Downtown Chapel Hill innovation district accelerates on the heels of new partnerships, plans

Posted Nov 20, 2021
UNC and Chapel Hill leaders announce a university partnership with startup co-working pioneer BioLabs, downtown beautification initiatives, next steps for an innovation hub space, and plans for a downtown innovation district. The announced actions are next phases in the university-town partnership and joint Carolina Economic Development Strategy. (UNC.edu)

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