Comments on: European Village Coming To North Raleigh

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:33:20 +0000

I agree with the previous posting. With the expansion of Falls of Neuse Road from WakeField it’ll be even more convemient plus half the drive vs North Hills. If Lafayette as nice (or nicer) than North Hills, I think it may be North Hills that has more to worry about if people stay local. There are a lot of people with money to spend around Lafayette Village and we need some nicer places to shop and dine at around here. Add to that people who will drive to Lafayette just for the uniqueness of it all(assuming it lives up to the hype) then it may be a real success afterall. Time will tell but like someone else said above I surely wouldn’t be against it. This section of Raleigh will only get more popular which means more houses, more customers in future.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:33:00 +0000

By: Rudy

Rudy — Wed, 02 May 2007 02:36:42 +0000

Personally, I will do my best to make this venture an incredible success. I live in a nice neighborhood nearby and can assure you my neighbors and I will support those who were willing to put this wonderful investment in out backyard. From Wakefield Plantation, to Faircroft, Devon, Bailey Farms, Bent Tree, and all the beautiful neighborhoods up Honeycutt, along Durant and Strickland, down Falls of Neuse, or any home nearby, high priced or not, we will thank these store merchants with our business. Don’t be surprised if this ‘village’ steals some business from North Hills. We love our Falls Village, all the new shops being built along Durant like the Chop House, and North Hills too (Mura for their incredible Sushi in particular)! and will still continue go to all of them as well, but Lafayette Village may be a lot more successful than some think mainly because it’ll be unique, unlike the same ‘ole you see everywhere else. And that will draw people, you watch. My family will help make it so. And I’ll bet there are many more families who will enjoy, and support the same. Looking forward to next summer when it opens!

By: Rudy

Rudy — Wed, 02 May 2007 02:36:00 +0000

By: Al

Al — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:26:30 +0000

I have to say, I am ecstatic about the prospects of this village. It is definitley going to be a unique setting, something different from what everyone is used to. It will be a good place to spend a Saturday / Sunday afternoon and at least take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I have included a link I have found which everyone should find useful.
http://www.lafayettevillageraleigh.com/index.htm

By: Al

Al — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:26:00 +0000

By: transitman

transitman — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:19:46 +0000

Please. This is not European; this is not a village. It is a theme park, and a weak one at that. Or it’s a strip mall with better trim. Time will tell.
Villages have RESIDENTS. On a per square foot basis, this development has about the same parking ratio as Southpoint Mall. This is a suburban design that does not interact with its neighbors, and it is mixed use by the weakest of definitions.
I agree with Bryant that a city like Raleigh should not have to settle. However, if the genuine consensus is that this is an improvement on the status quo, then the bar is set very low and Raleigh does a LOT of settling.

By: transitman

transitman — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:19:00 +0000

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 22:23:44 +0000

North Raleigh is missing a lot of what this developer is trying to draw. Can anyone name a good bakery, bread place (such as LaFarm in Cary), Chocolatier, or even a wine shop (such as the Wine Merchant) as they mention here in North Raleigh? This would be a great one stop shop to get these great essentials that North Raleigh is missing. Now, a Gourmet Market just up the road from the Fresh Market is perplexing. Who could they get to fill that spot. I agree with the boutiques, do we really need ANOTHER boutique in Raleigh??? But, we can use a good loaf of bread and a great glass of Cabernet.

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 22:23:00 +0000