Town of Chapel Hill : 140 West Construction

The 140 West Franklin building will stand four stories tall along the street and steps back to eight stories tall at the center. The project includes 140 homes (18 of which are in a trust for affordable housing), 26,000 square feet of ground-level retail space and 337 parking spaces. Ram Development Co., the project developer, is currently in the final phases of the construction permitting process.

Construction Progress Photos

Church Street will be closed starting March 21, 2011, for about a year during construction of the 140 West project. View a map of the detour for vehicles. View a map of the pedestrian detour.

Key Points | Frequently Asked Questions | Project History

Where to Park in Downtown Chapel Hill

Map of Downtown Parking Locations
Download GPS files with locations of downtown Chapel Hill parking facilities available as an alternative to the former Rosemary/Church Street parking lot.

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For more information, please contact 140west@townofchapelhill.org , or call:
Jon Keener, Ram Development Manager, 919-942-1214 or 888-310-1409
Jay Gibson or Mike Taylor, Town of Chapel Hill Engineering: 919-968-2833
Catherine Lazorko, Town of Chapel Hill Public Information: 919-969-5055

140 West Franklin Construction Updates

(Click on "View Archived News" to see older news releases)

News
Traffic Update for 140 West Franklin Project The reopening of Church Street to one-way traffic will be delayed until mid-August to help ensure public safety in the area of the 140 West Franklin construction site. Posted Date: 3/26/2012
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140 West Construction Update The work at 140 West is progressing on schedule. The contractor is now in the early stages of concrete placement for the foundation of the structure. Posted Date: 8/19/2011
140 West Construction Update The skyline of Chapel Hill downtown will change in the next few weeks as cranes arrive to the construction site of the 140 West Franklin building project. Posted Date: 7/15/2011
Church Street to close temporarily during 140 West Franklin construction Church Street between Franklin and Rosemary streets is scheduled to close on March 21 for about one year during the construction of 140 West Franklin. Posted Date: 3/21/2011
140 West Project Construction Update Rock-blasting work as part of the 140 West Franklin construction project will begin the morning of Tuesday, March 8, and intermittent blasts may continue for several weeks. Posted Date: 3/4/2011
Town gives 140 West go-ahead The Town of Chapel Hill issued a zoning compliance permit on Friday, Nov. 19, for the 140 West project consisting of condominiums, retail and parking on Town-owned Parking Lot 5 at the intersections of Franklin, Church and Rosemary streets in downtown Chapel Hill. Posted Date: 11/22/2010
Church Street Sidewalk Construction In preparation for the construction of the 140 West project at 140 West Franklin St., Ram Development Co. will replace a gravel trail on Church Street with concrete sidewalk, ADA-accessible ramps, and curb and gutter. Posted Date: 9/28/2010
Q & A - 140 West Public Information Meeting Questions and Comments from the Public Information Meeting about 140 West with Responses Prepared by the Town of Chapel Hill Posted Date: 7/30/2010
140 West Franklin Construction Public Information Meeting Construction plans for the 140 West Franklin project will be introduced at a public meeting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Posted Date: 7/14/2010
Look for Locally Grown July 25 Posted Date: 7/14/2008
140 West Sales Launch at Locally Grown Posted Date: 6/19/2008