Fayetteville Street Streetscape Improvement Project

The streetscape improvement project is an initial phase of the Fayetteville Street Streetscape Plan, which creates a long-term vision for the corridor through design standards for landscaping, lighting, public art, site furnishings, and pedestrian improvements.

The Fayetteville Street Streetscape Improvement Project was approved with a $1 million budget allocation by the City Council at the November 4, 2025, meeting. The recommended short-term implementation strategy includes:

• Modifying horizontal planters to gain space for activation and outdoor seating.
• Introducing public art designed to create engaging visual experiences within the corridor.
• Fabricating and installing wayfinding and interactive seating elements.
• Adding new outdoor seating and activation elements.

Project Schedule

Public Art 

Raleigh Arts has issued artist calls for public art installations along Fayetteville Street. Visit Raleigh Arts to review each request for qualifications and application instructions. There are currently two opportunities with up to five total artists selected.

• Immersive Viewshed 
• Wayfinding and Interactive Seating