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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Demolition to Begin This Saturday at Merschel Plaza in Downtown Winston-Salem

August 15, 2018. More change coming! Demolition of the pedestrian bridge at Merschel Plaza will start this Saturday, August 18 at 8:00am. The open green space, between the Pepper Building and XCaret (red awning), sits at the intersection of Trade, 4th, and 3rd Streets in downtown Winston-Salem. This block of downtown will house a new park with public restrooms. Kaledeium will become a bigger part of downtown; Imagine a year from now, busloads of school kids coming to Winston-Salem on a field trip. They'll explore Old Salem and come down the street to see the Children's Museum or Kaledium, our Science Center. The Pepper Building and surrounding structures will soon provide a much different view!

This pedestrian bridge in Merschel Plaza will be demolished on Saturday.

The grassy lawn between 3rd and 4th at Trade, which will become a public park. Kaleidium is in the background.

Side view of the pedestrian bridge, which currently has parking below

Current work on the Pepper Building.

Ground level photos added on August 16, 2018.

More Information:

In February 2018, the City of Winston-Salem shared the concept plan for Merschel Plaza. This was provided by Mayfair Development and is not the final design plan. You can see the video concept on YouTube here.

Merschel Plaza Vision Concept shared today at the DWSP Annual Meeting Today
Downtown Winston-Salem Blog, February 28, 2018

Central park in downtown Winston-Salem? City panel endorses paying partnership $4.6 million to finish Merschel Plaza with sidewalks, public restrooms
Winston-Salem Journal, August 14, 2018

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By Jessica Thomas Lewis

Sunday, July 15, 2018

National Ice Cream Day in the Piedmont Triad!

Today is National Ice Cream Day!

We've scoped out all the best events and narrowed it down to the ones that are FREE and FAMILY ORIENTED. The Piedmont Triad has lots of uniqueness and we celebrate with DIVERSE community events that make our area a FUN place to live. Live Laugh Love Play Shop Local with Piedmont Triad Living. Go to our calendar!

Friday, October 24, 2014

Fall on the Coast of North Carolina

The leaves are starting to change, and people's minds are shifting from spending time on the water to spending time watching from the shore with friends enjoying a campfire. Living on the coast of North Carolina means comfortable temperatures year-round, yet in the fall the temperatures do start to drop a little, pushing many people off of the water and back on the shore. When you are no longer enjoying the pool and the water activities, here are some popular fall activities to enjoy.

Take a Hike

The leaves are turning breathtaking colors this time of year, and in the coast they change just as they do further inland. This is the time to grab the family and go for a hike through the woodlands along the Albemarle Sound. Along the coast you will find beautiful, untouched woodlands to explore.

Campfires by the Water
What makes fall on the water so enjoyable? For many it is the campfires. Strike up a fire with friends or family and have the water as your backdrop as your roast s'mores and swap stories. The cooler evenings in fall are the ideal time to enjoy this common activity.

Fishing
Fishing is a year-round activity on the North Carolina coast, and in the fall, many of the tourists have headed home, leaving you to enjoy better fishing. Grab your gear, head out to your favorite dock or your boat and catch a trophy this fall.

Play Some Golf

Who wants to play golf in the middle of summer heat? When the fall weather comes, coastal North Carolina offers the ideal climate for a round of golf. Grab your clubs and head out to the golf course to play a round or two, and enjoy the cooler temperatures of fall.

Each of these activities is easy to enjoy in Scotch Hall Preserve, a premier luxury community on the shores of the Albemarle Sound. Schedule a visit to Scotch Hall Preserve this fall, and see what active living in a resort community looks like in North Carolina's beautiful fall.

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