The Triangle: East vs. West

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The time for RTP to be *the* focal point/downtown passed with the rejection of the Goodmon plan in the 90s. Once the DBAP, RBC Center, Wake Med (formerly SAS) soccer park, the new Raleigh Convention Center, and the Durham Performing Arts center were approved, there was/is no need to put a facility of that type into RTP.

However, the timing is perfect for TMC to be *a* focal point on the first/main rail line, with midrise offices, residences, hotels, etc. Though something needs to happen soonish or developments like the one in Morrisville at NC 54 and Cary Parkway will be the "standard" and TOD won't have a chance. Luckily 54/55 doesn't seem to be reinventing itself any time soon, and the Miami/Page/54 area is built out, so there isn't as much pressure from the west. Though the buildings near the TTA tranfser point in front of the Raddison are starting to look pretty good.