Click here to sign the PETITION to bring Whole Foods to North Raleigh.
Anyone who shops at the only Whole Foods Market in Raleigh, North Carolina (on Wade Ave) knows that it's almost always crowded and hard to get around in the aisles without bumping into someone, let alone find a parking space! It is estimated that about 20% of the shoppers drive from North Raleigh and surrounding areas just to shop there. Myself, I am one of them, living in the Wakefield neighborhood.
Well this may soon be alleviated (in 2010) with a proposed plan to build a new Whole Foods at Six Forks Rd and Strickland Rd (Colonnade Center Dr). Whole Foods is currently in negotiations with the developers (Regency Centers & Welcor Development)... yes you may have already heard the rumors, and they're true!
Before you get too excited, the one thing that can prevent this from happening is lack of support - there is a re-zoning issue to get past (from business park to commercial). However, it should be an easy issue to get past if the BringWholeFoods.org Grassroots Comittee is successful in getting enough signatures on the petition for rezoning.
Whole Foods is not just another grocery chain... Not only are they known for their high quality natural and organic products, but they actively support local growers, and are actively involved in supporting the communities in which their stores reside in. Whole Foods Markets have values that make them a welcome, needed and wanted addition to any community!
People who live in the North Raleigh area will discover a new place to take their kids and have a healthy lunch, take home a delicious and preservative-free prepared meal for dinner, or just find unique, quality and local products as part of their regular shopping routine.
If you would like to support bringing Whole Foods Market to North Raleigh please sign the PETITION!
The GrassRoots Committee (which I am proud to be a part of) is aiming to get as many signatures as possible by the end of this July. Then moving forward to the next step which will be the public hearing slated for October. To sign the petition you do not have to be a resident only in the North Raleigh area... if you live near the Wade Ave location you may most certainly support it to alleviate some of the overcrowding!
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