The Shortbread Lofts are moving forward

The Town Council unanimously approved the Shortbread Lofts, a 7-story, apartment complex on West Rosemary Street Monday night, saying it will bring more people downtown and offer more rental opportunities for residents.  Shortbread Lofts will include 85 apartments, 121 parking spaces and a first floor of retail.

Mayor Pro Tem Ed Harrison said the Shortbread Lofts supplements new downtown buildings.
"I think all those add up in making this a 52 week 24-hour downtown. That's what I like the most about this project," he said.

Council member Penny Rich applauded the modern design.

About 20 people spoke about the project Monday, most were supportive, and said it would add needed housing for students and relieve pressure from the neighborhood's surrounding downtown.
"I think this is a step in the right direction," said Paul Snow, a Chapel Hill resident who plans to move downtown.  "We really need downtown density and also dense housing projects that are walkable and bikeable to the university."

Jim Norton, director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, supported the project and said the project conforms to all the town requirements.
"We believe the Shortbread Lofts is exactly the type of project downtown needs," he said. "It enhances our residential base."

Construction on the project is scheduled to start in June.

Read more about the council's discussion on the project in N&O at:
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/orangechat/chapel-hill-town-council-approves-shortbread-lofts

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2012 CFD

Well it is official, the 2012 C.F.D. date has been released...Drum roll please...Saturday, September 22nd!  Put it in your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Will and Pop's at MHAworks!

Will and Pop's food truck is outside our office today! Come on down and grab yourself a delicious gourmet grilled cheese! They will be here at 501 Washington St. Durham, NC from 11am to 2pm!

Meet our newest team member

Amy Spruill has just joined MHAworks as an Interior Designer for the Greenville office. Welcome aboard Amy!

MHAworks to Volunteer at We Care Event

MHAworks will be volunteering at a craft booth for the 15th annual We Care Event hosted by Herman Miller to support the children of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

"The event is called We Care. For over 15 years Herman Miller has partnered with
local Architecture and Design firms to help children from the Boys and Girls Club of America to make a holiday gift for their loved ones. Each firm will create a craft idea for the boys and girls to build so that they have something special to give during the holidays. "

We are happy to support the children during this 2011 Holiday, if you would like to get involved please let us know! info@mhaworks.com

George Hining is appointed to the Workforce Development Board

George Hining, Director of Marketing for MHAworks, has just been sworn in by the City of Durham to become the next City Council Appointee for the Durham Workforce Development Board until June 2013.  His duties will focus on aligning the current and future demands of local employers with the training and education that our local schools provide.  This will help both local companies fill their needs for skilled labor as well as reduce our overall unemployment in the Durham/Raleigh community.  Congratulations George and good luck!

Just Completed

We just recently completed this beautiful space for the Chapel Hill headquarters of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.  You can see more on this project by clicking here.