Tarheel Lodging Redevelopment

Project Location: 1740 and 1742 Fordham Blvd.

Orange County PIN(s): 9799-46-0556, 9799-36-8876, 9799-46-1879

Project Description: The proposed redevelopment of the Tarheel Lodging site encompasses three adjoining parcels involving multiple land uses and multiple phases. The three parcels include the existing Hong Kong Restaurant, Quality Inn, and a vacant parcel between Jiffy Lube and Quality Inn. The project is proposed in multiple phases, with the 43,040 sq. ft. TRU Hotel proposed in the first phase, which is now complete.
Later phases, reviewed through a Form District Permit Modification, include additional commercial space and multi-family residential development.

Zoning: Walkable Mixed Use - 7 (WX-7)

Project Status: Zoning Compliance, Permitting and Construction

Update 2/5/26: Phase 1 was completed in 2022 with the opening of the 98-room Tru Hotel. Phase 2 includes updated plans for a mixed-use development featuring one office/commercial building totaling 42,455 square feet and three residential buildings with 283 dwelling units. The project will also deliver bike parking, outdoor amenities, stormwater improvements, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle connections, and streetscape enhancements.

 

Location

1740 Fordham Blvd. and 1742 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517  View Map

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