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 […]
Posted inCHALT, Chapel Hill
Why You Should Care About the Booker Creek Working Group
This is a two-part blog post. Part one explores what the working group is and why all Chapel Hill residents – not just those living near Booker Creek – should be paying attention to it. Part two explores the working groups’ recommendations and whether or not they will actually solve flooding in Chapel Hill. (Spoiler: […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Housing
This One Goes to 11: 157 East Rosemary Street
157 East Rosemary Street is heading to the Chapel Hill Town Council on Wednesday for a first look and — it’s kind of wild. The proposed building has 11 stories, 50 dwelling units (including condos), 3,000 ft of ground floor retail, and 23-parking spaces (with additional parking in the town’s new deck.) […]