Founding
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Glen Lennox is a truly unique environment, representing one of the first mid-century modern planned communities in the country. Erected in 1950 at the start of America’s “Golden Age,” the 70-acre development was a thriving center of living, shopping and industry for its 1,200 residents, the University of North Carolina and the Town of Chapel Hill.
The original residents of Glen Lennox, including many returning World War II GIs and their families, enjoyed modern living among the tree-shaded, curvilinear streets. Today that community is again rising as a vibrant, promising place for a diverse new generation of residents and imaginative companies.
Glen Lennox Apartments, a “modern” planned community, breaks ground after a 65% jump in UNC enrollment between ‘41 and ‘46.
Property opens with 314 units, is named by planner Muirhead from his Scottish heritage (Glen) and wife’s maiden name (Lennox).
Glen Lennox Shopping Center opens and is claimed to be the second shopping center in North Carolina.
126 additional apartments raise the number to its current total of 440.
Robert Lay Grubb, UNC student and future founder of Grubb Properties, moves into Glen Lennox.
Current UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams briefly resides here as a part-time assistant coach under Dean Smith.
Grubb properties purchases Glen Lennox, and to this day, Property Manager Vanessa Blackwood-Spinks continues to hold her role.
Clay Grubb becomes CEO and transitions Grubb Properties to an employee-and board-owned company.
Redevelopment talks spark lively discussion as community debates how to best retain neighborhood’s character.
After shelving project plans, Clay Grubb continues discussions with residents, town officials, neighbors, and others.
After years of collaborative effort, the Glen Lennox Area Conservation District Plan CD-8C is approved by the collective participants.
The Chapel Hill Town Council approves a phased 20-year Development Agreement for Glen Lennox.
Grubb Properties engages a team to begin real-world building design.
Grubb Properties is committed to respecting the character, culture, and community of Glen Lennox. The first phase of redevelopment is scheduled to begin in 2018.
Grubb Properties is committed to respecting the character, culture, and community of Glen Lennox. The first phase of redevelopment is scheduled to begin in 2018.
