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Alexan Farrington Could Bring 350 Apartments

The Durham Planning Commission considers this project, among others, during the upcoming July 14 meeting. Alexan Farrington proposal includes income-restricted units, road improvements, pedestrian connections, and a $15,000 contribution to Durham Public Schools.

A proposal to build up to 350 apartments along Farrington Road is expected to lead a set of South Durham-area development cases headed to the Durham Planning Commission on July 14.

Alexan Farrington would rezone and annex 15.41 acres at 5217, 5307, 5351, and 5419 Farrington Rd. The land is currently zoned Residential Suburban-20 and Residential Rural with a development plan.

The applicant, Jeremy Anderson of Thomas & Hutton, seeks Planned Development Residential 22.713 zoning to allow up to 350 multifamily apartments.

Two Years Independent and Still Showing Up for South Durham

As Southpoint Access marks two years as a full-time project, Wes Platt asks South Durham neighbors to help the independent newsroom reach 1,000 subscribers by July 31 and raise $5,000 by Sept. 22.

Durham Drinking Water Met Standards in 2025

The latest Durham water quality report shows no violations, but gives residents a closer look at PFAS test results, source-water risks, and the city's use of Cary's Jordan Lake supply.

[Nerdspresso] Supergirl: True Grit in Space with Capes

Thank you, new Supergirl movie, for giving me a much more intriguing version of this character. Taking a cue from 2021’s groundbreaking comic by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, Supergirl puts Kara Zor-El on a divergent path from her legendary cousin.

SoDu Daily: July 3, 2026

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Two Years Independent and Still Showing Up for South Durham

Durham Drinking Water Met Standards in 2025

[Nerdspresso] Supergirl: True Grit in Space with Capes

SoDu Daily: July 3, 2026