At the blog blog we often poke fun at Pickleball and its proponents, as well as their tennis player mortal enemies, but some of us are actually big fans. We thought we’d share this piece from a Triangle Blog Blog reader and recent Pickleball enthusiast about what drew him to the game. Just what is […]
Posted inChapel Hill Town Council, Chapel Hill, Housing
Support making it easier to build affordable housing in Chapel Hill? Let the Town of Chapel Hill know by Wednesday
This Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council could take the first step in making it easier to build affordable housing in our community. There are two proposals, which, together, are a BFD (as we’ve already said). To get community feedback, the town has put together some short surveys. They’re not getting a lot of response, […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Town Council, Housing
A deep dive into the proposed changes for Chapel Hill’s LUMO
We are excited (!) Chapel Hill could soon embrace much-needed missing middle housing by amending the Town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). Two proposed amendments could speed up the development review process for projects with a substantial number of affordable units and allow different types of housing that are often more affordable than the standard […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Town Council, Housing
Who’s Afraid of Height?: A night with the Chapel Hill Town Council
Earlier this week, the Chapel Hill Town Council held their first discussion on a proposed 11-story building on Rosemary Street (157 E. Rosemary) which would sit next to a seven-story parking garage and allow residents to commute by foot to UNC, UNC Hospitals, or the new wet lab (150 E. Rosemary) right across the street. If […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Parks and Rec, Pickleball
OK, OK, we’ve been rethinking our stance on American Legion
Let’s keep it 100 percent dedicated to recreation! We used AI software to generate the site plan below based on local residents’ priorities and to keep the land consistent with the existing community character. We’d love to hear your feedback!
Posted inCarrboro, Bike and Walk, Transportation
A kindergartener parent perspective: My first bike and walk to school day
I’m a kindergarten parent, so today was my first day participating in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District’s annual Bike and Walk to School Day. We met a crew of eager bikers at the top of Greensboro Street, and were joined by Council Member Sammy Slade for the bike to Carrboro Elementary. Another group led by […]