Cary’s long-planned South Hills makeover is getting a rewrite after voters put the brakes on a key piece of the deal. Residents rejected the town’s parks and recreation bond, which would have helped bankroll a big new sports complex, so developers and cultural groups are pivoting toward arts and mixed-use projects as possible new anchors. Small retailers that once banked on year-round arena traffic are now waiting to see what actually lands on site. The first phase focuses on a 70,000-square-foot former car dealership that is slated to host a major cultural tenant, signaling that South Hills is still moving forward, just on a different track.
Bond Vote Throws Anchor Into Question
The bond package that would have helped fund a Sports & Recreation Community Center went down at the ballot box in November 2024, upending plans for what had been pitched as the centerpiece of the South Hills redevelopment, according to Axios Raleigh. Without that voter-approved money, town and developer officials say the…..