CHCCS faces decline in student enrollment, experts point to housing and private education
While Orange County's population grew by nearly 17,000 from 2010 to 2022, much of the growth occurred in those aged 65 and older.
Read More »While Orange County's population grew by nearly 17,000 from 2010 to 2022, much of the growth occurred in those aged 65 and older.
Read More »Affordable housing is uniquely priced housing with a cost deemed affordable to low income households.
The Public Housing Department manages 336 apartments in 13 neighborhoods throughout Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Tina Vaughn is the director of the department.
Those who wish to use public housing must be at least 18 years old, capable of living independently, have no history of being a disruptive neighbor and may not have a record of criminal activity involving violence or illegal drug activity. The total income of the occupant or occupants cannot exceed 50% of the median.
UNC offers on-campus housing for graduate students, including Baity Hill Apartments. Graduate students also look off-campus for housing but find that ...
Read More »According to the Housing and Transportation Affordability Index, most Chapel Hill residents spend 65 percent of their income or more on housing and ...
Read More »Following the town council's 5-3 vote in June to amend the Town's land use management ordinance, no applications have been received for the newly allowed ...
Read More »The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met and discussed housing and school capacity.
Read More »"It's disturbing to hear our student population consistently complain about people who are struggling in a failing economy. Posting that an unhoused person ...
Read More »“That has been a bigger focus for local government and the community in general, which is really heartening to see,” Jackie Jenks, the president and ...
Read More »The PEACH apartments have 10 rental units available for families earning 30 percent or less of the area's median income.
Read More »"The reality is this: The Searing slate has made it clear they support parks and splash pads over people and housing. That would be fine and dandy if ...
Read More »"Chapel Hill needs affordable housing desperately, but Town efforts to enact policy to make that possible are repeatedly fought by residents of wealthy ...
Read More »There are 201 people currently on the waitlist for public housing in Chapel Hill. Community members struggling to find affordable and safe housing wait ...
Read More »Major changes to the project include downsizing the south side from 390 units down to between 100 and 135 units, adding 50 units to the north side and ...
Read More »Apple pledged to employ 2,700 people within a decade at its new Research Triangle Park campus. Officials expect the influx of new people to impact housing ...
Read More »"This shortage of affordable housing and livable wages is even more alarming given that Facilities Services is undergoing a 'high volume of staff vacancies,' ...
Read More »St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church of Chapel Hill seeks a zoning permit from Chapel Hill Town Council for an affordable housing development — ...
Read More »UNC's increase in on-campus housing costs can be attributed to inflation, development and the upkeep of residence halls. Allan Blattner, executive director ...
Read More »"Both Chapel Hill and Athens have been named the best college town in the country in years past. And both schools have plenty of national championships ...
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