The local governing bodies are winding down their work before the summer recess, but there are still a few key items taking place this week, June 20-24, 2022. Two annual budgets are on track to be approved, and the Chapel Hill Town Council is getting an update about one of its many ongoing planning projects. […]
Posted inEvents around town, Housing, Zoning
Jenny Schuetz: A Reading Guide
On Tuesday June 21, Dr. Jenny Schuetz, a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and the author of Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America’s Broken Housing Systems will join Stephen Whitlow, who serves on the Planning Commission for the Town of Chapel Hill, is a member of NEXT, and writes for Triangle Blog Blog, for a wide-ranging […]
Posted inTransportation, Triangle Region
A metro rail for the Triangle: What could it be?
Michael designed a draft fantasy map for the Triangle region — with ways to connect much of RTP.
Posted inDevelopment review, Chapel Hill Town Council, Housing, Zoning
Does Chapel Hill want people to live downtown?
After UNC’s men’s basketball team defeated Duke in the NCAA Final Four on Saturday, April 2, fans rushed Franklin Street. Photographers and television news crews captured an exuberant crowd, eager to celebrate their second victory in so many months over their biggest rival. While basketball isn’t everything in Chapel Hill, it’s nights like these that […]
Posted inBike Beat, Bike and Walk
Bike Beat – Remembering the rider Jim Huegerich
We’re starting a section titled “Bike Beat”. Here, we will announce and write about cycling related events and also issues that affect cyclists. It will cover the fun, and the annoying and the downright DANGEROUS. Our first post will be in the fun category! On Friday, June 10th, the Town of Chapel Hill and Go […]
Posted inCarrboro Town Council, Chapel Hill Town Council
A look at the week ahead: June 13, 2022
The busy season in local politics continues this week. Although Chapel Hill passed its budget last week, Carrboro is still debating theirs. (In their defense, Carrboro passed its Comprehensive Plan last week, which will shape development in the community for years to come). Here’s a few highlights: In their meeting this Tuesday, Carrboro Town Council will be […]