Chapel Hill Town Council

Column: Making downtown Chapel Hill better requires innovation and collaboration

I want to walk down Franklin Street, drop in on friends who started their business and decided to grow it locally, interact with the work of artists who work in collaborative spaces supported by the University and the Town, and buy from companies that employ my neighbors. 

Focus groups examine Chapel Hill Transit's NS route replacement, the NS-BRT project

Bus riders, cyclists, business owners and residents gathered on the weekend of Friday, July 12 to discuss the bus stations that will be a part of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (N-S BRT) system, a streamlined route that will feature dedicated bus lanes and traffic signal priority.

Column: Chapel Hill's role in combating climate change

"The social and health benefits of walkable neighborhoods, the green spaces that we will create, and the greenways that will be constructed will all promote a much higher quality of life for our residents."

Here's who's running in this fall's local elections

Here is a comprehensive list of all of the candidates that have filed thus far.

Chapel Hill Town Council to proceed with coal ash clean-up proposal

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on June 12 to allocate funds to the cleanup of the former coal ash infill at the Chapel Hill Police Station and near Bolin Creek and the Bolin Creek Trail. 

UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.

‘We need this’: Town of Chapel Hill continues work on climate action plan

The draft for the Town's 2020 plan to reduce its carbon footprint includes initiatives to replace non–LED lighting in Town-owned facilities, increase composting opportunities and reduce single-use plastics.

Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution on Bolin Creek Trail fixes

A comprehensive proposal to rebuild trials and improve sewage systems was recently accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, which primarily benefits the Stratford Hills and Bolin Creek neighborhoods. 

Community support voiced for Rogers Road neighborhood zoning project

Residents, students, and city planners expressed support for a rezoning initiative in the Historic Rogers Road neighborhood at a Chapel Hill Town Council meeting on Wednesday. 

Column: Doing my part

After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit

“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."

Climate group presents petition to get Chapel Hill 100 percent renewable by 2050

Local citizens introduced a petition to the Chapel Hill town council that seeks 100 percent clean and renewable energy by the year 2050. 

What affordable housing could look like in Chapel Hill thanks to this new funding

With homelessness, housing costs and inaccessible assisted living resources on upward trends, the Town of Chapel Hill is beginning to combat these issues with funding for new housing projects.

Will there be regulations on Airbnbs in the near future?

Short-term rentals are a growing industry throughout the nation, and Orange County is no exception. With almost 300 active Airbnbs and HomeAways in Chapel Hill, Town officials discuss the consequences of the increasing presence of short-term rentals. Legislators discuss the possibility of putting a cap on the number of short-term rentals in an area and requiring permits for these homeowners. They also talk about adding regulations on the number of renters, noise ordinance, partying, parking, insurance requirements and health and safety. 

Who is CHALT, and what do they do in Chapel Hill?

CHALT advocates for causes like the environment and affordable housing. It also supports local representatives that match their beliefs.

What to know about the new site for a cooperative preschool

The Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool is in the process of building a new school combining its two locations. 

Chapel Hill needs office space and affordable housing. This deal may help bring both:

Grubb Properties, the owning company of Glen Lennox, a planned community in Chapel Hill, requested an incentive of $2.2 million from the Town to add affordable housing units and office space in the community.

Want to enjoy your Franklin Street favorites outdoors this spring?

Outside seating in the town of Chapel Hill will now be more spacious for your outdoor dining desires. 

The Kidzu Children's Museum is moving. Here's where and why:

Planning will now commence for the relocation of the Kidzu Children's Museum after a unanimous vote by the Chapel Hill Town Council.

Stop Requested: CHT may be putting an end to controversial bus advertisements

“I think if we’re not going be managing the content, then I think we want to make sure that we’re not putting on things that could be offensive or derisive to different groups."