Chapel Hill approves Hillside Trace affordable housing development
The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning proposal from Taft Mills Group and Community Home Trust to construct 190 affordable housing units.
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PEACH Apartments hold dedication ceremony
On the morning of Friday, April 25, a large number of residents, elected officials, and dignitaries made their way to Chapel Hill’s Pine Knolls community for the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new PEACH Apartments.
Six residential affordable units being considered at 1701 North Apartments complex
The Chapel Hill Town Council is considering a proposal to add six affordable housing units to a vacant retail space at 1701 North Apartments along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Town Council approves 53 affordable housing units along Homestead Road
On the evening of Wednesday, April 23, the Town of Chapel Hill’s Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning application for Maddry Meadows, an affordable senior living community for 55-and-older residents at 2510 Homestead Road.
DHIC proposes affordable senior housing complex on Homestead Road
On Thursday, Jan. 24, the Town of Chapel Hill’s Planning Department held a public virtual meeting to make the community aware of a project called Maddry Meadows.
Council reviews concept plan for multi-story development along MLK Jr Blvd.
On the evening of November 13, the Chapel Hill Town Council discussed a concept plan for a multi-story, multi-family development at 701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Town council reviews concept plan for modified development near Carraway Village
On the evening of October 23, the Chapel Hill Town Council reviewed a concept plan for a modified vision for 115 Chapel Point Road, adjacent to Carraway Village.
Deadline to voice your opinion on the Orange County Land Use Plan 2050
Orange County is nearing the completion of its Land Use Plan 2050 (CLUP), which will affect the citizens of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Developers break down proposed 190-unit affordable townhome development
On the evening of Thursday, October 17, the Town of Chapel Hill held a public information meeting to discuss a large-scale affordable housing project being considered at 607-617 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Chapel Hill.
Longleaf Trace community receives $11 million in housing tax credits
A proposed 100%-income-restricted senior community in Chapel Hill recently cleared a major hurdle.
What to do with 164 undeveloped acres of Chapel Hill land?
Discussing how 164 acres that local governments bought for a landfill can instead provide sites for affordable housing, a school, and an environmental preservation area will be the topic of a workshop this coming Sunday.
Development ready to begin on South Creek community
Community leaders put a unique twist on the traditional groundbreaking ceremony as they gathered at the future site of the South Creek development in Chapel Hill on the morning of September 10.
Council to consider Weaver Dairy Road development at September 11 meeting
Following a nearly three-month hiatus, the Chapel Hill Town Council begins its autumn meeting schedule on Wednesday, September 11.
Two decades in the making, where does Leigh Village stand?
Leigh Village remains a top priority for many planners and town leaders in both cities despite a series of setbacks over the years.
Chapel Hill staff, council considering 360-unit apartment complex within Parkline East Village
Chapel Hill Town Council is reviewing a concept plan for a 365-unit neighborhood to be added to the Parkline East Village community off Old Durham Highway near Interstate 40.
Building affordable housing in Pathway Drive area won’t be easy, study says
Carrboro’s wooded lots on Pathway Drive may be the best place for the town to develop affordable housing, but “this does not make them good,” Town Council Member Catherine Fray said at the June 18 council meeting.
Construction begins on Homestead Gardens residential project
After nearly seven years of planning and various modifications, the ground is finally broken on Chapel Hill’s Homestead Gardens affordable housing project at 2200 Homestead Road.
Chapel Hill approves 48 affordable apartments along Legion Road
In mid-April, Chapel Hill’s Town Council unanimously approved a proposal to construct 48 senior-living apartments along a 3.24-acre stretch of Legion Road.
Carrboro’s library will soon become a lot bigger
By the end of summer, Carrboro expects a public library not tucked away inside McDougle Middle School.
Chapel Hill makes plans for upgraded skate park and ADA-accessible playground
Chapel Hill has budgeted $500,000 to renovate Chapel Hill Skate Park at 100 Northern Park Drive and another $785,000 to make town playgrounds more accessible and inclusive for kids with disabilities.
Town council moving forward with Life Sciences Building project on Franklin Street
On the evening of Wednesday, November 29, Chapel Hill’s Town Council moved forward with a new large-scale commercial project along Franklin Street.
Zoning Change for East Lakeview Development requested by developer
The Chapel Hill Town Council is scheduled to vote on rezoning the 16 acres on East Lakeview Street selected as the site of the Gateway residential development.
Chapel Hill town leaders considering proposed Life Sciences Center along Franklin Street
Members of the Chapel Hill Town Council held a legislative hearing to consider a proposal to construct a new Life Sciences Center at 306 W. Franklin Street.
UNC Men’s Hockey plans arena at Carraway Village.
The UNC Ice Hockey Booster Club is in the final stages of buying four acres of land in the Carraway Village development on Eubanks Road, on the north side of Chapel Hill.
Public meetings advance Chapel Hill bus rapid transit plan. Support grows for a route along Rte. 86 from Eubanks to Southern Village
The long and winding road to a long straight bus rapid transit (BRT) route along the axis of Chapel Hill took several important steps closer to completion last week
Jay Street affordable housing concept begins development in Chapel Hill
A new low-income residential community project in Chapel Hill received a housing tax credit from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.
Chapel Hill seeks to eliminate pedestrian fatalities
Chapel Hill wants to lower vehicular deaths and serious injuries on town streets to zero by 2031.
Chapel Hill Transit Public Meetings, New App, Bus-Stop Grant
In a flurry of activity, Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) announced public meetings and workshops on the planned North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route early in September.
One road project wraps up while another is about to begin
The Elliott Road extension project was completed last month.
New grant aims to keep longtime businesses in downtown Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill opened up an application process for a series of grants aimed at helping downtown businesses stay there.
Several local neighborhoods want to rid themselves of gas leaf blowers
A popular neighborhood is taking steps to discourage using gas-powered leaf blowers.
New initiative helps local minority businesses find funding
A program founded last year is helping minority business owners make their start.
How is Chapel Hill trying to tackle economic development?
Chapel Hill is looking at several avenues to improve its downtown economy and other business districts with an emphasis on underserved groups.
Grant allows entrepreneurs to showcase wares at Lantern
A local restaurant is providing food entrepreneurs the chance to get their start.
CH Town Council talks scaled back zoning amendments
Chapel Hill Town Council met this week to receive guidance on a heavily-debated set of zoning text amendments.
Historic district homeowners hire lawyer to push back on housing choices text amendments
A group of Chapel Hill homeowners are pushing the town to abandon plans to allow small multifamily developments.
Perry Place
Perry Place, a new affordable housing apartment complex, will be open for signing leases on April 1.
Developer Talks Wet Lab with Town Council, New Affordable Housing on the Way
A Boston developer came before Chapel Hill Town Council to discuss the early stages of its controversial research lab project Wednesday.
CH Council Approves 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. Bond; Splits on Aspen Development
At its March 8 meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a resolution for a $45 million bond for early project expenses in pursuit of building a Municipal Services Center.
Chapel Hill Says ‘Goodbye’ to Iconic Southern Season
Monday saw the end of an era in Chapel Hill as the developer of University Place began the demolition of the former Southern Season site.