Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 75-Unit Townhome Neighborhood in Hillsborough Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 19, 2025 | Development, Housing, Nonprofit Habitat for Humanity and local leaders gathered on June 12 to formally begin the work on Auman Village, a townhome community in Hillsborough. Read More
Chapel Hill Apartment Complex Filing Complaint Against Duke Energy Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 13, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit EMPOWERment is filing a complaint against Duke Energy, alleging it is refusing to provide service to the P.E.A.C.H. apartments. Read More
Chapel Hill Discusses LUMO Rewrite Delay, Debates the Level of Public Feedback Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 12, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently heard an update on its Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, which is now behind schedule. Read More
Orange County Coalition Raises Alarm Over Property Value Inequities From 2025 Revaluation Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 23, 2025 | Housing, Local Government A coalition of housing advocates is looking at updated Orange County property values and pointing out notable discrepancies in assessments. Read More
Chapel Hill Council Approves Affordable Workforce Housing Community Along MLK Boulevard Posted by Emma Cooke | May 13, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently unanimously approved a proposed affordable workforce housing community close to downtown. Read More
PEACH Apartments, Debt-Free Housing for Low-Income Residents, Opens in Chapel Hill Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 30, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit EMPOWERment Inc., which spearheaded the project, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the building in Pine Knolls. Read More
Chapel Hill Council Approves 300+ New Apartments, Retail Space on S. Elliott Road Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a conditional zoning request for 200 South Elliott Road, paving the way for a new apartment community. Read More
Orange County Preps for Revenue-Neutral Property Tax Rate Discussion; Board Chair Shares Threshold to Watch for Property Value Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 11, 2025 | Housing, Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss the county’s updated revenue-neutral property tax rate at its meeting on Tuesday, with the board chair revealing the threshold for how much property owners will see increases. Read More
‘A Really Big Step’: Carrboro Council Reviews Recommendations for Expanding Affordable Housing Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 4, 2025 | Housing, Local Government The Carrboro Town Council recently met to consider options on how to “move the needle” on its affordable housing goals. Read More
Chapel Hill Shares Latest Pond Removal, Construction Timeline for Legion Road Housing and Park Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 28, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill is beginning early stages to drain and remove both the pond and dam at its property off Legion Road. Read More