Carolina Economic Development Strategy Hopes to Increase Foot Traffic Downtown
Posted Apr 22, 2021
A University of North Carolina and Chapel Hill partnership is working to increase the economic impact from UNC on the town. The Carolina Economic Development Strategy seeks to bring UNC-affiliated businesses to downtown through new infrastructure built for office spaces. The initiative hopes to develop talent, innovation, and create vibrant places.
(Chapelboro.com)
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