The members of NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro Action Fund, a local organization that advocates for affordable and diverse housing options and transportation alternatives, call upon local leaders to support the Greene Tract development process. The Greene Tract offers a once in a generation opportunity to create affordable housing, foster economic development, and provide access to parks […]
In May 2021, the Chapel Hill Town Council and its advisory boards will vote on Aura, a major development proposed for a 16.2 acre piece of land at the corner of Estes Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. As a local organization committed to advancing economic development, affordable housing, and transportation alternatives, NEXT supports […]
Friday, August 28, 12-1pm Join us for a virtual discussion of: What BRT (bus rapid transit) is, and Chapel Hill’s BRT plans How BRT has worked in other cities, with a case study on Indianapolis How COVID-19 has changed how both systems have operated Click here to register for this virtual event, accessible over Zoom. […]
More people have been on bikes during the pandemic than ever before. The jury is still out on whether walking is up, however. We at NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro wondered what biking and walking behaviors were happening in our community. NEXT administered a survey from May 3 to June 3, 2020 to learn about the experiences people in our […]
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, members of NEXT, elected officials, and our broader community joined together for a walking tour of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s downtown areas. We had a walking conversation about the successes and opportunities to develop dense, walkable/bikeable, affordable downtowns in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Fantastic event – thanks to all who […]