Bringing High Tech Business To Chapel Hill (Or Keeping It Here)
What are the obstacles to high-tech commercial development in town?
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Chapel Hill Town Council Discusses Rosemary Street Development
Posted by Staff | May 18, 2016 | Featured, Local Government
Jared Martinson from MHAworks Architecture presented his company’s plan for a new development on 322 West Rosemary Street, the current location of Breadmen’s. “Where we are today is with a multi-generational and mixed-use...
Read MoreTown Council Considers Franklin Street Development
Posted by Staff | Apr 28, 2016 | Development, Featured
After issuing a request for proposals, Chapel Hill will investigate the financial impact of a proposed six-story development on Franklin Street. “It’s about 95,000 square feet,” said town manager Roger Stancil....
Read MoreRetail Superstore Target Could Come To Chapel Hill
Posted by Staff | Mar 21, 2016 | Development, Featured
When it comes to the rumors of a Target coming to Chapel Hill, mayor Pam Hemminger can’t say much. “I can’t confirm or deny the story,” she said. “But I will tell you, wouldn’t it be exciting to...
Read MoreHillsborough Approves Master Plan for 1,000+ Unit Development
Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 17, 2016 | Development
The master plan for the proposed Collins Ridge development in Hillsborough was approved by the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on Monday night. Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens says that the developer has altered its plan to...
Read MoreTown Council Continues To Review American Legion Possibilities
Posted by Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Featured, Local Government
The debate over what to do with the 36-acre property soon to be the former home of the American Legion is far from over. “We have this opportunity now,” Mayor Pam Hemminger said during the town council’s work...
Read MoreThink About Why Your Tax Dollars Are So High
Posted by The Commentators | Mar 16, 2016 | The Commentators
Now that the economy has improved, there are several big developments before Chapel Hill and Carrboro governments. Â And there are the usual protesters saying don’t build it. Â Or at least don’t build it so all those...
Read MoreCarrboro Board Of Aldermen Considering Main Street Hotel
Posted by Staff | Feb 25, 2016 | Featured, Local Government
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen are exploring the possibility of allowing Hilton to build a hotel in downtown Carrboro. In their meeting Tuesday night, the aldermen unanimously agreed to continue the discussion over whether or...
Read MoreNew Chapel Hill Mayor Hemminger Looks Ahead To 2016
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 18, 2015 | Featured, Local Government
On Chapel Hill’s 2016 agenda: development, transparency, and an initiative to help feed kids in need.
Read More“Ephesus-Fordham” To Be Rebranded; Village Plaza Done In A Year
Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 21, 2015 | Development
Developer Lee Perry says Village Plaza will be completed (and renamed) by next October.
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