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Downtown Apex: Progress Amid Pressure | Raleigh News
Downtown Apex is transforming with a $4.7 million streetscape project designed to boost walkability and outdoor dining—but local businesses are feeling the heat. Construction has slashed foot traffic, raised rents, and added costs, pushing some to the brink as they struggle to break even. Yet many owners, who helped shape the plan, see it as a long-term bet on a more vibrant core. The town’s pushing back against the “closed” narrative, promoting businesses and hosting events to lure crowds—balancing progress with the heartbeat of local commerce. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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