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Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson lives in Chapel Hill. He teaches film studies courses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a member of NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro and the Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill. He believes that walkable urbanism is the solution to our environmental and economic challenges.

A bar chart showing a rapid increase in the number of students expected from new developments
Posted inChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Three things to keep in mind as we debate school closures

by Martin JohnsonMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
A photograph of a construction site.
Posted inChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Before closing schools, CHCCS needs to account for new housing

by Martin JohnsonFebruary 26, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Seven charts to consider in the CHCCS School Closure debate

by Martin JohnsonFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026
a map of 860 Weaver Dairy
Posted inAffordable Housing, Chapel Hill Town Council, Stormwater

We can address stormwater while building more homes

by Martin JohnsonSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025
A ambiguous sign that suggest voting no, but has the yes box checked
Posted inCarrboro Town Council, Chapel Hill Town Council, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Economic development, Election 2025

Let’s tackle difficult issues this election season

by Martin JohnsonAugust 15, 2025August 15, 2025
The GoTriangle 400 bus passes a stop at the Health Science Library on UNC Campus in Chapel Hill
Posted inGoTriangle, Transit

Fast, Frequent and Regional Bus Service Comes to Chapel Hill and Durham

by Martin JohnsonAugust 4, 2025August 5, 2025

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