Changes might be coming to East Rosemary Street and downtown Chapel Hill
With more office spaces, vendor locations and parking decks, the proposed plan brings change to downtown Chapel Hill.
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Chapel Hill transit project becomes eligible for $100 million of federal funding
“The BRT Project will have its own specialized buses and everything that will run along that corridor, which means that the other buses we would currently consider running in the corridor won’t need as many buses as they’re currently using."
Chapel Hill arts and culture division wants to focus on sustainability in the future
In a recent town meeting, Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture details how they plan to lead by example, and plan events that are not only more sustainable, but inclusive as well.
Carrboro Town Council discusses plans to end homelessness and improve transit system
“These are folks that have lived their whole lives, and they want to stay in this community, they work two and three jobs, they can’t afford the rents.”
Chapel Hill passes fund for criminal justice fee relief
The Town of Chapel Hill is creating a Fund for Criminal Justice Debt for the neediest defendants. The fund will include $20,000 that will be used to help defendants pay their court debts. Council members hope the fund will help defendants reintegrate into society.
Chapel Hill Town Council considers reducing number of members, extending mayoral term
"'One question is, do we go down to seven?" he said. "Another question is: what do we do with the vacancy?'"
County governments in consensus on necessity for climate action, begin developing plans
Carrboro is the only jurisdiction that has an official climate action plan, while both Chapel Hill and Hillsborough are currently developing theirs. All three towns have individual goals and areas of focus, but wider county collaboration through the Orange County Climate Council is beginning to take shape.
Chapel Hill Transit wants community members to weigh in on the future of its services
The development of the Short Range Transit Plan began in September 2017. The six goals of the plan are to improve transit mode shift, increase ridership, create high-frequency transit corridors, emphasize equity, improve weekend service and enhance the convenience of living without a private vehicle.
Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting
Since the 2002 Greene Tract resolution was adopted, several different land-use needs have been suggested, but no development has started on the lot.
After decades of delays, plans for the Greene Tract are finally moving forward
Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County governments have agreed to move forward on plans for the Greene Tracts. Proposed developments include affordable housing, mixed-use space, a nature preserve and a school.
Carrboro celebrates the opening of Martin Luther King Jr. Park
“He’s not a hero for some of the community, he’s not my hero because I’m an African-American, he’s not the hero of women because he heralded women’s rights, he’s not the hero of the immigrant because he fought for their rights,” Richards said. “He’s not the hero of soldiers or those who would do war because he fought for peace. He is the hero of all of us.”
Here's how you can celebrate MLK Day this weekend
Over the next few days, organizations in Orange County will host events celebrating and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. These events will include a memorial banquet, an NAACP rally and even more.
Meet the new executive director of housing nonprofit Community Home Trust
“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.”
Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz resigns
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.
Meet the new members of the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town councils
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.
Great Recession to presidential elections: three town leaders reflect on past decade
Mark Kleinschmidt, Nancy Oates and Hongbin Gu recollect on their time as town leaders as the political landscape of Chapel Hill changes.
How post-recession conditions have led to changes in affordable housing policy
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 ranks second statewide in LGBTQ+ equality index, falls behind national cities
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.
Did you know Chapel Hill is a scorpio? Town government celebrates 200th birthday
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.
After a recount, Oates is out, Huynh is in
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.
