Record #:

2958

Author(s):

Harrington, Dixie L.

Abstract:

Neotraditional communities, or communities with houses, condos, shops, schools, and offices patterned like old-fashioned neighborhoods, are developing in reaction to the isolation of suburban sprawl. Chapel Hill's Southern Village is the state's first.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 46 Issue 6, June 1996, p1,8-9, il

Subject(s):

City planning; Neighborhood; Planned communities--Chapel Hill

Record #:

2959

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

In the center of Greensboro is an island of green, the Greensboro Arboretum. Opened in 1991, the park includes nine permanent plant collections, a butterfly garden and fifty benches donated as memorials. Guided tours are provided.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 46 Issue 6, June 1996, p5, il

Subject(s):

Arboretums--Greensboro; Gardens--Greensboro

Record #:

2960

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Started in 1993 by the Chapel Hill Police Department, Project Turn Around is an alternative to jail for first-time drug offenders. Participants can learn responsibility, become drug free, and avoid court and a criminal record.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 46 Issue 6, June 1996, p6, il

Subject(s):

Drug abuse counseling--Chapel Hill; Drugs and youth; Chapel Hill--Police department