[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Strauss Drive, Howard Property Projects Approved

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Durham City Council Approves Two Developments

The Durham City Council on Monday night voted in favor of rezonings and annexations that will bring new homes to southeast Durham County.

• Strauss Drive Townhouses earned unanimous approval from council members. That'll put as many as 95 residential units on 13.5 acres.
• The Howard Property, along Wake Forest Highway, will build about 499 residential units on 86.41 acres. This passed 4-3. Mayor Leonardo Williams, Mayor Pro-Temp Mark-Anthony Middleton, Javiera Caballero, and Carl Rist voted in favor, with Nate Baker, Chelsea Cook, and DeDreana Freeman in opposition.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

• Southpoint Access Pledges 20% of Revenue to Help Save Parktown Food Hub: Parktown Food Hub, a community-based nonprofit organization working to fight hunger in Durham, is in danger of shutting down by the end of the year unless it can raise $150,000.
• Parkwood UMC Fundraiser Planned in May: Taking place on May 16 (3 to 7 p.m.) and May 17 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at 5123 Revere Rd., this popular spring event raises funds to support neighbors in need while bringing people together over shared generosity – and a good hot dog.

What's Happening Today?

• Durham Senior Games Golf. Ages 50 and older. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Competition-style 18-hole golf tournament at Hillandale Golf Course. Fee: $24 for county and non-county residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
• Durham Historic Preservation Commission. 9 a.m. Second-floor committee room (101 City Hall Plaza). (Durham Government)
• Toddler Storytime. Babies through kindergarten. 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. No registration required. Toddlers and caregivers are welcome to participate in songs, dancing, flannel board stories, reading, and bubbles. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd.) (Durham County Library)
• Tabletop Troupe. Ages 7 to 12. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. First meeting of a club for kids who enjoy board games, card games, and tabletop roleplaying games. Conference room at South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave.) (Durham County Library)

Check out this week's activities!

IN MEMORIAM

• Durham Obituaries - May 6, 2025

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