Reeves Farm Project Near Downtown Pittsboro Aims to Expand Connectivity and Town Character Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 12, 2024 | Development, Housing, Local Government Pittsboro’s Board of Commissioners approved the Reeves Farm development project in November, which will build housing on a 500-acre property. Read More
Top Stories of 2023: Changes Abound at University Place, Estes Drive and Greensboro Street Posted by Staff | Jan 2, 2024 | Development, Top Stories of 2023 Development is often the talk of the town in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. In 2023, several major projects aligned with each other. Read More
UNC Club Ice Hockey Shares Early Designs, Vision for $20 Million Arena Project in Chapel Hill Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 15, 2023 | Development, Instagram, UNC Sports The UNC club hockey team’s booster club recently purchased land in Chapel Hill, where it plans to build a $20 million, 2,000-seat home arena. Read More
Disney Announces Plans for 4,000-Home Residential Community in Chatham County Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 6, 2023 | Business, Development, Housing Storyliving by Disney, a residential management company, announced plans to bring a new housing community to the Chatham Park area. Read More
306 W. Franklin Life Sciences Building Moves Ahead After Chapel Hill Vote Posted by Ethan Sorell | Dec 1, 2023 | Business, Development, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a zoning ordinance Wednesday for development of a new life science center at 306 West Franklin Street. Read More
Chapel Hill Approved A New Water, Sewer Boundary Down 15-501. Here’s What That Means Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 29, 2023 | Development, Housing, Local Government Chapel Hill recently approved a resolution to expand its water and sewer management boundary further south toward Chatham County. Read More
UNC Begins Pedestrian Bridge Removal at Hospital; Manning Drive Closed During Work Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 17, 2023 | Development, Traffic, UNC A pedestrian bridge across Manning Drive on the UNC Hospitals campus is set to be removed, which will cause road closures until Nov. 27. Read More
Chapel Hill, 900 Willow Commissioning Mural for University Place Parking Deck Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 14, 2023 | Arts, Development As redevelopment around University Place continues in Chapel Hill, the mall is partnering with the town on a large-scale mural project. Read More
Lane Closure Coming to S. Estes Drive as University Place Continues Redevelopment Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 9, 2023 | Development, Traffic, Transit A protected sidewalk will be installed on South Estes Drive in front of University Place this... Read More
Done Deal: Purple Bowl to Move to 505 W. Franklin Street in 2024 Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 26, 2023 | Business, Development, Instagram After indicating plans to move to a new space in Chapel Hill, the popular restaurant Purple Bowl has officially announced its future home. Read More