Downtown bridge projects may spur development opportunities, Raleigh officials say
(Triangle Business Journal – October 9, 2015)
Some City Council members expressed concern about the aesthetic elements of the proposed plan. However, Joe Milazzo of the Regional Transportation Alliance, a business coalition, says the bridges will serve as a gateway into the heart of downtown. “They’re going to serve multiple purposes,” Milazzo says. “They’re going to improve traffic in the area and they’re going to be a focus of people heading into downtown. The aesthetic element is very important.”