Local Government
The Durham City Council on Monday unanimously approved the $668 million budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with a property tax rate increase of 3.85 cents per $100 of property value. The new rate is 59.62 cents, up from 55.77 cents in 2023. According to the property
Development
A little more than seven acres of undeveloped land where Page and Chin Page roads connect could become the site of 150 new multifamily residential units in South Durham. Patrick Byker of Morningstar Law Group, who represents the developer, is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal to rezone
Local Government
Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Juneteenth The City of Durham will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. Most city offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services will remain available by calling 911, and non-emergency concerns
Development
When Durham’s Joint City-County Planning Commission (JCCPC) meets June 5, the group is expected to discuss changes that are intended to improve the neighborhood meeting process and guidelines. During the past year, planners held 42 neighborhood meetings, highlighting several issues that caused dissatisfaction in the community. These engagements provided
Development
With the recent adoption of the city and county’s new comprehensive plan, the Durham Planning Department is shifting its focus to implementing the goals and actions outlined in the plan. One key aspect of this implementation involves recommending changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO is a
Local Government
The Durham City Council is considering a $200 million bond referendum for the November election ballot, earmarked for work on parks, recreation facilities, and streets and sidewalks. It’s set for discussion during Thursday’s council work session. Council members on May 20 adopted two resolutions to move forward with
Local Government
The award-winning resident academy program Durham Neighborhood College, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County Government, is back for the 2024 season. The program provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the operations and services of both local governments and features a series of interactive classes facilitated
Local Government
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all nonemergency city facilities and operations, will close May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside Solid Waste Collections The Solid Waste Management Department will close May 27. All curbside collections for garbage, recycling and yard waste will be delayed by
Development
About 19.5 acres of land on Farrington Road could be rezoned from residential suburban to planned development residential, allowing construction of as many as 415 multifamily apartments and townhouses. The rezoning proposal from Dan Jewell of Thomas and Hutton is scheduled to go before the Durham Planning Commission on
Local Government
The City of Durham is now seeking candidates to serve as its second Poet Laureate. The first-ever Poet Laureate, D.J. Rogers, is wrapping up a two-year term during which he has hosted eight public readings and 13 free educational opportunities for adults and more than 170 students. The term
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Battle plastic pollution, dress as your favorite plant or animal for a parade, and bring documents for shredding, if you like! Durham Parks and Recreation on April 21 hosts a rain-or-shine Earth Day Festival from 12 to 5 p.m. at Durham Central Park. The event is free and open
Business
More than eight acres on the site of Lakewood Shopping Center along Chapel Hill Road could be rezoned from commercial center to commercial general and redeveloped to include self-storage units. A neighborhood meeting about this project is scheduled for April 16, between 6 and 7 p.m., on Zoom. The