Good morning. The Fayetteville City Council will hold a public hearing today to consider a proposal from a Florida-based developer to revive long-stalled plans for a tower atop the Hay Street parking deck.
The downtown plan calls for a seven-story apartment building with 124 units and a six-story hotel with 119 rooms. Construction would begin in June 2026 and wrap up by May 2028.
The contract says the city could lend the developer, Fay Hay Master Venture LLC, up to $5.7 million to complete the project, which includes the long-sought installation of an elevator. Read more in today’s top story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Cumberland County Schools will give families an up-close look at its specialized academic programs during the district’s annual Choice Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville. Also: Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on fatal drug overdoses, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Fayetteville leaders to discuss contract for long-awaited tower on Hay Street parking deck
A Florida developer wants to build a 12-story apartment and hotel project.
More from CityView
Cumberland County Schools to host Choice Fair on Nov. 15
Principals, academy directors, and staff will explain the Choice Programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.
A Genius Among Us
Nabarun Dasgupta runs the UNC Street Drug Analysis Lab.
Events
HOMESCHOOL: POLLINATOR FOLK ART PAINTING
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 2-4 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a vibrant journey through folk art traditions as we celebrate the tiny heroes of our ecosystem—pollinators!
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10-11:30 a.m. today
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow, controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
AIR ANGELS: FLIGHT HELENE
- Where: Cameo Art House Theatre, 225 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 6-8 p.m. today
- What: Join us for the special premiere of “Air Angels: Flight Helene,” a film from Just Do GOOD Entertainment, celebrating the everyday heroes who jumped into action to help individuals stranded in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Obituaries
Cheyenne Jones King
Cheyenne Jones King, 71, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
William Shipley
William Shipley, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Judith Ann Armstrong Dove
Judith “Judy” Ann Armstrong Dove, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Until tomorrow!
🎭 Sweet Tea Shakespeare will present The Crucible this month at the Arts Council of Fayetteville downtown. Shows are Nov. 13-16 and Nov. 20-23. Buy tickets online at sweetteashakespeare.com.
~ Sarah
