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Durham Council Approves Leigh Village Center, Creekside Projects
Council split on Leigh Village Center, unanimously advanced Creekside mixed-use in night of major land-use votes.
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Durham Planning Commission Recommends Against Morgan Farm
The project - a scaled down version of the previously rejected Sheffield Farms - had been described by one opponent as "lipstick on a pig." But City Council could still approve the project.
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Durham Leaders Poised to Consider Leigh Village Center in February
Area resident Wendy Woodall launched a petition against the proposed 2,000-home development in southwest Durham. The Planning Commission recommended approval, 10-1, in September 2025.
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[SoDu We Watch Our Government] Durham City Council Meeting - Jan. 5, 2026
State-funded PFAS study reimbursement is on a Jan. 5 agenda that also features two annexation hearings and more than $9.6 million in sidewalk work.
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Longhorn, Fogo De Chao Restaurants on the Horizon
They're among several commercial development projects under review by Durham planning officials.
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Durham City Council Opens New Term with Oaths, Goodbyes, and Brief Disruption
Williams and councilors take oaths as Freeman and Middleton say farewell; Caballero becomes first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem; brief protest interrupts Kopac’s swearing-in; council addresses ICE activity and an E. Geer St. rezoning for 22 townhomes.
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Relentless Collision Seeks Two UDO Variances
Two variances tied to Relentless Collision on MLK Jr. Parkway - an 8-foot fence near the street and no vehicle-stacking at an unstaffed gate - are on Tuesday’s Durham Board of Adjustment agenda, with staff recommending denial based on UDO standards.
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Durham Planning Commission: Oct. 14, 2025 - Downtown Plan, RTP, Page Road
The commission will hear the downtown plan, a 15-townhome request on Page Road, an RTP-wide rezoning and first-round tune-ups to the comprehensive plan.
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What's Coming for Sidewalks and Bike Paths in South Durham: 2025 and Beyond
Discover upcoming sidewalk and bike projects in South Durham, from Southpoint to NC 55, improving safety, access, and walkability across the city.
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New Townhouse Project Proposed on NC Highway 751
On Oct. 8, the developer has scheduled a virtual neighborhood meeting about the project from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Durham Planning Commission Approves Page Corners, Brier Creek Developments
The projects - Page Corners and Brier Creek Multifamily - faced some pushback from residents concerned about traffic congestion and environmental impact.
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Durham Developments Await Neighborhood Meetings
Page Corners and a 10-townhouse project along Cornwallis Road are holding neighborhood meetings on Feb. 26 and March 4, respectively.