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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-40023 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:41:26 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-40023 When the article was written, the project’s website was not displaying any artwork or site plans, so it appeared that the doctors’ offices would be razed. Someone with the project corrected me, so I struck the portion that was incorrect. As for the rest, you will have to be more specific with your criticisms.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-40020 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:16:39 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-40020 I am unclear with this article and the items that have been stricken… I have been to the project web site and this seems to be a misrepresentation of what is in development. I am a downtown business owner and resident and frequently visit the Ridgewood shopping center. In the realm of progress this project is not only smart, but goes far beyond what I would expect from the powers that be. Your article is confusing.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-39103 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:44:12 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-39103 The salad with chicken is pretty good.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38990 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:44:58 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38990 I assume that the business plan at this point involves little more than keeping Whole Foods happy.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38795 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:30:52 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38795 It’s my understanding that the medical office will NOT be torn down. Also, I think more parking, a better entrance and all the improvements will greatly enhance the shopping experience for everyone who goes to this landmark neighborhood shopping center. I have lots of lunches at the Tripp’s and a better entrance off Glenwood is a great idea, and I would love to have better parking. Glad this is happening.
Also, when I went to the site, there were several plans and photos on the site. I went under the “Gallery” tab and found a site plan, and other drawings. Very informative and helpful.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38794 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:14:08 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38794 Dana thanks for raising awareness about this great project for Ridgewood Shopping Center. I think this plan is a great idea as the need for more parking is greatly needed there. I wanted to add a point of clarification to your post. The Doctor’s Office, according to the renderings on http://www.abetterridgewood.org shows that the doctor’s office will be still standing.
Regardless, great post but just wanted to make sure the facts were out there.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38728 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:48:14 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38728 People can (and should) get out of their cars and off of their fat asses and walk the 20 yards from the new parking to the shops at Ridgewood. It’s just not that difficult. Several weeks ago, I watched a woman in Cameron Village drive from the Fresh Market to the ABC store! Walking is not a hard thing to do. By the way, pedestrians have the right of way (Cars=bigger and capable of crushing any pedestrian). I do agree that the walkers should use crosswalks (if available) and not run out in the front of moving cars but I also think that going 35 MPH in a parking lot is way too fast. As far as Tripp’s goes, it is a decent, moderately priced restaurant and the cuisine (while not esoteric) is good.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38713 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:29:53 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38713 Why do they have a website to show only one rendering, which isn’t that detailed?
Why not show a site plan? More views? What are they hiding?
I also wonder if and hope that the new Whole Foods set to open in North Raleigh will help alleviate some of the traffic and parking issues at this Whole Foods.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38659 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:37 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38659 Trips makes one of the better crabcakes in the city…actually has crab in there with the breading, and only about $12. I have ones elsewhere that are about the same, but cost $20. Their greens and grill salad is great, their pasta, burgers, quesadilla, salmon salad, etc. all great. The twins love the three cheese pasta with chicken and my oldest gets a Caeser salad. They make a good strong drink at the bar. There service is fast and efficient. Their servings are huge and usually around $12. What is not to like?
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38644 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:04:37 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38644 Why don’t they buy that small shopping center at Dixie Trail and Medlin, and rechristen it “Ridgewood North” or somesuch? Then they could have shuttle buses between toney shops and restaurants at each location. Yeah I know, it won’t help the parking situation any.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38603 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:31:21 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38603 Good points, Eddie, but parking decks run at about $20K per space. That adds up to a lot of book signings and herbal remedies.
Beth, I can’t say I understand the Tripp’s thing! That’s one menu I can stare at for 15 minutes and not find anything interesting.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38601 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:28:36 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38601 Pavement/destruction/courtesy/and parking decks – Actually, I think the biggest reality is that rather than paving over everything, the problem could be infinitely better if people would learn to drive like the nice people they should be… develop some desperately needed courtesy habits. People in that parking lot act like they’re going to get their last meal, and that they own every parking space that presents itself… oh, and cars come first. Pedestrians have a responsibility too – strolling across a car path like you’re on a walk in the woods, without any consideration of car movement is just irresponsible. All of that just makes a mess – let’s all go back to driving school first and THEN decide if we need destruction and more asphalt!
How about parking decks? – they’re not unsightly if businesses and residences are placed around them – just look to see what is going on in downtown, or at North Hills – isn’t that a more responsible use of land and environment?
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38600 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:22:43 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38600 I concur about the parking situation. If you even pull up the satellite image of that area via google maps, the entire lot was full at the time the image was taken.
They have serious parking issues.
That entire shopping center has so much potential and this “better ridgewood” plan is only a patch on a growing wound. To be fair though, the economy isn’t “there” yet to support an “awesome ridgewood” plan.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38599 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:21:50 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38599 I’m glad to see that they are attempting to improve pedestrian access as well as parking. While I don’t necessarily think this plan is the most ambitious or far reaching in putting amenities in this community, I would like to see some other older shopping center make improvements as they can.
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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/comment-page-1/#comment-38592 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:50:49 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/07/05/ridgewood-proposes-sweeping-entrance-change/#comment-38592 But the reality is, they desperately need more parking. I go there regularly and it is VERY often that there is just NO parking left. It is awful when QRB has a reading, or when Trips is busy….which it often is (IMO, one of the most underappreciated restaurants in Raleigh…great food, great service).
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