Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, May 12th. She discussed the Chapel Hill Town Council’s work session this week, which included conversations about expediting review processes, remembering Chapel Hill resident Miriam Thompson, and more.
Former housing advisor for the Obama administration Jim Parrott joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the current challenges of the housing market, potential policy solutions and the historical context for the racial equity gap when it comes to home-ownership.
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President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County Jennifer Player joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss her affiliate being part of a massive donation to the nonprofit.
On this week’s Chatham County Roundup, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Chair of the county commissioners Karen Howard. She discusses Monday night’s board meeting and some of the challenges commissioners are weighing with development applications. Plus: Howard shares her thoughts on the recent controversy around Chatham County’s J.S. Waters School.
On this week’s Chatham County Roundup, Chair of the county commissioners Karen Howard speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the recent shifts to optional masking in county buildings and the pattern of recent board meetings. Plus: Howard shares discussions of how Chatham can work to address the affordable housing gap and homelessness.
A recent study from housing consultants in Chapel Hill showed the town needs to build approximately 485 homes every year to keep up with rising demand in the area. Local housing experts say a combination of an expensive housing market and rapid development in town are making that goal harder to achieve.