Chapel Hill Shares LUMO Draft, Which Could Reshape Development Standards and Housing Types
After nearly a decade since Chapel Hill first launched plans to rewrite its land use management ordinance, or LUMO, a draft has arrived.
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Housing
Neighborhoods Flooded by Chantal Last Year Are Recovering, But Still Feel Storm’s Impacts
During Tropical Storm Chantal’s floods, 448 homes in Orange County were impacted – with more than half suffering major damage or being destroyed – and around 190 residents displaced.
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New Townhomes in Chapel Hill’s Weavers Grove Neighborhood to be Named for Pope Leo XIV
A new group of townhomes in the Weavers Grove neighborhood in Chapel Hill will be named in honor...
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Helping Veterans Age In Place is Priority for Chatham County Government, Local Roofing Business
Two initiatives in Chatham County step up to handle home repairs for veterans aging in place: Helping Homebound Heroes and the Skyline Exterior Group’s 100 Roof Pledge.
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Orange County Hires Firm to Review Property Appraisal Practices Amid Tax Revaluation Reform
The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the hire on Tuesday in the latest step to attempt reforming local appraisals and valuations.
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Durham Tech Breaks Ground, Begins Construction on S. Briggs Avenue Affordable Housing Community
Durham Technical Community College began early steps of construction at the site of its 124-unit affordable housing complex in April.
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Disney Reveals Amenity Plans for Asteria Community in Chatham County; Home Sales on Track for 2027
Nearly ten months after breaking ground in Pittsboro, Disney is sharing more details on what residents can expect in its Asteria development.
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Groundbreaking for Chapel Hill’s Homestead Gardens Marks Milestone for Significant Affordable Housing Project
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Orange County Commissioners Explore Options for Expanding Affordable Housing in Mebane
Orange County’s recently met with Mebane to discuss ways to plan for the future of the city and how to accommodate its growing population.
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Chapel Hill’s South Creek Neighborhood Celebrates Construction Milestone, Announces First Business Tenant
The development team for the future South Creek neighborhood in Chapel Hill gathered on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing a milestone in the project: the completion of the first full building structure on the site.
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