Since its founding, Rolesville’s Main Street, formerly U.S. Hwy 401, predominantly served as a pass-through for all automobile traffic traveling to and from the Triangle area, and as such is dotted with fast food restaurants and automobile-related service shops. The completion of the 401 Bypass changed all this and has provided Rolesville an opportunity to reclaim its Main Street, or “downtown”.
In 2018, Town leaders and community members collaborated on the development of a Vision Plan to guide future growth along the entire 4.5-mile stretch of US Hwy 401 Business. This Plan was a joint effort by the Town of Rolesville and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).
Main Street Vision Plan
The Town seeks to create a downtown destination and promote safety, walkability, bike-ability, and an engaging business climate along Main Street. The Vision Plan divides the 4-mile Main Street corridor into three areas ripe for development. Utilizing urban design practices to build a sense of place, the vision includes the following goals:
Goals
- Create an Equitable Main Street for Everyone and Every Mode
- Promote Diverse Housing Stock for Multiple Age Groups and Income Levels
- Celebrate the Town with Clear Gateways
- Reestablish a Town Center
- Retain and Respect the Small-Town Feel
Main Street Project
Based on the Plan, Rolesville has embarked on a $23 million roadway improvement project to create a safer, more successful, and more attractive Main Street for residents, business owners, and visitors. The Town believes that making these improvements will not only improve safety for all modes of transportation but will attract future development and raise the value of all existing properties on Main Street. Visit the project website to learn more and sign up for periodic updates.
Rolesville Downtown Development Association
Mission
Main Street Park
Address: 200 South Main Street
500 Scarboro Street (entrance behind Sanford Creek Elementary, closest to Shelter D)
Located in the heart of Rolesville, Main Street Park has four rentable shelters, a gazebo, an open play field, two playgrounds, and over one mile of greenway trails. Without a paid reservation, the shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
news
To see the latest news in and around Downtown Rolesville, check out our News page.
Upcoming and Exciting Events
Cobblestone Village is an 11-acre development including 50,000 sq. ft. of retail/restaurant space, 180 apartment units, and open space located at the historic town center intersection of Main and Young Streets.
Wallbrook is a 78-acre development including over 265,000 sq. ft. of retail, 138 Townhomes, and a Publix grocery store, located at the southern end of Main Street coming into town from Raleigh.
The former Pine Glo building under new ownership has been rezoned from Industrial to General Commercial. Future plans entail an indoor and outdoor recreation facility, including an ice rink, basketball courts and a restaurant. Learn more here: https://www.rolesvillenc.gov/project/414-s-main-street
What's Coming to Rolesville
Details of all Development Applications under review by the Town of Rolesville are below.
Click the map and links below to learn more about existing and new developments in Rolesville.