Southern Village, North Carolina

Southern Village is a convert|312|acre|km2|1|sing=on New Urbanism neighborhood located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Established in 1994, Southern Village includes 550 single-family homes, 375 townhomes and condominiums, 250 apartments, and convert|350000|sqft|m2|-3 of retail, office, and civic space. Southern Village was the top selling neighborhood in the Triangle market from 1999 to 2001. Nationally recognized as an example of smart growth, Southern Village has been featured in numerous publications including "TIME", "Better Homes & Gardens", and "Builder" magazines.

Business District

Southern Village is or has been home to a Google office,vague as well as the headquarters for the John Edwards for President Campaign of 2007. Also offered are banking, numerous restaurants, several craft shops, a book store, a grocery store and many doctor's offices.

Education

The neighborhood is home to Mary Scroggs Elementary School, which is part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. [cite web |url=http://www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=41440|title=Mary Scroggs Elementary School|work= Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools|accessdate= 2008-06-19]

Recreation

The community is served by the southern, and only completed end, of the Fan Branch Trail, commonly called by local residents, the "greenway". This trail forms part of a bike trail system planned for the Chapel Hill area. The Southern Community Park, [cite web |url=http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.asp?nid=1339|title=Southern Community Park|work=Town of Chapel Hill|accessdate= 2008-06-19] which abuts the Village, was begun in 2007. It will feature tennis courts, soccer fields and a dog-walking park, as well as an extension of the Fan Branch Trail.

Culture

The North Carolina Symphony visits once a year to give a free outdoor concert on the Village Green. [cite web
url=http://www.ncsymphony.org/index.cfm?view=venue&venue=32|title=North Carolina Symphony Classical Favorites Concert|accessdate= 2008-06-19] Pop pieces from films such as Mission Impossible, Star Wars and Superman are often featured, along with such favorites as Turkey in the Straw and the William Tell Overture. Furthermore, there are often festivals in the central area and during the summer (weather permitting) there are outdoor movies. [cite web |url=http://www.southernvillage.com/movies-music.htm|title=Southern Village Market Street Movies & Music|accessdate= 2008-06-19]

Transportation

The village is served by Chapel Hill Transit, [cite web |url=http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.asp?NID=399|title=Chapel Hill Transit Routes and Schedules|work= Town of Chapel Hill|accessdate= 2008-06-19] connecting the community Park and Ride lot with downtown Chapel Hill, and with the nearby University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Service is provide during full service periods, Monday through Friday only, with a special "Safe Ride" late night service Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. [cite web |url=http://townhall.townofchapelhill.org/transit/special/saferide_jv.html|title=Safe Ride JV Routes|work= Town of Chapel Hill|accessdate= 2008-06-19]

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