Raleigh labeled, "The Best American city" - September 2011
Businessweek.com dubbed Raleigh "the best American city." The publication based its rankings on 16 criteria, including the number of recreational amenities, strength of the local economy and the education level of the population. The magazine mentioned the Research Triangle Park, Duke University, North Carolina State University and UNC Chapel Hill, good air quality and a great State Farmers Market as highlights of the area.
The Lafayette concept fits seamlessly into 73,000 square feet. Not too large or overwhelming, the space is manageable, convenient and well suited to fulfill the vision of a small European village. The village, with its thematic charm, will draw its strength as a commercial entity from an appropriate and select roster of tenants which complement, and meld into the concept. Choosing tenants will require review by and approval from the Oversight Team for Lafayette. Only those prospective tenants viewed as integrating into the micro culture of Lafayette, and as supporting the solidarity of the village will be accepted/approved. By creating a strong, symbiotic relationship among and between store owners/operators/center management, all will benefit from a special idea and commercial experience.
Interest in Lafayette has been overwhelming. Thus, it is our intent to solicit merchants consistent with our vision and to invite them to participate in Lafayette. There will then be a designation of space that would be available to them, should they be accepted. We encourage new ideas or concepts, compatible with our vision, to be submitted for review.
For merchants/purveyors of food or services, who believe that Lafayette fits with their business plans, and who embrace the Lafayette concept, please contact us at lease@lafayettevillageraleigh.com
About the VillageWe have designed the building massing model around 80ft specimen oak trees. These gifts from nature define the shaded umbrella seating areas of the “Village Green”. There is a line of sight "teaser" glimpses of the dining component/cafe activity for the Falls of Neuse traffic, an important aspect of a destination location. The Village Green area has a southern exposure, allowing the proper solar orientation for all seasons - shade in summer and maximum sun in the winter.
All parking is at the periphery and below the village, allowing pedestrian entry at multiple locations. Once in the village, all traffic is pedestrian, from the Village Green to the center court fountain and along the paved streets that expose quaint shops and markets.
The Gourmet Market with fine specialty, organic, and prepared to go gourmet foods is integral to our food component. We believe that a Pastry/Bakery Shop, a Chocolatier, and other compatible specialty food purveyors will complete the mix.
The retail boutiques of Lafayette accommodate: Ladies, Mens and Children's Clothing and Accessories; Designer Shoes, Antiques, Estate Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, Fine Linens, Home Decor, Florist, Fine Papers and Stationery, Designer Eye Wear, Gift Shop, custom Tailor/ Alteration, Wine and Smoke Shop, Apothecary, Gourmet Kitchen, and other Specialty shops of quality/unique offerings.
Properly mixed, this European village setting attracts selective shoppers/diners, who will visit often for the boutiques and bistros. It also acts as a gathering place as the old country village did, with meetings of friends at the Piazza Fountain or passing on the shopping streets.
Arguably, "THE" premier mixed use site in the Raleigh market area.
Located at Falls of Neuse and Honeycutt Roads, this premier location falls amidst Raleigh's most affluent zip codes. The 6.84 acre site is poised to capture the expansion traffic to the many new exclusive residential developments just to the north. Over 70,000 cars per day on the east-west 540 will greatly expand normal shopping access to Lafayette Village.
Learn how Raleigh is one of The 10 best places for young adults
Average household income 2009| 1 Mile Radius | 3 Mile Radius | 5 Mile Radius |
| $ 131,637 | $ 107,273 | $ 99,008 |
Average household income 2014
| 1 Mile Radius | 3 Mile Radius | 5 Mile Radius |
| $ 141,735 | $ 112,535 | $ 103,852 |
Population Comparison
| 1 Mile Radius | 3 Mile Radius | 5 Mile Radius |
| 5,572 | 64,851 | 154,678 |
Population Comparison 2012
| 1 Mile Radius | 3 Mile Radius | 5 Mile Radius |
| 5,637 | 76,055 | 194,447 |
Deomographics
| The US Census Bureau noted Raleigh as the number one growing city in the Eastern US. Here are some of the reasons why 76 people a day relocate to the Triangle area. | ||
| Forbes declares Raleigh third most innovative U.S. city | Another day, another high national ranking for Raleigh. | May 2010 |
| The Business Journal | June 8th | 2010 |
| The Raleigh metro area ranks among the top 10 places to live in the United States for 2010, according to a new study by the Web-based research firm RelocateAmerica.com. Raleigh ranked 8th | RelocateAmerica.com | 2010 |
| Census Bureau: | Raleigh emerges as big population winner 2010 | 2010 |
| A new study ranks Raleigh as the third best metropolitan area in the country for young adults seeking to establish themselves in a recessionary economy. | March 2010 | |
| Raleigh Named Forbes' Most Wired City, |
wifi, broadband | 2010 |
| Raleigh-Cary Ranked No. 3 |
Five Year Jobs Growth | 2010 |
| #1 Best Place For Business And Careers |
Forbes | 2009 |
| # 1 City Where People Are Relocating. |
Forbes | April 2009 |
| Forbes 2009 Raleigh Top College Sports Town |
Forbes | 2009 |
| #1 Best Place For Business And Careers |
Forbes | April 2007 |
| Top Ten Fastest Frowing MSA | US Census Bureau | July 2000 - 2005 |
| #1 Home Sellers Market |
Forbes | June 2007 |
| #15 Fastest Growing Large City (Raleigh, NC) | US Census Bureau | July 2007 |
| #8 Fastest Growing Large City (Cary, NC) | US Census Bureau | July 2007 |
| “Fast City” For R&D (Raleigh-Durham, NC) | Fast Company | July 2007 |
| #1 Area For Tech Business | Silicone Valley Leadership Group | Sept 2005 |
| #3 Hottest City For Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur | Oct 2005 |
| #4 Best City For Singles | Forbes | July 2005 |
| #7 Richest City | Forbes | Nov 2005 |
| Top "Seven Cool Cities" For Young Professionals | Kiplinger personal finance | Oct 2005 |
| #1 Biotech Workforce | Milkin Institute | June 2004 |
| #1 City With Happiest Workers | Hudson Employment Index | Mar 2004 |
| #1 Hottest Job Market | Business | Mar 2004 |
| #2 Best Place For Business | Forbes | May 2004 |
| #1 College Town | USA Today | Aug 2003 |
| #1 Place To Live & Work | Employment Review | June 2003 |
| #2 Best Place For Education | Forbes | June 2003 |
| #1 Business Climate | Site selection magazine | Nov 2002 |
| #1 Healthiest Place To Live | Outlook | Aug 2002 |
| #2 Most Educated City | US Census Bureau | Jan 2002 |
| #2 City In US For Relocation | Expansion Mgt | Jan 2002 |
| #1 Income Growth Batting Avg. | Demographics Daily | Oct 2001 |
| #1 Best Place To Live | Money | Nov 2000 |
| #1 Area For Education Opportunity | Time | Feb 2000 |
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