– Raleigh movers will have no problem staying busy; an additional 300 hotel rooms, 2,700 living units, and two million square feet of office space will be added in the next several years.
– Between the 80 stores, 129 restaurants, and 1,127 hotel rooms, downtown Raleigh has something for all age groups to do on Friday nights.
– City leaders have ensured that Raleigh movers will continue to bring the population count higher with the announcement of new development plans including: improved green spaces, more shops and residences, better walking and biking opportunities, enhanced public transit, and a possible sports center.
– The nationwide unemployment rate is 6.6 percent for people aged 25 to 34, while the unemployment rate for the same age group is 5.1 percent.