June 2015
In a cross-post from today's Chapel Hill News, Travis and I ask: Are we designing for 2017 or 2070? Read the text below and tell us what you think.
The reality we live in presents numerous challenges and long-term threats. Scientists have been documenting these trends for decades. We know, for example, that climate change is a pressing problem that requires action today (yesterday, really) to mitigate existing damage and prevent further environmental degradation. We also know that rates of obesity in the United States, and in other nations, has risen rapidly, leading to a decline in life expectancy for the first time in modern history.
These two examples highlight the importance of modifying patterns and behaviors today to shape a better future. Local action can be important in setting a positive path forward, especially when state and federal action is insufficient. How can local action help address these major issues? For one thing, we can change how we develop our community.
With most of the county's budgets adopted things have started to slow down for the summmer, but there are still several public meetings of note acrosss the area this week. The Carrboro Alderfolks will talk police body camera policy and get an update on the Arts and Innovation Center, while the Chapel Hill Town Council will continue a public hearing on the potential 2015 bond. The Hillsborought Town Board will discuss a study on the attractiveness of the town, whil the county commissioners will review the county manager's performance.
Both of the county's school boards are on break this week.
Here's the full rundown:
CARRBORO BOARD OF ALDERPERSONS
Matt Sullivan will remain CHFD interim chief for next 18-24 Months until position is filled. Gary Kahn
3 requests for variance from resource conservation district
Date:
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 6:30pm to 9:15pm
Folks may be interested in learning about requests for variance of Resource Conservation District
AGENDA Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment
6:30 p.m., July 1, 2015
Chapel Hill Town Hall
Council Chamber
415 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Continuation: 155 Dixie Dr: Resource Conservation District Variance
205 Laurel Hill Road: Dimensional, Resource Conservation District, and Jordan Riparian Buffer Variances
808 Tinkerbell Road: Floodplain and Resource Conservation District Variances
We will update this thread with news of who is announcing their candidacy. Starting next week, we will launch our election coverage with detailed information as candidates file for Chapel Hill Town Council, Carrboro Board of Alderfolks, and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.
Filing runs from July 6th to July 17th, 2015.
Then on July 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm we hope you'll join us for the Candidate Coming Out Party and Happy Hour at DSI Comedy.
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