Growth & Development

NRG Forum on Growth and Density

MikeCollins — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:31:10 -0600

With the rollout of Raleigh's plan for future development and identification of areas for transit and denser development, this topic is as timely as ever for our communities. NRG is seeking to initiate a public discussion about a comprehensive vision for the future of Chapel Hill. We are hoping to engage citizens to learn more about this issue and to equip them to weigh in with their elected officials on how they want to see their community grow. I hope OP readers will join us and lend their opinions, questions, and experience. While the forum addresses primarily Chapel Hill, this issue is not confined to one town - we hope to attract attendees from our wider community to bring their expertise and perspectives. For details on when and where, please see the invitation below.

Maps & notices of Chapel Hill development proposals now online

George C — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:36:39 -0600

This notice just issued from the Chapel Hill Planning Department:

Information about major development applications and concept plan submittals is now available online at the Town of Chapel Hill website at www.townofchapelhill.org/planning.
The Planning Department has posted informational notices for major development applications and concept plan submittals. The notices announce opportunities for public review and comment, and provide maps showing proposed development locations. A citizen petition recently requested an update on the status of this work. The information will be updated regularly. Development application forms and materials continue to be available online at this same location. Please contact the Planning Department if you have questions at 919-968-2728.

A Plan for a Plan

TBlake — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:52:06 -0600

I went to the OCBoCC meeting on Monday about the transfer station. I came away more convinced than ever that locating a transfer station in a rural farming or residential area is a bad idea. I think a lot of good reasons for it being a bad idea were put forth, and as I took notes I realized that the OCBoCC all know most of these arguments and reasons not to do this, so rehashing it is not of any particular benefit. What I think has not been done yet is to put together an outline/timeline of an alternative that involves all of the potential players and describes the benefits with an end goal in mind.

So, rather than rehash, I thought I could take a stab at a plan for a plan. Obviously the outline below is a strawman (the 21st century equivalent of the back of a napkin) and needs refinement. A lot would need to happen and a lot could happen in parallel. I think you'll get the gist though.

First:

Convince yourselves and the community at large.

Public Education Session on Carolina North

Ruby Sinreich — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:08:41 -0600

Via e-mail announcment:

Why Stories Matter: performance and discussion about development and gentrification

Ruby Sinreich — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:00:35 -0600

Receuved via e-mail:

"Why Stories Matter: An evening of performance and discussion about development and gentrification in Chapel Hill-Carrboro."
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> Tuesday, Nov 11
> 8:00 PM
> Bingham 103
Join us as we watch sections of a promotional DVD put together by Greenbridge developers during their plans to build ten story building adjacent to Northside. We will watch the film in sections, with group discussion and performances by Spoken Word artists and others in between.
-Come out and learn how Chapel Hill and the University are caught up in the globalizing force of development, and the discourse that produces certain understandings of progress and progressive.
-Come out and see the amazing power of performance as an intervention in oppressive discourses and practices.
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County Commisssioners adopt new Comprehensive Plan

Ruby Sinreich — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:27:17 -0600

County Commissioners to consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan with revisions.

Agenda materials will be posted on the County’s website, prior to each of the above meetings, under “Meeting Agendas”. http://www.co.orange.nc.us/OCCLERKS/agenmenu.asp

NRG forum "Chapel Hill 2020: Where are we headed?"

Ruby Sinreich — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:30:08 -0600

Via e-mail announcement:

Roberson Square site for sale

Margot C. Lester — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:53:19 -0500

One of downtown Carrboro's new development sites is for sale, putting the project on hold for the time-being. Read more in today's Citizen: Roberson Square site on the market. Do you think more slow-downs and cancellations will occur?

What will be the impact of Buckhorn VIllage?

Ruby Sinreich — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:14:27 -0500

* The benefits outweigh the problems * The impact will be mixed * The problems outweigh the benefits * Not sure/too soon to tell

Commissioners Work Session Oct. 14 on proposed Comprehensive Plan

allanr — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:17:52 -0500

The County Commissioners will provide its comments to staff on the draft Comprehensive Plan. The public is welcome to attend to hear Board comments and discussions. Limited seating is available. An agenda for this meeting is posted on the County’s main website at: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/OCCLERKS/081014.htm
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