“All of the trends — income trends, demographic trends, trends of developing housing — are all working against us,” Dowling said. “It’s really hard to create affordable housing, it’s much harder today than it was 20 years ago.”
In a press release, Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz said she'll be leaving the council in February to move to New Zealand.
Carrboro and Chapel Hill Town Councils have three new members, one of which is a current UNC student, who all seek positive change in the area.
Mark Kleinschmidt, Nancy Oates and Hongbin Gu recollect on their time as town leaders as the political landscape of Chapel Hill changes.
After the recession of 2008, the effects on the local housing market influenced policy decisions in Chapel Hill, presenting many issues to affordable housing that have continued to bleed into the decade.
Chapel Hill has scored its highest score ever in the LGBTQ+ Equality Index, but due to limitations from HB2, it cannot meet all the needs it wants to.
The government of the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated its 200th birthday with remarks from past and present public officials, singing from the UNC Tarpeggios and the opening of a 25-year-old time capsule.
Per Orange County election law, non-prevailing candidates within one percent may request a recount after results are certified at the Board of Elections’ canvas meeting. After requesting a recount of the Chapel Hill Town Council race, incumbent Nancy Oates will finish her term on Dec. 4, and UNC student Tai Huynh will join the Council.
At the latest Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, the Town Council recognized the 200th anniversary of Chapel Hill government, discussed community programs, and considered issues related to land use and UNC Health Care.
The Town of Chapel Hill suggests that affordable housing should cost no more than 30 percent of a household's income. However, the number of new "luxury" developments is increasing despite affordable housing efforts
The 180 West Apartment Homes in Carrboro was acquired by an Atlanta-based firm and will be undergoing renovations and a renaming.
For individuals with mental illnesses or other health conditions, finding affordable and livable properties can raise challenges. The UNC School of Social Work, working with a local nonprofit, has found a solution through tiny homes.
Incumbent Chapel Hill Town Council candidate said she will request the Orange County Board of Elections conduct a recount. The Board met Friday for their canvas meeting to certify the results of the Nov. 5 municipal and school board elections. Three candidates — Oates and challengers Sue Hunter and Tai Huynh — stood at around 13 percent of the vote after certification. The recount will be conducted next Thursday.
At the most recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, topics included the Language Access Plan, on-street parking and more.
“Any new Chapel Hill regulations will affect not only those property owners who use the STR system for profit, but also residents like us for whom the system simply makes it possible to plan for the future." Following multiple other cities, including Raleigh, Chapel Hill's Short-Term Rental Task Force will be recommending regulations on short-term rentals, like Airbnb, to the Town Council. Chapel Hill residents have mixed opinions on short-term rentals as some think they are beneficial for the Town and some do not.
“In the midst of what our country’s going through right now, we need to be reminded of what unites us, and Veterans Day is a perfect reminder of that, what our country stands for, the values and commitments that our veterans have fought to protect,” Price said.
Celebrate Arbor Day by entering the Town of Chapel Hill's "Tree of the Year" contest.
The North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation recently acquired 12.8 acres of biologically diverse land in Chapel Hill.
People are frustrated over the lack of diversity in Chapel Hill councils, and Mayo's loss against Jack Whaley exemplifies an debate over the nomination.
The Town's affordable housing preservation strategy is organized around three key objectives: preserve affordable housing, improve or maintain quality of affordable housing and support tenant protections for households at risk of displacement.
