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I think you meant North Hills. Right??? It's not a mall anymore but it was back then.
The story about I-40 between Raleigh and Durham goes back to IBM's decision to build its new site in RTP instead of VA back in the 60's. IBM had an operation in Raleigh already and they wouldn't commit to RTP unless the state committed to a hwy connecting Raleigh to RTP (where it linked to the Durham Fwy). For quite some time, I-40 literally ran only from Wade Ave at the Beltline to, basically, Davis Drive in RTP.
Nah, I meant Northgate. It's a mall off of I-40 in Durham.
VA was also in the running for that operation? Interesting, didn't know that. Do you know where exactly in VA?
I think it was NOVA. Several years ago there was a huge story in the News&Observer about the Park's development and IBM's influence. As the story goes, an IBM intern in Raleigh wrote to the CEO about RTP and that was the catalyst for them to come see what NC had to offer. At the time, the "Park" was just a forest. If I can find the story online, I'll share it.
I think it was NOVA. Several years ago there was a huge story in the News&Observer about the Park's development and IBM's influence. As the story goes, an IBM intern in Raleigh wrote to the CEO about RTP and that was the catalyst for them to come see what NC had to offer. At the time, the "Park" was just a forest. If I can find the story online, I'll share it.
Our local leaders had it righ when it came to RTP. That was one thing that has really influenced the region and catapaulted that area to what it is now.
Our local leaders had it righ when it came to RTP. That was one thing that has really influenced the region and catapaulted that area to what it is now.
Terry Sanford and company were progressive in NC when it certainly wasn't in vogue in the South.
We should learn from history and LEAD instead of recoiling into "yesterday's news" and outdated stategies. We need leaders who will embrace where we need to go instead of holding on to where we used to be.
Terry Sanford and company were progressive in NC when it certainly wasn't in vogue in the South.
We should learn from history and LEAD instead of recoiling into "yesterday's news" and outdated stategies. We need leaders who will embrace where we need to go instead of holding on to where we used to be.
AMEN to that! I don't see much leadership today from our leaders! Our politicians are too much into playing political games and scoring political points instead of positioning us into the future, and you wonder why this country is falling behind the rest of the world!
I think it was NOVA. Several years ago there was a huge story in the News&Observer about the Park's development and IBM's influence. As the story goes, an IBM intern in Raleigh wrote to the CEO about RTP and that was the catalyst for them to come see what NC had to offer. At the time, the "Park" was just a forest. If I can find the story online, I'll share it.
Ahhh, okay. Well I'm glad it went to Raleigh because it's pretty obvious now that NoVA didn't need IBM to catapult the region to economic heights. But if the potential destination were Richmond or Hampton Roads, that would have definitely changed some outcomes.
AMEN to that! I don't see much leadership today from our leaders! Our politicians are too much into playing political games and scoring political points instead of positioning us into the future, and you wonder why this country is falling behind the rest of the world!
Well, in some sort of defense, I would say the local leaders of Charlotte and Raleigh are doing all they can to prepare the cities for global competition. The problem is sometimes the state leaders hold them back. Much of it has to do with antiquated ways of distributing funds.
Well, in some sort of defense, I would say the local leaders of Charlotte and Raleigh are doing all they can to prepare the cities for global competition. The problem is sometimes the state leaders hold them back. Much of it has to do with antiquated ways of distributing funds.
I think it mostly has to do with fear of conservative voters and the big money that usually funds them.
I think it mostly has to do with fear of conservative voters and the big money that usually funds them.
Definitely an emphasis on conservative and not necessarily republican. NC has a history of being democratic but even the democrats have historically been dixiecrats historically. Now, as of the pass few 10-20 years both areas have been more progressive/liberal. But even still its not enough to counteract the conservative state leaning.
Things could be a lot worse; the politics in NC could be like the politics in GA. *shudder*
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