The Town of Apex has officially started construction on its downtown streetscape redesign, with completion targeted for October. The project is intended to create a more walkable, amenity-rich downtown and position Apex as a leading destination in the Carolinas.
What’s changing:
- Improved walkability — pedestrian-focused street design and traffic calming
- Public realm upgrades — streetscape amenities that support lingering and foot traffic
- Downtown positioning — designed to elevate Apex as a regional destination, not just a pass-through
Why it matters from a real estate perspective:
- Visibility and demand — enhanced streetscapes tend to increase retail and restaurant demand
- Tenant mix evolution — walkable environments support experiential and service-oriented uses
- Value concentration — capital often follows public investment into core downtown nodes
Public infrastructure projects like this typically reshape leasing dynamics well before completion. Timing—and positioning—will matter.
