University Square

Nick Andersen

11/11/2009

As UNC mulls redevelopment plans for University Square, the property could see a flurry of development by 2014 — or none at all.

Now that the University finds itself involved with a mixed-use development in Chapel Hill on top of its expansive vision at the satellite Carolina North campus, it will be hard pressed to find the funds to fully complete its ambitious development agenda.

University Square plans add 300 parking spots

Courtney Price

11/02/2009

Town leaders have identified increasing the amount of parking downtown as key to the economic development of Chapel Hill.

With its plans for University Square Plaza, UNC’s administration is hoping to provide an answer to their call.

Renovations at the square will add multi-level parking decks to increase the amount of parking in downtown Chapel Hill by about 300 spaces.

Public divided on University Square

Seth Crawford

10/16/2009

Developers and some residents said at a forum Thursday that University Square should be a campus entertainment center that would cater to suburbanites and casual diners.

But others argued that this would drive out local business and clog already limited street access.

Editorial Board

10/15/2009

Granville Towers and University Square have been integral parts of the UNC community for years. Now the site is officially controlled by the University — and there are big plans in store for its future.

The redevelopment will have major economic and social repercussions for decades to come.

Planner chosen to redo square

Sarah Frier

09/11/2009

An architecture firm that has worked with Duke University and Disney has been chosen to redesign the 12-acre lot that includes University Square and Granville Towers.

Editorial Board

09/11/2009

Granville Towers and University Square are an eyesore, but the University shouldn’t rush to demolish the towers or the square now that it controls the property.

Architect chosen for University Square

Sarah Frier

09/10/2009

Architecture firm Elkus Manfredi has been chosen to re-do the 12-acre lot that includes University Square and Granville Towers.

Now that the UNC-Chapel Hill Foundation owns the site, the University is planning to mostly tear it down, add office space, triple the retail space and build multi-level parking decks.

The firm was chosen this week out of six finalists.

Plans for University Square off ground

Sarah Frier

09/08/2009

Now that University Square and Granville Towers are owned by the UNC-Chapel Hill Foundation, plans are in motion to mostly demolish and rebuild the site.

The plans for the 12 acres include triple the retail space, a multi-level parking deck with 300 more spots and more than 200,000 square feet of office space.

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