Great urban planning keeps what people love about a town even as things grow and change.

“You run into people you know on the street. That's because of how the city is laid out. Nothing is ever that far away. Green space is plentiful.”

— SNE
“There is good public transportation. We have an incredible public library! "There’s also a zoning choice called the rural buffer, meaning you can get out of the town and into less dense residential areas that are still easily accessible.”

— SH
“For me, Chapel Hill was a good blend of small town charm with access to amenities and culture that were actually on par with much larger cities, just by virtue of UNC being there."

— MC
"Not sure if this has changed, but the city banned big stores/ companies from being in chapel hill proper (good and bad); but it does result in a small town feel."

- HT
"We moved here from Denver, Colorado and love the access to places like Raleigh and Durham but feel much safer with the smaller town"

- AG
"I like the Triangle because each town has it's own feel. I'm happy to land in Chapel Hill because you have great places to live, access to art and cultural events. In addition, each neighborhood in Chapel Hill has it's own feel and access to small retail centers nearby. It migth not be perfect, but the blend of big and small is close...at least for me."

- MS
"The city is pretty bike-pedestrian friendly. There is a good art museum. There are multiple community theaters with great performances, and really incredible green space. The greenway system is great!"

- EX

“You run into people you know on the street. That's because of how the city is laid out. Nothing is ever that far away. Green space is plentiful.”

“There is good public transportation. We have an incredible public library! "There’s also a zoning choice called the rural buffer, meaning you can get out of the town and into less dense residential areas that are still easily accessible.”