Penny Rich

1. Make the permitting process more transparent by putting clear explanations of expectations on the town web site to eliminate confusion between departments and the developer.
2. Work with landlords to provide incentives for empty office spaces downtown – there are currently 26 offices available for lease downtown.
3. I feel that Chapel Hill could borrow from Durham’s approach to supporting the Arts through an Artist Cooperative like the Golden Belt. I feel that Chapel Hill would benefit from a stronger emphasis on cultural tourism.