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Hello, neighbors! As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it's time for sweater weather and exciting community events. Hop the Tar Heel Express or park at our new parking deck for Saturday's UNC football game, attend a Rewriting Our Rules: A LUMO Update Public Information Meeting to share your thoughts, join us at the Safe Streets for All Open House to talk about safer streets, and check the schedule for seasonal looseleaf collection. |
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There's a Space for You Downtown
It's easier than ever to park downtown with our new parking deck at 125 E. Rosemary St. Located between Henderson and Columbia Streets, the new deck features more than 1,000 parking spaces, 22 EV charging stations, and bike parking. There's a space for you there - or at our other Town-owned lots and decks. It's easy to find (look for the butterfly mural), easy to pay (use cash, credit card, or tap), and easy to charge (at one of our charging stations).
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A Walk to Inspire Positive Change
On November 14, our Safe Routes to School staff partnered with Northside Elementary to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. We celebrate Ruby's courageous and historic act of integrating an all-white elementary school in New Orleans by encouraging students to walk to school and engage in a day of dialogue about activism, anti-racism, and anti-bullying. The goal is to inspire kids to make positives changes in their school and community.
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Council Recognizes Those Who Go the Extra Mile
At their Nov. 13 regular meeting, Council acknowledged that Chapel Hill is a community that has a special vibrancy when community members and staff "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and service. They recognized Linda and Brian Sanders, who are behind an effort that has so far filled over 1,000 bags of trash from our roadways and creeks. They also recognized the many Town of Chapel Hill staff members who have answered the call for service in Western North Carolina.
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Council Regular Meeting Nov. 20
Council will meet for a regular meeting at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m.
Can't make it to the meeting? Stream it online or watch the video.
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Save the Date: Holiday Parade on Dec. 7
Celebrate the magic of our community this holiday season at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7 at 140 West Plaza. It travels along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, Main Street in Carrboro, and ends at Carrboro Town Hall.
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You're Invited: Arbor Day Celebration
Join us Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. for an Arbor Day celebration at Estes Hills Elementary School. We'll enjoy a presentation of the Tree City U.S.A. award and plant new trees in a learning garden. We'll also be planting 20 more trees throughout town.
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Tar Heels Take on the Demon Deacons
UNC football returns to Chapel Hill this weekend as the Heels take on Wake Forest Saturday night. Chapel Hill Transit makes getting to the game easy with Tar Heel Express especially with their new prepay option.
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A Farewell Music and Poetry Jam
As Cortland Gilliam's tenure as Chapel Hill Poet Laureate comes to an end, we extend our thanks for the kind, creative energy he's fostered the past two years. Join us in celebrating his work at The Cave on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Attendance is free.
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Design a Safe Street at Safe Streets Open House
Join our Office of Mobility and Greenways staff at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to help us make Chapel Hill roads safer. Create a quick-build project with bollards and learn about why we use them to increase safety throughout Town.
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Grab Coffee with a Cop
Join our Guardians of the Hill for a cup of coffee on Thursday, Nov. 21 at Fifth Third Bank at University Place. They'll be there 9 to 10:30 a.m. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the community they serve.
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We're Planning for Creek Week
Are you a local business or community member interested in hosting activities or sharing resources that celebrate our local waterways? March 15-22, 2025, we’ll celebrate our 4th annual Creek Week, and we're accepting your ideas for engagement! Interested in hosting? Send us your ideas.
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Other Pool Options While Homestead is Closed
Homestead Aquatic is closed through March 2025 to replace the HVAC and dehumidification systems. While they're closed, pool pass holders can visit Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough or the YMCA on MLK in Chapel Hill.
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Seasonal Leaf Collection Continues
From late October through February, our Public Works crews are out collecting leaves every week. Three to six crews run continuous routes in town, making their way through each section, and completing all routes in a section before moving to the next. Here's some more quick info about this service:
- Find your section on this map
- Check this page for staff's daily updates
- Use this page as more of a week-to-week guide of the crews' schedule
- If your leaves are blocked or not otherwise accessible, we can't collect them. Leave them on the curb and not on the sidewalk, gutter, or road.
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Engage with Us
Engage Chapel Hill is a space for you to learn and share feedback about major Town projects and initiatives. Right now you can learn about Vision Zero Chapel Hill, Bolin Creek Greenway Extension, Rewriting Our Rules: LUMO Update, Downtown Streetscape, and the Greene Tract We encourage you to interact with the feedback components!
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Learn about LUMO
We're hosting several meetings this month and next to tell you about an update to our Land Use Management Ordinance. Come learn about this important step towards realizing a Chapel Hill that's more connected, sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant! Public Information Meetings are Nov. 18 and 21. We'll be at the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market Dec. 7.
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What's in a Sign? Tell Us What You Think
As we work on future plans for the downtown streetscape, we also want to help people navigate downtown. This concept is called "wayfinding." Give us feedback on wayfinding concepts and a temporary sign near 125 E. Rosemary Parking Deck.
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Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Subscribe to Our Town, our weekly e-newsletter, for news, events, stories, and alerts from the Town of Chapel Hill. It's one of the best ways to stay in the know!
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Arts and Culture Awards
Are you an Orange County nonprofit with a great idea for an arts or cultural project? Apply for funding through the Town's Arts & Culture Award Program. Eligible projects include Chapel Hill-based community events, public art, and art experiences. Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.
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Check the Town calendar for a variety of public meetings. The upcoming schedule includes: |
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Rewriting Our Rules: A LUMO Update Public Information Meeting
Monday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m., virtual
A Dialogue on Fire Code Essentials for Development Review
Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m.
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Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Commission
Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
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New for the Week of November 17
E. Rosemary St. utility work - ROAD CLOSURE
Nov. 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
E. Rosemary St. will be closed to through traffic from Hillsborough St. to Boundary St. Follow posted detour.
Raleigh Rd. at Finley Golf Course Rd. sign installation
Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
One lane will be closed. Follow posted signs.
N. Estes Dr. and Piney Mtn. Rd. utility work
Nov. 21 - 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Work on Estes Dr. will end at 2 p.m. to minimize school impacts. Flaggers will be on site to move traffic.
Ongoing
Hillsborough St. fiber work
Nov. 11 - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will be on site to move traffic. Pedestrians should follow posted detour.
Ephesus Church Rd. lane closures water and sewer work
Nov. 6 - Nov. 26, 24/7
Southbound lane of Ephesus Church Rd. from Fordham to Legion Rd. closed.
Follow posted detours and use caution in the area.
S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2024
A pedestrian detour is in place along S. Columbia St. near Medical Dr. as crews work on Carrington Hall.
Upcoming
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. culvert repair
Dates to be determined.
For more information, email Jcmanuel-nelson@ncdot.gov
All road work depends on the weather. Schedules may change accordingly. Google Maps and Waze show the most up-to-date traffic conditions
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