Hello Chapel Hill community ,   
   As we turn the corner into March , I want to share some updates with everyone about the work the Town is doing and ways that you can be involved in important community conversations this Spring .  
   New Rules for Complete Community  
   Currently , the Town Council and staff are working on a rewrite of our land use rules to help achieve our Complete Community goals .    This work reflects many of the areas of interest we’ve heard from you , including ways to create diverse housing , better protect the environment , and advance town - wide connectivity .    
   We will be discussing options for achieving various community benefits during our March 13th work session , then the public will have a chance to learn more at a March 25th public information meeting . To learn more , please visit our
   Rewriting the Rules webpage
    .  
    
   New investments in capital projects 
   Last year , Council took an important step toward greater financial sustainability by adopting a new five - year budget plan . This year , we are focusing heavily on identifying a list of capital investments for the next five years .    
   According to our
   initial budget briefing
    , the Town has capacity to spend $50 million across the organization without increasing revenues .   The list of projects is expected to include building new fire stations , updating our parks , creating more affordable housing , improving streets and sidewalks , and adding to our network of greenways .    
   Council will be discussing the budget again on March 13th and the Town Manager will present his recommended budget on May 1st .    
    
   Estes Dr . and Downtown Infrastructure Projects 
   In the next few months , the Town will complete three significant infrastructure projects: the
   Estes Drive connectivity project
    ,
   East Rosemary Parking deck
    , and
   Colombia/North Street intersection
    .    
   As one who navigates both Estes Drive and our downtown on a regular basis , I know how frustrating road closures and detours have been for many , especially those who live and work in the areas .    We ask everyone to be patient for just a little while longer , knowing how wonderful it will be to fully re - open these areas and start using the amazing new facilities this spring .  
    
   These are , of course , just a few of the things we have going on at Town Hall .    Also this Spring , we have exciting opportunities for people to share ideas about how to
   make downtown more fun for everyoneand
   what facilities and programs we want to add to our parks
    .   
   From information sessions to downtown walks and informal Parks & Recreation sessions there are ways for everyone to be part of these important community conversations . For dates and times , please subscribe to the Town’s
   once - a - week e - newsand follow the Town on
   social media
    
    
   Last but not least , tomorrow is Election Day so please
   get out and vote
    .  
   Sincerely ,   
   Mayor Jess 
    
   
   

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